| Accession Number | F03608 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 9 min 55 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/sound |
| Place made | At sea, China, Italy: Puglia, Taranto, Italy: Rome, Japan: Tokyo, United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Date made | 1943; April 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Tokyo raid: Japanese murder of US fliers arouses nation. Allied leaders seal Italy's fate (Movietone News)
Description
1. One year after the event details are revealed of the raid on Tokyo by B-25 Mitchell bombers led by Colonel James Doolittle in April 1942. Revelations that some of the men captured have been executed by the Japanese. Shows the sinking of a Japanese patrol boat that spotted the US ships. The B-25 Mitchells bombers on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet. Shows aircraft bombing up with 500lb bombs and take offs from the carrier deck. Other scenes include Colonel Doolittle and crew being presented with honours by Madam Chiang Kai-Shek. General Henry H Arnold decorating the men. Concludes with a fighting message from General Arnold. 2. Item on the invasion of Italy and the Allied leaders insistence on the terms of unconditional surrender for Italy. Shows General Montgomery's London visit and his wishing the troops well on the invasion of Italy. Winston Churchill speech on Italy in Parliament. Operational footage of the bombing of Taranto and Rome. Franklin D Roosevelt speech on Italy.