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20 results found for '"British Expeditionary Force"' in Footage or Written Source.
Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: British Troops in Maginot Line
- Date released
- 11 Jan 1940
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 553A
- NoS ID
- 010538
- Story no
- 5 / 6
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: British Troops in Saar Region. DESCRIPTION: In France British troops take over on the Western Front. SHOTLIST: Various scenes of British soldiers patrolling the front-line trenches...
Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: First Lord on the Western Front
- Date released
- 14 Jan 1940
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 554
- NoS ID
- 010540
- Story no
- 1 / 10
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Churchill in France and Generals Decorated. DESCRIPTION: Mr Churchill visits an RAF Squadron. SHOTLIST: Mr Winston Churchill arrives with his son Randolph, hands over his cigar to an...
Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Honours for Britain’s Army Chiefs
- Date released
- 14 Jan 1940
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 554
- NoS ID
- 010541
- Story no
- 2 / 10
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Churchill in France and Generals Decorated. DESCRIPTION: Mr Churchill was also present when General Gamelin conferred the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour on General Sir Edmund...
Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: No-Man’s Land Heroes Re-Enact Patrol
- Date released
- 1 Feb 1940
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 556A
- NoS ID
- 010586
- Story no
- 4 / 8
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Patrol Activity on the Western Front (Reconstruction). DESCRIPTION: An act of bravery by a Patrol on the Western Front is re-enacted. SHOTLIST: Snow covers the ground as the patrol...
Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Village Folk Express Sentiment for BEF
- Date released
- 8 Feb 1940
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 557A
- NoS ID
- 010598
- Story no
- 3 / 10
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Presentation to Royal Ulster Rifles. DESCRIPTION: The Mayor of a French village presents new Colours to a British regiment as a token of thanks. SHOTLIST: The regiment parades and a...
Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Anti-Tank Rifles at Target Practice
- Date released
- 15 Feb 1940
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 558A
- NoS ID
- 010618
- Story no
- 3 / 12
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Anti-Tank Rifle Practice. SHOTLIST: Various shots of the men firing with anti-tank rifles at a moving target.
Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Minister for War Visits BEF
- Date released
- 22 Feb 1940
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 559A
- NoS ID
- 010639
- Story no
- 5 / 7
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Oliver Stanley in France. DESCRIPTION: Mr Oliver Stanley visits the BEF in France. SHOTLIST: Accompanied by Lord Gort, Mr Stanley makes the usual tour of inspection. He sees mechanical...
Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: War Time Boat Race
- Date released
- 7 Mar 1940
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 561A
- NoS ID
- 010674
- Story no
- 9 / 9
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: University Boat Race, 1940. DESCRIPTION: The University Boat Race is rowed at Henley and Cambridge win by five lengths. SHOTLIST: The race is held at Henley and fairly large crowds turn...
Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Welshmen with BEF Keep St David’s Day
- Date released
- 7 Mar 1940
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 561A
- NoS ID
- 010673
- Story no
- 8 / 9
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: St David’s Day in France. DESCRIPTION: ENSA including the Welsh National Singers help Welshmen to celebrate St David’s Day in France. SHOTLIST: The Welsh National singers render...
Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Bathing Parade is Big Event for Troops
- Date released
- 11 Mar 1940
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 562
- NoS ID
- 010687
- Story no
- 13 / 14
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: BEF Mobile Bath Unit. DESCRIPTION: The Mobile Bath Unit sets up and is soon busy with troops. SHOTLIST: The mobile bath mounted on a lorry drives up. The tents are erected and the water...