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1944 Invasion of Normandy
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2:19Now PlayingDate: 8th June 1944
Location: France
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
FRANCE: Normandy:
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AMERICA MILITARY. w.British & Canadians invade Normandy
AMERICA NAVAL w. British Ships take troops to Normandy
ASSAULT LANDING CRAFT. Take & land Br: troops in Normandy
BOMBS 9th A.F. bomb French target..ground explosions
FRANCE. ALLIED TROOPS LAND IN NORMANDY.. bombs on target.. ground explosions.
GUNS. Typhoons fire rockets over France
GUNS. naval bombardment of Normandy
NAVAL BRITISH. Invasion fleet leaves Britain..bombards Normandy coast..troops landed
PARACHUTES. AND PARACHUTISTS. Br: paratroops prepare for Normandy invasion..black up..prepare weapons..take off in gliders 9th A.F.U.S. paras take off in gliders.
TROOPSHIP British, American & Canadian troops embark for & land in Normandy
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