Rescue Work in No Man's Land
The heroic dogs trained to aid wounded WWI soldiers caught between the lines.
From pigeons to horses, animals shouldered more than their share of the burden on the WWI Fronts. These dogs are just a few of the many being trained to rescue wounded soldiers caught between the lines. Heroic stories like these were catnip for newsreels looking for heartwarming stories for audiences back home - although the soldiers shown here not British but belong to one of her allies.
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The First World War
From the home front to the front line: life during the 'war to end all wars' as seen through the lens of newsreel, propaganda and drama.
Films made and shown in Britain between 1914 and 1918 reflect the scale and horror of the unfolding conflict across multiple theatres of war, but also capture a nation trying to get on with everyday life. Filmmakers shot everything from local events and celebrations to short comedies that provided a much-needed dose of light relief in difficult times. Insights into the changing role of women in wartime and Britain's reliance on colonial troops can also be found.
After WWI, Armistice Day and Remembrance ceremonies were often caught on film, while British cinema produced epic dramas addressing the experiences of the Great War into the 1920s and beyond.
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The Austrian Tragedy Gaumont Graphic No. 342
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Bully Boy
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Christmas at the Front Topical Budget 175-1
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"Stop the War" Demonstration in Trafalgar Square Gaumont Graphic No. 352
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Anti-German Riots in Liverpool following the Loss of 'Lusitania'
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From Trinidad to Serve the Empire Topical Budget 230-2
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Keep the Home Fires Burning
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London: Air Raid, 1917
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Australian Troops at the Pyramids
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Rescue Work in No Man's Land Topical Budget 332-2
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