1941 Japan's attacks on the Allies
April 22, 2026
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as posted by the channelDate: 11th December 1941
Location: Singapore
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Japan Starts War in the East
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AMERICAN - MILITARY. U.S. Troops in Philippines from Lib:
AMERICAN NAVAL. Lib: shots of U.S.Fleet at sea
BROOKE.SIR ALLAN Arrives at Downing St.when Japan starts war
CHINA Cities being bombed from Lib: when Japs start war and refugees
CHURCHILL, WINSTON. Churchill at Downing St. when Japan starts war
HIROTA, Premier of Japan Shot from library used when Japan starts War in the East
"LADYBIRD" H.M.S. Lib: shots used when Japanese start War in East
MANCHUKUO Lib: shots used when Japan starts war in East
MILITARY BRITISH. Wavell inspects defences in Singapore
"PANAY" Lib: shots used when Japanese start war in East
ROOSEVELT President Speaks to Congress when Japanese start war in East
SINGAPORE Wavell inspects defences in Singapore
TOKYO Anti-British demonstration (Lib), when Japanese start war
WAVELL, General Inspects defences in Singapore.
Sino-Japanese War; China; Military - Active; Tokyo; Demonstrations; Personalities - Armed Forces; Personalities - Politicians; United States of America; Navy - Active
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