The Battle of Verdun
On 18 December 1916, the Battle of Verdun ended in a French (Allied) victory. It had been the longest and largest battle on the Western Front during World War One, lasting 9 months, 3 weeks and 6 days.
Highlights from British Pathé and the Reuters historical collection
- British Paramount (1931-1957)
- Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930)
- Eve's Film Review (1921-1933)
- Gaumont British (1934-1959)
- Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932)
- Pathé Colour Pictorial (1955-1969)
- Pathé New Pictorial (1936-1946)
- Pathé News (1910-1970)
- Pathé Sound Pictorial (1931-1936)
- Pathetone Weekly (1930-1941)
- Visnews (1957-1979)
Today's Anniversary
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5th December 2018
Edward VIII Abdicates, The Attack on Pearl Harbour and more
Here’s our regularly-updated selection of films that may be of use to news editors and journalists in covering important anniversaries, contextualising current events or illustrating trending topics. Woodrow Wilson Sails for Europe The 4 December marks the 100th Anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson’s embarkation for Europe. Wilson was the first
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20th November 2018
Nuremberg Trials, The Queen’s Wedding Anniversary and More
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6th November 2018
Kristallnacht, October Revolution, Armistice Day, and more
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23rd October 2018
The Wall Street Crash, The March on Rome and more