Allies Invade Sicily (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1943)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ALLIES INVADE SICILY: In the biggest coordinated movement of all time, the Allies begin their huge invasion of the "soft under-belly" of Europe by directing their furious might at the historic island—Sicily. 1 - Gigantic and continuous air bombardments demolish shore installations, plow up air fields and demoralize all communications. 2 - Glider squadrons and transports of parachutists swarm over the island. 3 - The giant guns of the fleet break out and send their tons of steel into the feeble shore defenses. 4 - The troops wade ashore, and Old Glory is planted on Italian soil. 2. GEN. GIRAUD ON THE POTOMAC: The French General visits historic Mt. Vernon, where he lays a wreath on the tomb of the "Father of Our Country." Then, at Arlington, our national shrine, he pays his respects to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 3. BLIND WAR WORKER: In Newark, N.J. a blind war worker operates two intricate milling machines and turns out exceptionally fine products. His acute sense of hearing more than compensates for his lack of sight. 4. HALF-TRACK ACK ACK: CAMP EDWARDS, MA - Training scenes in the use of self-propelled artillery which races 60 miles an hour to any position--then sends up streams of lethal lead. 5. MR. HAGG GOES TO TOWN: Gunder Hagg wins two mile race from Gil Dodds and field, at the Los Angeles Coliseum. And now, he is looking for more fields to conquer. (LOCAL – ??) ?? IN HALIFAX.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library