British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan arrives at 10 Dowing Street, London, United Kingdom. Mr Harold talks about how Britain is faced with a difficult task. He also states that the task would require strength and courage on behalf of all Britons. The Prime Minister requests the British people to be more understanding. He is confident that the people will lend their support and goodwill irrespective of their parties or beliefs at such a time of need.
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain arrives at London, England. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain disembarks from British Airways aircraft. Huge crowd greet him and his wife Anne Chamberlain.
Struggle for independence of America, and border between Canada and United States. Sam Adams and early colonists of the Continental Congress seek to bring Canadians into their efforts against British rule. Sketches of British ships in nearby harbors monitoring the colonists. Picture of a snake with 'Die' and 'Join' written under it. Richard Montgomery leads group to take Canada by force, heading up Lake Champlain toward Canada with 4000 men. Attack led by Benedict Arnold toward fortress of Quebec. Map shows the boundaries between Quebec and New England. Governor Sir Guy Carlton abandoning Montreal to Montgomery. Path of Montgomery and Benedict Arnold together to try to seize Quebec. Depiction of Montgomery killed in the attack, and loss by the American colonists at Quebec. With commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.
Soldiers and water gallons loaded mules move towards gunners during Battle of Arras in World War I. Soldiers pour water from a jug into cups for British soldiers to drink. Smoke arises at a distance as gun is fired. British soldiers operating trench mortars are seen firing the mortars at German positions.
Japanese propaganda newsreel, narrated in accented English. Fall of Hong Kong: Map shows Hong Kong and offensive from Kowloon to Hong Kong. Japanese artillery fired at British forces. Japanese attack over Hong Kong by artillery, by aircraft, and with landing forces. Explosions over targets from aircraft. British ships at sea under attack. Naval guns shell the island. Japanese troops on troop carriers ready for invasion of the mainland. Ships at sea. Mountains in the background. View of oil tanks on land. Japanese bombers in flight target ships and oil tanks. Pilot in bomber. Aerial view of Island and city. Smoke rises from oil tanks on Hong Kong. Artillery is fired. Ground forces scale ladders of an oil tank facility. (World War II period).
American military officers field test British Mark lV tank during World War I. British Mark lV tank drives through a house or other building. U.S. military officers look on during the demonstration.
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