News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Warwork News

Issue

Issue No.

S15/16

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. The Other Man’s Job: Bombs from Sea Water
• 2. The Victory You [Underlined] Made Possible

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 2

Summary

Eighth Army attack Tripoli, blasting its way along. It is stressed "Your [underlined] lorries, guns and ammunition made this advance possible". In Tripoli, troops receive a big welcome from local people. Views of Tripoli Harbour. The formal surrender of Italians to General Montgomery. Union Jack hoisted. The formal entry of Montgomery into Tripoli. Winston Churchill motors into Tripoli and is greeted by Montgomery and Alexander. Speaks to Eighth Army on outskirts of Tripoli. Triumphant march past - with bagpipes.

Keywords

Politics and government; Music and dance; Ceremonies; Military

This series is held by:

Film Archive

Name

Imperial War Museum Film and Video Archive

Email

film@iwm.org.uk

Web

http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/film

Phone

020 7416 5291

Fax

020 7416 5379

Address

Lambeth Road
London SE1 6HZ

Notes

The IWM also preserves the original nitrate film copies for the World War II period of British Paramount News, Gaumont British News and Universal News.

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