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The Battle of Britain
- Title
- The Battle of Britain [motion picture] / U. S. War Dept.
- Publication
- Washington, DC : National AudioVisual Center, 1945.
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Status | Vol/Date | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Offsite to submit a request in person. | C.1 REEL 2 OF 2 | Moving image | By appointment only | M16 2050 B C.1 REEL 2 OF 2 C.1 REEL 2 OF 2 | Offsite |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Offsite to submit a request in person. | C.1 REEL 1 OF 2 | Moving image | By appointment only | M16 2050 B C.1 REEL 1 OF 2 C.1 REEL 1 OF 2 | Offsite |
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- Description
- 2 film reels (55 min.) : sd. b&w.; 16 mm.
- Summary
- Portrays the courage of the British people as decisive factors in repelling the World War II invasion attempt by German forces. Uses Axis footage and maps to outline the German plan to gain air control, bombard English coastal cities, cross the Channel from France, and surround London. Shows the preparation of British society in manufacturing munitions, building defenses, training for ground fighting and preparing air raid shelters. Includes a prologue by Winston Churchill.
- Series Statement
- (Why we fight series, no. 4)
- Uniform Title
- Why we fight (Motion picture)
- Subjects
- Credits (note)
- Director, Frank Capra.
- Title
- The Battle of Britain [motion picture] / U. S. War Dept.
- Imprint
- Washington, DC : National AudioVisual Center, 1945.
- Series
- (Why we fight series, no. 4)
- Credits
- Director, Frank Capra.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Capra, Frank, 1897-1991, film director.United States. War Department.
- Added Title
- Why we fight (Motion picture)
- Branch Call Number
- M16 2050 B