Title:GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL ISSUE 996 [Main Title]
Film Number:NGB 996
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Summary: INVASION...SICILY. An account of the invasion of Sicily, July 10th 1943.
Description: One of the largest combined fleets to have sailed the Mediterranean, consisting of US, Canadian and British ships, approached Sicily under cover of RAF bombers and fighters. Just before landing, a battle ensued, a British supply ship being sunk, a Spitfire shot down. In spite of this however, the landing was considered highly successful, and during the whole of the following day, men, guns, ammunition and carriers continued to land. The Sicilians showed no surprise or animosity at the landings, as the allies were to crush one of the largest Axis strongholds in the Mediterranean.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:NGB 996
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:IWM
Featured Period:1939-1945
Production Date:1943-07-27
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Gaumont British News (Production company)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 869 ft; Running time: 9 mins
