Philippine Mop Up (Universal Newsreel, May 1945)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. PHILIPPINE MOP UP: BAGUIO, P.I. - The summer capital of this American possession falls to American troops as the last pockets of Japs are being wiped out in the final phase of the war on these islands.—WAR NEWS: As the Allies cleaned up in Europe, many incidents are photographed and released for the first time—FLENSBURG, GERMANY - Admiral Karl Doenitz, the last representative of the German government is held by the Allies. These are the latest pictures of the U-Boat chief to reach this country.—THE NETHERLANDS - Another prize capture is that of Seyss Inquart, the quisling of Holland, who is taken by the Canadians as he attempts to flee. 2. COPENHAGEN: With Denmark freed from Nazi control, King Christian is cheered by a half a million people as Parliament is convened for the first time in five years. General Montgomery receives an ovation, too, as he visits the capital. 3. CADET NURSES NEEDED: U.S.A. - There are sixty thousand opportunities for young women in the nursing profession. That's the number of cadet trainees the government wants to teach. 4. NAVY BAGS U-BOAT: OFF THE AFRICAN COAST - In true Naval tradition a submarine is tracked down and captured 150 miles west of Cape Blanco. This is the first time since 1815 that we have boarded and captured a foreign enemy man-of-war. 5. CONGRESS HAILS G.I.: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Before a joint session of Congress, the President awards the Medal of Honor to Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey. Then Mr. Truman, in a brief speech, pays tribute to the serviceman. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADIAN WAR ARTISTS. (LOCAL – CANADA) CHINA SEE CANADIAN “KNOW HOW.”

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library