Episode number 4 of Series “Why we fight”.
Illustrates the German air attack on Britain, particularly London, by the use of film shot during World War II. The role of civilians in the Battle of Britain is highlighted. Concentrates on the Blitz in London and Coventry after Dunkirk, combining actuality footage with many extracts from fiction films. This film is credited with reducing anti-British sentiment among American forces.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320041
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures in propaganda
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Britain, Battle of, 1940
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Great Britain
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Propaganda
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Motion pictures in propaganda
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)