Allies Invade New Britain (First Pictures)

Series

Series Name: British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

1346

Date Released

24 Jan 1944

Stories in this Issue:

1. Archbishop Enthroned
2. News Flashes - Stop Press
3. News Flashes - Stop Press
4. News Flashes - Stop Press
5. Bevin Boys Begin
6. Allies Invade New Britain (First Pictures)
7. Trailer: Fifteen Bob

Story

Story No. within this Issue: 6 / 7
Summary: Intense naval bombardment precedes US landing on South Pacific island. Air attack on Cape Gloucester supports operation.
Keywords: Aviation; Navy; Military
Library number: 13546
Length of story (in feet): 111

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'Allies Invade New Britain (First Pictures)', British Paramount News Issue No. 1346, 24 Jan 1944. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/39017 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)

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