BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 1
PRELUDE TO WAR
The rise of Hitler in Germany, the subjugation of Austria and Poland, England declares war, Germany overruns France.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, hitler, austria, poland, france, paris, battle of brittain |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 2
AMERICAN UNPREPAREDNESS
Peace-time draft registration begins, troops start basic training, tanks and other vehicles analyzed for war, Pearl Harbor attacked.
(public domain films) 1949 19 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, draft registration, basic training, troop training, pearl harbor attack |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 3
AMERICA GOES TO WAR
U.S. formulates plans to fight both Japan and Germany, troops are sent to England amidst U-boat attacks against shipping.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, war planning, war plans, england, u-boats, gen. dwight d. eisenhower |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 4
PLATFORM FOR INVASION
British hardships, Allied air attacks against Nazi war factories, Russia slowly retreats from the Eastern Front.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, england, troop training, bomber, bombers, bombing, air strikes |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 5
AFRICA - OUR FIRST OFFENSIVE
Allies prepare to invade North Africa, French warships sunk in naval battle, Allied forces liberate Algiers and Casablanca.
(public domain films) 1949 17 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, north africa, algiers, oran, casablanca, naval battle |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 6
THE CAMPAIGN
Allies negotiate with French forces in North Africa, British advance toward Tunis, Roosevelt, Churchill, DeGaulle visit Casablanca.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, north africa, franklin roosevelt, winston churchill, charles degaulle |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 7
ROMMEL ROUTED
Field Marshall Erwin Rommel Afrika Corps is forced to retreat as Allies tighten hold and General George S. Patton attacks.
(public domain films) 1949 19 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, wwII, north africa, field marshal erwin rommel, gen. bernard montgomery, gen. george s. patton |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 8
SICILY, OPERATION HUSKY
Sicily becomes the next theater of operation for the Allies, bombers begin to soften up defenses, Palermo is taken.
(public domain films) 1949 19 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, italy, sicily, palermo, bomber, bombers, bombing, air strikes |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 9
ASSAULT ON ITALY
Gen. Bernard Montgomery leads invasion of Italy, American Forces attack Salerno and Naples, Italian Navy surrenders.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, italy, salerno, naples, gen. bernard montgomery |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 10
RISE AND FALL OF A DICTATOR
The rise and fall of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.
(public domain films) 1949 19 min BW |
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| keywords: war, world war II, wwII, italy, dictator benito mussolini |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 11
THE GI HERO OF THE WAR
Harsh weather and terrain take toll on troops, pneumonia, frostbite trench foot, GIs patrol for snipers, mines, take prisoners.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, italy, winter, patrol, sniper, snipers, booby-trap, booby-traps |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 12
VICTORY IN ITALY
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower makes a trip to Italy then to Tunisia, Anzio invasion catches Nazi defenders off guard and prevails.
(public domain films) 1949 19 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, italy, tunisia, anzio, amphibious assault |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 13
PREPARATION FOR INVASION
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower prepares for D-Day, bazooka tested for first time, paratroops train for coming invasion.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, england, bazooka, paratroop, paratroopers, gen. dwight d. eisenhower |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 14
D-DAY
Invasion plans are completed, amphibious invasion of Normandy, Allied casualties mount with appalling swiftness.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, normandy, d-day, dday, amphibious assault, the longest day |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 15
BEACHHEAD AND BREAKTHROUGH
Beachhead at Normandy is strengthened and expanded, V-1 Rockets fall on England, Port of Cherbourg is captured.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, normandy beachhead, v-1 rockets, v1 rocket, port of cherbourg |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 16
LIBERATION OF PARIS
With Allied Forces close to Paris an parisian revolt erupts, the liberation of Paris is seen as a turning point in the war.
(public domain films) 1949 19 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, france, liberation of paris |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 17
PURSUIT
Allied Forces drive up the Rhine Valley and are slowed at the river, paratroopers land in Holland and capture important bridges.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, rhine valley, rhine river, holland, a bridge too far |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 18
BATTLE OF SUPPLY
The delivery of the tools of war and countless necessities of a great Army was the job of the Services of Supply.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, operation pluto, oil pipelines, red ball express, train supplies |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 19
THE AIR WAR
Germany launched massive air attacks against England during the early days of the war. Air raid wardens track bombers.
(public domain films) 1949 19 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, air war, bomber, bombers, bombing, fighter, fighters, strafing |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 20
BATTLE OF THE BULGE
German launches a massive counter-attack in the Ardennes, Bastogne is surrounded, eventually runs out of supplies.
(public domain films) 1949 19 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, battle of the bulge, ardennes forest, city of bastogne |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 21
CROSSING THE RHINE
Allies drive into the heart of Germany in an effort to end World War Two. A 1945 WWII Los Angeles Examiner Newspaper headlines reads Reds Smash Closer To Berlin-Cities Fall.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, rhine valley, rhine river, ramagen bridge, russia, eastern front |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 22
OVERRUNNING GERMANY
Allied Forces advance into Germany, Death Camps are confirmed, Allied prisoners liberated, Berlin falls to Russian troops after heavy fighting.
(public domain films) 1949 19 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, germany, berlin, concentration camps, death camps, p.o.w., pow |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 23
VICTORY'S AFTERMATH
Achievement of the GI soldier is honored, the growing influence of Air Power is acknowledged, Atom Bomb tested in New Mexico.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, g.i. soldier, allied troops, air power, airforce, atom bomb, new mexico |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 24
AMERICAN MILITARY GOVERNMENT
The Allies are faced with re-imposing order in the aftermath of WWII while working on a Government transition plan.
(public domain films) 1949 18 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, military government, civilian government, elections, politics |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 25
RUSSIA
Review of war on Russian Front, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower meets Joseph Stalin, Nazi prisoners paraded in Moscow.
(public domain films) 1949 19 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, russia, gen. dwight d. eisenhower, joseph stalin, p.o.w., pow, abuse |
BATTLE FOR EUROPE, VOL. 26
REVIEW
Review of WWII in Europe, 13 million allied troops lose their lives, North Africa, Italy, Normandy, German campaigns reviewed.
(public domain films) 1949 19 min BW |
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| keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, europe, north africa, italy, sicily, normandy, germany |
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