1941 British military shows its preparedness
April 22, 2026
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1:41Now Playing1941 British military shows its preparedness
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as posted by the channelDate: 11th August 1941
Location: United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Gaumont British Ident
SLATE INFORMATION: Britain Prepared on All Fronts
ENGLAND:
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AEROPLANES R.A.F. AND NAVAL PLANES. Aeroplanes co-operate with Home Guard during defence of Railway Station (mock battle)
HOME GUARD (Formerly known as L.D.V). Defence of a railway by H.G., planes overhead as infantry take up positions..tanks emerge thro' smoke..backed up by infantry..attempts by paratroops on signal box..(mock battle)
MILITARY BRITISH. Defence of a railway station by Home Guard..planes roar overhead as infantry take up positions..tanks emerge thro' smoke screen..attempt by paratroops on signal box..foiled..(mock battle)
TANKS. Tanks emerge thro' smoke screen backed by infantry in mock battle..planes co-operate.
WWII, World War II, World War Two, Second World War, ambush, protect
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