• TitleWhy we fight Film 4: The Battle of Britain
• SummaryThis motion picture film focuses on the British defense against German aerial warfare; August-December; 1940. It emphasizes the courage of the people and the skill of the Royal Air Force (RAF.) Reel 1 explains Adolf Hitler's plan for invading England after gaining air superiority. It shows Hitler in Paris and German troops ready for the invasion; Britons setting up defenses; training for civilian defense and manning machines. Reel 2 shows invasion defense training; citizens greeting Winston Churchill; and German planes bombing British convoys; coastal fortifications and airfields. RAF pilots man planes and down Germans. An English pilot is rescued in the Channel. In Reel 3; industrial cities are bombed but continue production. In September; the attacks are turned to London; to crush the spirit of the people. Children are sent from the city. Reel 4 consists mostly of activities during air raids. Footage shows damage and air raid shelters; scarred London landmarks; and General Hermann Goring. Reel 5 emphasizes the determination of the British people; citizens comment on the raids. English planes bomb a German target. Coventry is flattened in retaliation. Reel 6 records the London bombing on Christmas Eve; causing the largest fire in recorded history. Water is pumped from the Thames.
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• TagsEngland; English Channel; Threat; Invasion; Battle of France; Second World War; Swastika; National Socialism; Nazi Symbols; Map; Historical Footage; Lettering; German Occupation; Shadow; 3rd Reich; German Soldier; France; Graphic; Quantity; Great Britain; Western Europe; Europe (Continent); Atlantic Ocean; World Oceans; Sea (Landscape); Body of Water; Procedure; Expedition (Military); War; Conflict; Political Event; Politics; Symbol; Figure (Sign); Culture; Fascism; Political Movement; Occupation (Occupied); German Reich; Era; Soldier; Military Personnel; Army (Military); Triumphal Arch; Adolf Hitler; Personality; Day; Dictator; Order (Concept); Cannon; Eiffel Tower (Paris); Gate (Architecture); Adult; Parade (Procession); Reichskanzler; Albert Speer; Officer (Millitary); Arno Breker; Capital City; Walking; Military Uniform; Looking; Driving (Procedure); Paris (France); Wehrmacht; Man (Human); Architectural Icon; Metropolis (City); Landmark (Sights); Historic Event; Highlights1511; Political Building; Building (Structure); Politician; People in General; People; Head of State; Piece of Artillery; Artillery (Weapon); Firearm; Weapon; Tower (Building); Event (Cultural); Chancellor (Politician); National Socialist; Sculptor; Artist; Moving (Traveling); Moving (Motion); Uniform; Clothes; Private Equipment; Ile-de-France; German Military; Male (Human); Gender; Large City; City; Settlement; Sights; Motorcycling; Two-wheeled Vehicle; Destruction; Greeting; Dunkirk; Car; Bombed Out; Signpost; Bomb Damage; War Damage; Group of People; Ruin; Inscription; Reference Label; Motorbike; Bad Debris; Vintage Car; Chauffeur; Land Vehicle; Vehicle; Nord -Pas de Calais; Motor Vehicle; Damaged; Group; Sign (Signboard); Motorcyle; Driver; Profession; Calais; Guarding; Coast; Observing; Spyglass; Moored; Sleeve; Pier; Deliberation Counsel; Harbor; Ships in Harbour; Landing Point; Horizon; Optical Device; Optics; Technology; Technical Architecture; Political Institution; Infrastructure; Ship Type; Ship; Watercraft; Sky; Rock (Geology); Wave; Water (Liquid); Falaise; Calvados (Département); Bass Normandy; Normandy (France); Berlin (City); Burning; Blitzkrieg; Germany; Mid Europe; Rifle; Guards (Military); Wilhelmstraße; Reich Chancellery; Armed; Headquarters; Building Exterior; Column; Government Quarter; Public Building; Helmet; Standing; Long Gun; Street Name; Street; Official Residence; Government Building; Architectural Element; District; Building (Edifice); Headguard; Headgear; Accessory; Führerbunker; Draft (Study); Meeting (Organized Gathering); Window (Architecture); Facade; Plan; Military Strategy; Showing; Führerhauptquartier Werwolf; Explaining; Air Raid Shelter; Bunker (Architecture); Strategy; Führer Headquarters; Military Base; Speaking; Communicating; Warplane; USA; Battle of Britain; Bombarding; Destroying; Parachuting (Military); Flying (Flight); Aeroplane; Paratrooper; Military Aircraft; North America; America; Air Battle; Battle (War); Jumping; Nord de la France; Marching; Military Convoy; Church; Tank (Military); Petrol Can; Railway; Providing; War Preparation; Young Adult; Marching Band; Musician; Rail Vehicle; Convoy; Sacred Structure; Military Plane; Canister; Receptacle; Rail (Railway); Music Group; Music; Metal Forming; British Army; Air Force; British Military; Air Raid Defenses; Shooting (Sports); Aerial Defense Cannon; Training; Jeep; Smoking; Practicing; British Navy; Army (Ground Forces); Sports; Off-road Vehicle; Car Type; Navy; Ship Transport; Cruiser; Aircraft Carrier; Traffic; Warship; German Air Force; Waving (Somebody Waving a Flag); Landing Strip; Military Camp; British Flag; Midair; Cloudy; British Air Force; Hawker Hurricane; Historic Warplane; Runway; Airport; Camp; National Flag; Flag; Weather; Bomber; Baby; Mortar (Weapon); 6-12 Months; Historical Clothing; Loading; Demonstration of Forces; Drill Instructor; Lifestyle (Daily Life); Shipment; Mobilisation; Defence measures; Country Life; Agriculture; Woman; Civilian; Coastal Defence; Child; Age; Appearance; Rural Scene; Primary Sector of the Economy; Economy; Female (Human); Defending; Trench; Working; Traveling Train; Balloon (Aircraft); Taking Off; Policeman; Factory Worker; Running; Train (Vehicle); Starting; Worker (Human); Repairing; Defense Industry; Sweat; Mechanic; Construction; Ward Round; War Economy; Industry; Secundary Sector of the Economy; Body Fluid; Medical Terms; Medicine; Recruitment; Sandy Beach (Beach); Dress Rehearsal; Road Traffic; Allied Soldier; British Soldier; Beach; Landscape; Trying On; Barb Wire Fence; We shall defend our island; Bar (Gastronomy); Two-way Radio; Radioing; Drinking; Smiling; Crowd; Trust (Emotion); Winston Churchill; Celebrity; British Prime Minister; Eavesdropping; Fence; Speech; Gastronomy; Trade; Communication Device; Communication Technology; Positive Emotion; Emotion; Prime Minister; Listening; London; Protecting; Barbed Wire; Foundry; Big Ben; Silhouette; Handicraft; Clock Tower; Looking Up; Fear; Security Precaution; Spectating; Panic; Negative Emotion; Safety; Warplane Pilot; Target (Object); Aerial Warfare; Cockpit (Aeroplane); Messerschmitt; Air Attack; Flying Squadron; Pilot (Airoplane); Aircrew; Vehicle Part; Aircraft Company; Aviation Industry; Company Name; Attack (Raid); Yoke (Aircraft); Aerial Bomb; Falling (Procedure); Bomb (Weapon); Junkers Ju 87 Stuka; Nosedive; Control Stick; Explosion; Armored Cruiser; Steering Wheel; Dive Bomber; Supermarine Spitfire; Take-off Runway; Getting in; Taxiing; Alarm; Propeller; Fighter Aircraft; Dogfights (Air combat); Aerofoil; Crash; Knocking Off; Impact (Contact); Forest; Wreckage (Piece of Wreck); Scene of the Accident; Aeroplane Crash; Wreck; Transport Disaster; Catastrophe; Shootout; Bus; Passenger; Crashing; Drogue; Commercial Vehicle; Unloading; Wooden Box; Mast; Delivery (Goods); Smoke; Storage; Discharging; Box (Crate); Commerce; Service (Economy); Tertiary Sector of the Economy; Air (Nature); Residential Building; House; Calendar; Survivor; Rescueing (Saving); Speed; Ambulance Man; Rescue Operation; Rubber Dinghy; Parachute; Lifeboat; Swimming; Medical Staff; Medical Profession; Operation; Boat; String Vest; Landing on Water; Rowing; Landing (Flying); Prisoner of War; Prison Camp; Fire (Blaze); Flame; Prisoner; Fire (Flame); Conversing; Snow; Berchtesgaden; Mountains; Berchtesgadener Land; Upper Bavaria; Bavaria (State); Southern Germany; Old States of Germany; North Sea; Scandinavia; Northern Europe; Railway Track; Railway Facility; Railway Infrastructure; Cabriolet; Microphone; Getting Off; Reichstag; Political Group; Lectern; Applauding; Electronics; Electro Technics; Organization (Association); Clapping; Handshake; Loudspeaker; Refuge; Discussing; Command Post Centre; Telecommunication; Aeronautical Industry; Safety Helmet; Victim; Telephoning; Factory; Oxygen Mask; Winning; Success; Mask (Object); Summer Residence; Hermann Göring; Field Marshal; Residence; The Blitz; Hot Air Balloon; Pedestrian; Tower Bridge; Road Bridge; Pointing a Finger; Bascule Bridge; Bridge (Architecture); Crying; Wagon; Departing; Evacuee; Fortifying; Bomb shelters; Carrying; Waiting; Fire Brigade; Night; Emergency Services; Evacuation; Stairway; Elevator; Emptiness; Shelter (Bomb Shelter); Cross Hairs; Coast Guard; View-Finder; Shooting (Weapon); Machine Gun; Aircraft Cannon; Gunners's Cockpit; Gunner; Aiming; Department; Institution; Crew; Junkers; Throwing Against; Prayer; Underground Train; Subway Station; War Refugee; London Underground; Religious Ritual; Religious Life; Religion; Underground Railway; Railway Station; Refugee; Hospital; Dust; Health Care; Health System; Reading; Protective Clothing; Going In; British Monarchy; Injured Person; Hosing Off; Firefighting; Royal Family; Helper; Helping; Dress Uniform; Commitment (Social); Visit; George VI of England; Rescuing (Human); Elizabeth of England; Support; Royal House; Monarchy; King (Monarchy); Monarch (Monarchy); Queen (Monarchy); Messerschmitt Bf 109; Calculating; Measuring; Data Transmission; Missile; Fighting; Counting; Chalk; Drawing (Procedure); Danger; Health; Administration Building; Report; Character (Graphic); Typewriter; Typing; Civil Servant; Statistics; Western Script; Office Building; Document (Papers); Bishop; Overwhelming; Christianity; Head Injury; Death; Dead Buckingham Palace; Fire Fighter; Ecclesiastic; World Religion; Injury; Royal Palace; Palace; Explosive Ordnance Disposal; Fire Hose Nozzle; Sitting; Dressing (Clothes); Illuminated; Aircraft Nose; Aircraft Parts; Token; Surveillance; Playing; Recreational Activities; Pool Table; Projector; Steel Helmet; Play (Game); Leisure Time; Production Engineering; Megacity; Sewing; Turning Round; Eating (Human); Handcrafted Work; Cleansing (Procedure); Hackney Carriage; Street Cleaning; Sweeping; Calling; City Traffic; Coach (Carriage); Taxi; Horse-Drawn Cart; Harnessed Team; Military Briefing; Briefing; Writing; Battle Dress; Leaning; Bang; Spark; Activating (Triggering); Dashboard; Sabotage; Gesticulating; Anger; Body Language; Coventry; West Midlands; Place of Worship; Collapsing; Coventry Cathedral; Collapsed; Cathedral; Family; Tomb (Building); Digging In; Formal Wear; Coffin; Sheaf; Taking Off (Object); Divine Service; Funeral; Funeral Procession; Funeral Service; Hearse; Mourners; Grief; Blossom; Religious Festival; Festival (Feast); Other Land Vehicle; Part of Plant; Plant; Rotating; Hall; Undercarriage; Manufacturing; Warehouse; Welding; Christian; Ministrant; Christmas Decoration; Joy; Believer; Habit; Christmas Tree; Ceremonial Clothing; Candle; Midnight Mass; Living Room; Fir; Fireplace; Chimney (Architecture); Singing; Decorating; Embracing; Religious Group; Christmas; Religious Holiday; Holiday (Work-Free Day); Living Space; Conifer; Tree (Plant); Stained Glass; Heat (Concept); Sleeping; Beating Clothes; Lying; Washing Clothes; Washing; Cross; War Cemetery; Row; Cemetery; Shape; Outstretched; War Victim; Patriotism; Swastika Flag; Eagle (Symbol); Hitler Salute; Holding; Newspaper; Couple; Mass Media; Print (Print Media); Media; Victory Celebration; Celebration (Event)
• Decade1940
• Production Year1940
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• GenreDocumentary
• CollectionUS Archives
• SourceHistoriathek
• Country of Production
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• Original Clip IdentifierH00709

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Original Title in Original Language: Why we fight Film 4: The Battle of Britain

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German Title: Warum wir kämpfen. Film 4: Die Schlacht um Großbritannien

German Summary: Dieser Kinofilm konzentriert sich auf die britische Verteidigung gegen die deutsche Luftkriegsführung; August - Dezember; 1940. Er betont den Mut des Volkes und das Geschick der Royal Air Force (RAF). Filmrolle 1 erklärt Adolf Hitlers Plan, England nach Erlangung der Luftüberlegenheit anzugreifen. Es zeigt Hitler in Paris und deutsche Truppen, die für die Invasion bereit sind; Briten, die Verteidigungsanlagen aufbauen; Training für die zivile Verteidigung und Besatzungsmaschinen. Rolle 2 zeigt das Training für die Invasionsverteidigung; Bürger, die Winston Churchill grüßen; und deutsche Flugzeuge, die britische Konvois, Küstenbefestigungen und Flugplätze bombardieren. RAF-Piloten bemannen Flugzeuge und bombardieren deutsche Flugzeuge. Ein englischer Pilot wird im Kanal gerettet. In Reel 3 werden Industriestädte bombardiert, aber die Produktion wird fortgesetzt. Im September werden die Angriffe auf London gelenkt, um den Geist der Menschen zu zerstören. Kinder werden aus der Stadt geschickt. In Rolle 4 geht es hauptsächlich um Aktivitäten während der Luftangriffe. Das Filmmaterial zeigt Schäden und Luftschutzbunker, vernarbte Wahrzeichen Londons und General Hermann Goring. Rolle 5 betont die Entschlossenheit des britischen Volkes; Bürger kommentieren die Angriffe. Englische Flugzeuge bombardieren ein deutsches Ziel. Coventry wird als Vergeltungsmaßnahme plattgemacht. Auf Spule 6 wird der Bombenangriff auf London am Heiligabend aufgezeichnet, der das größte Feuer in der Geschichte der Menschheit verursachte. Wasser wird aus der Themse gepumpt.

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Genre: Documentary

English Title: Why we fight Film 4: The Battle of Britain

English Tags: England; English Channel; Threat; Invasion; Battle of France; Second World War; Swastika; National Socialism; Nazi Symbols; Map; Historical Footage; Lettering; German Occupation; Shadow; 3rd Reich; German Soldier; France; Graphic; Quantity; Great Britain; Western Europe; Europe (Continent); Atlantic Ocean; World Oceans; Sea (Landscape); Body of Water; Procedure; Expedition (Military); War; Conflict; Political Event; Politics; Symbol; Figure (Sign); Culture; Fascism; Political Movement; Occupation (Occupied); German Reich; Era; Soldier; Military Personnel; Army (Military); Triumphal Arch; Adolf Hitler; Personality; Day; Dictator; Order (Concept); Cannon; Eiffel Tower (Paris); Gate (Architecture); Adult; Parade (Procession); Reichskanzler; Albert Speer; Officer (Millitary); Arno Breker; Capital City; Walking; Military Uniform; Looking; Driving (Procedure); Paris (France); Wehrmacht; Man (Human); Architectural Icon; Metropolis (City); Landmark (Sights); Historic Event; Highlights1511; Political Building; Building (Structure); Politician; People in General; People; Head of State; Piece of Artillery; Artillery (Weapon); Firearm; Weapon; Tower (Building); Event (Cultural); Chancellor (Politician); National Socialist; Sculptor; Artist; Moving (Traveling); Moving (Motion); Uniform; Clothes; Private Equipment; Ile-de-France; German Military; Male (Human); Gender; Large City; City; Settlement; Sights; Motorcycling; Two-wheeled Vehicle; Destruction; Greeting; Dunkirk; Car; Bombed Out; Signpost; Bomb Damage; War Damage; Group of People; Ruin; Inscription; Reference Label; Motorbike; Bad Debris; Vintage Car; Chauffeur; Land Vehicle; Vehicle; Nord -Pas de Calais; Motor Vehicle; Damaged; Group; Sign (Signboard); Motorcyle; Driver; Profession; Calais; Guarding; Coast; Observing; Spyglass; Moored; Sleeve; Pier; Deliberation Counsel; Harbor; Ships in Harbour; Landing Point; Horizon; Optical Device; Optics; Technology; Technical Architecture; Political Institution; Infrastructure; Ship Type; Ship; Watercraft; Sky; Rock (Geology); Wave; Water (Liquid); Falaise; Calvados (Département); Bass Normandy; Normandy (France); Berlin (City); Burning; Blitzkrieg; Germany; Mid Europe; Rifle; Guards (Military); Wilhelmstraße; Reich Chancellery; Armed; Headquarters; Building Exterior; Column; Government Quarter; Public Building; Helmet; Standing; Long Gun; Street Name; Street; Official Residence; Government Building; Architectural Element; District; Building (Edifice); Headguard; Headgear; Accessory; Führerbunker; Draft (Study); Meeting (Organized Gathering); Window (Architecture); Facade; Plan; Military Strategy; Showing; Führerhauptquartier Werwolf; Explaining; Air Raid Shelter; Bunker (Architecture); Strategy; Führer Headquarters; Military Base; Speaking; Communicating; Warplane; USA; Battle of Britain; Bombarding; Destroying; Parachuting (Military); Flying (Flight); Aeroplane; Paratrooper; Military Aircraft; North America; America; Air Battle; Battle (War); Jumping; Nord de la France; Marching; Military Convoy; Church; Tank (Military); Petrol Can; Railway; Providing; War Preparation; Young Adult; Marching Band; Musician; Rail Vehicle; Convoy; Sacred Structure; Military Plane; Canister; Receptacle; Rail (Railway); Music Group; Music; Metal Forming; British Army; Air Force; British Military; Air Raid Defenses; Shooting (Sports); Aerial Defense Cannon; Training; Jeep; Smoking; Practicing; British Navy; Army (Ground Forces); Sports; Off-road Vehicle; Car Type; Navy; Ship Transport; Cruiser; Aircraft Carrier; Traffic; Warship; German Air Force; Waving (Somebody Waving a Flag); Landing Strip; Military Camp; British Flag; Midair; Cloudy; British Air Force; Hawker Hurricane; Historic Warplane; Runway; Airport; Camp; National Flag; Flag; Weather; Bomber; Baby; Mortar (Weapon); 6-12 Months; Historical Clothing; Loading; Demonstration of Forces; Drill Instructor; Lifestyle (Daily Life); Shipment; Mobilisation; Defence measures; Country Life; Agriculture; Woman; Civilian; Coastal Defence; Child; Age; Appearance; Rural Scene; Primary Sector of the Economy; Economy; Female (Human); Defending; Trench; Working; Traveling Train; Balloon (Aircraft); Taking Off; Policeman; Factory Worker; Running; Train (Vehicle); Starting; Worker (Human); Repairing; Defense Industry; Sweat; Mechanic; Construction; Ward Round; War Economy; Industry; Secundary Sector of the Economy; Body Fluid; Medical Terms; Medicine; Recruitment; Sandy Beach (Beach); Dress Rehearsal; Road Traffic; Allied Soldier; British Soldier; Beach; Landscape; Trying On; Barb Wire Fence; We shall defend our island; Bar (Gastronomy); Two-way Radio; Radioing; Drinking; Smiling; Crowd; Trust (Emotion); Winston Churchill; Celebrity; British Prime Minister; Eavesdropping; Fence; Speech; Gastronomy; Trade; Communication Device; Communication Technology; Positive Emotion; Emotion; Prime Minister; Listening; London; Protecting; Barbed Wire; Foundry; Big Ben; Silhouette; Handicraft; Clock Tower; Looking Up; Fear; Security Precaution; Spectating; Panic; Negative Emotion; Safety; Warplane Pilot; Target (Object); Aerial Warfare; Cockpit (Aeroplane); Messerschmitt; Air Attack; Flying Squadron; Pilot (Airoplane); Aircrew; Vehicle Part; Aircraft Company; Aviation Industry; Company Name; Attack (Raid); Yoke (Aircraft); Aerial Bomb; Falling (Procedure); Bomb (Weapon); Junkers Ju 87 Stuka; Nosedive; Control Stick; Explosion; Armored Cruiser; Steering Wheel; Dive Bomber; Supermarine Spitfire; Take-off Runway; Getting in; Taxiing; Alarm; Propeller; Fighter Aircraft; Dogfights (Air combat); Aerofoil; Crash; Knocking Off; Impact (Contact); Forest; Wreckage (Piece of Wreck); Scene of the Accident; Aeroplane Crash; Wreck; Transport Disaster; Catastrophe; Shootout; Bus; Passenger; Crashing; Drogue; Commercial Vehicle; Unloading; Wooden Box; Mast; Delivery (Goods); Smoke; Storage; Discharging; Box (Crate); Commerce; Service (Economy); Tertiary Sector of the Economy; Air (Nature); Residential Building; House; Calendar; Survivor; Rescueing (Saving); Speed; Ambulance Man; Rescue Operation; Rubber Dinghy; Parachute; Lifeboat; Swimming; Medical Staff; Medical Profession; Operation; Boat; String Vest; Landing on Water; Rowing; Landing (Flying); Prisoner of War; Prison Camp; Fire (Blaze); Flame; Prisoner; Fire (Flame); Conversing; Snow; Berchtesgaden; Mountains; Berchtesgadener Land; Upper Bavaria; Bavaria (State); Southern Germany; Old States of Germany; North Sea; Scandinavia; Northern Europe; Railway Track; Railway Facility; Railway Infrastructure; Cabriolet; Microphone; Getting Off; Reichstag; Political Group; Lectern; Applauding; Electronics; Electro Technics; Organization (Association); Clapping; Handshake; Loudspeaker; Refuge; Discussing; Command Post Centre; Telecommunication; Aeronautical Industry; Safety Helmet; Victim; Telephoning; Factory; Oxygen Mask; Winning; Success; Mask (Object); Summer Residence; Hermann Göring; Field Marshal; Residence; The Blitz; Hot Air Balloon; Pedestrian; Tower Bridge; Road Bridge; Pointing a Finger; Bascule Bridge; Bridge (Architecture); Crying; Wagon; Departing; Evacuee; Fortifying; Bomb shelters; Carrying; Waiting; Fire Brigade; Night; Emergency Services; Evacuation; Stairway; Elevator; Emptiness; Shelter (Bomb Shelter); Cross Hairs; Coast Guard; View-Finder; Shooting (Weapon); Machine Gun; Aircraft Cannon; Gunners's Cockpit; Gunner; Aiming; Department; Institution; Crew; Junkers; Throwing Against; Prayer; Underground Train; Subway Station; War Refugee; London Underground; Religious Ritual; Religious Life; Religion; Underground Railway; Railway Station; Refugee; Hospital; Dust; Health Care; Health System; Reading; Protective Clothing; Going In; British Monarchy; Injured Person; Hosing Off; Firefighting; Royal Family; Helper; Helping; Dress Uniform; Commitment (Social); Visit; George VI of England; Rescuing (Human); Elizabeth of England; Support; Royal House; Monarchy; King (Monarchy); Monarch (Monarchy); Queen (Monarchy); Messerschmitt Bf 109; Calculating; Measuring; Data Transmission; Missile; Fighting; Counting; Chalk; Drawing (Procedure); Danger; Health; Administration Building; Report; Character (Graphic); Typewriter; Typing; Civil Servant; Statistics; Western Script; Office Building; Document (Papers); Bishop; Overwhelming; Christianity; Head Injury; Death; Dead Buckingham Palace; Fire Fighter; Ecclesiastic; World Religion; Injury; Royal Palace; Palace; Explosive Ordnance Disposal; Fire Hose Nozzle; Sitting; Dressing (Clothes); Illuminated; Aircraft Nose; Aircraft Parts; Token; Surveillance; Playing; Recreational Activities; Pool Table; Projector; Steel Helmet; Play (Game); Leisure Time; Production Engineering; Megacity; Sewing; Turning Round; Eating (Human); Handcrafted Work; Cleansing (Procedure); Hackney Carriage; Street Cleaning; Sweeping; Calling; City Traffic; Coach (Carriage); Taxi; Horse-Drawn Cart; Harnessed Team; Military Briefing; Briefing; Writing; Battle Dress; Leaning; Bang; Spark; Activating (Triggering); Dashboard; Sabotage; Gesticulating; Anger; Body Language; Coventry; West Midlands; Place of Worship; Collapsing; Coventry Cathedral; Collapsed; Cathedral; Family; Tomb (Building); Digging In; Formal Wear; Coffin; Sheaf; Taking Off (Object); Divine Service; Funeral; Funeral Procession; Funeral Service; Hearse; Mourners; Grief; Blossom; Religious Festival; Festival (Feast); Other Land Vehicle; Part of Plant; Plant; Rotating; Hall; Undercarriage; Manufacturing; Warehouse; Welding; Christian; Ministrant; Christmas Decoration; Joy; Believer; Habit; Christmas Tree; Ceremonial Clothing; Candle; Midnight Mass; Living Room; Fir; Fireplace; Chimney (Architecture); Singing; Decorating; Embracing; Religious Group; Christmas; Religious Holiday; Holiday (Work-Free Day); Living Space; Conifer; Tree (Plant); Stained Glass; Heat (Concept); Sleeping; Beating Clothes; Lying; Washing Clothes; Washing; Cross; War Cemetery; Row; Cemetery; Shape; Outstretched; War Victim; Patriotism; Swastika Flag; Eagle (Symbol); Hitler Salute; Holding; Newspaper; Couple; Mass Media; Print (Print Media); Media; Victory Celebration; Celebration (Event)

English Summary: This motion picture film focuses on the British defense against German aerial warfare; August-December; 1940. It emphasizes the courage of the people and the skill of the Royal Air Force (RAF.) Reel 1 explains Adolf Hitler's plan for invading England after gaining air superiority. It shows Hitler in Paris and German troops ready for the invasion; Britons setting up defenses; training for civilian defense and manning machines. Reel 2 shows invasion defense training; citizens greeting Winston Churchill; and German planes bombing British convoys; coastal fortifications and airfields. RAF pilots man planes and down Germans. An English pilot is rescued in the Channel. In Reel 3; industrial cities are bombed but continue production. In September; the attacks are turned to London; to crush the spirit of the people. Children are sent from the city. Reel 4 consists mostly of activities during air raids. Footage shows damage and air raid shelters; scarred London landmarks; and General Hermann Goring. Reel 5 emphasizes the determination of the British people; citizens comment on the raids. English planes bomb a German target. Coventry is flattened in retaliation. Reel 6 records the London bombing on Christmas Eve; causing the largest fire in recorded history. Water is pumped from the Thames.

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