Indiana University Libraries Moving Image Archive

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TargetForTonight.jpg
Presents a fictional reenactment of an actual air raid on Berlin by the Bomber Command of the British Royal Air Force. Aerial photographs disclose the objective to be raided. Then staff planning, routine preparations, and the tension of the evening…

TheCaseOfTheTremendousTrifle.jpg
Addressed to "the men and women of American industry," the film tells the story of the Allies' targeting a strategic site for bombing in order to halt German industrial production. Introduced as the story of, "One of the thousands of unsung trifles…

Siege.jpg
Presents a vivid record, uncensored by military authorities, of the 1939 siege and fall of Warsaw. Shot by Julien Bryan, who later founded the International Film foundation. Nominated for an Academy Award for best one-reel short in 1941 and added to…

ReportFromRussia.jpg
A film intended to show U.S. audiences the lives of their allied civilian counterparts in Russia. Shows the defense of Moscow during air raids, Soviet war bond drives, agricultural and industrial productivity. Emphasizes the role of women in the…

TargetLights.jpg
A training film addressed to members of the civilian defense corps to teach communities to prepare their homes for air raid blackouts. Introduced with the statement "these are the things you must learn to teach." "This film is an illustrated…

TargetForTonight.jpg
Presents a fictional reenactment of an actual air raid on Berlin by the Bomber Command of the British Royal Air Force. Aerial photographs disclose the objective to be raided. Then staff planning, routine preparations, and the tension of the evening…

ReportFromMoscow.jpg
Erskine Caldwell, American novelist and reporter, interviewed before leaving Moscow, briefly tells of the civilian defense work he witnessed. Scenes showing how the Russians are carrying out their pledge of "All for Victory!" including efforts in…

LondonFireRaid.jpg
News footage of the nighttime incendiary bombings of London and London Fire Service efforts to contain the fires throughout the city. Footage shot the following morning shows the extent of destruction. Concludes with scenes of a funeral service for…

JapsBombUSA_2.jpg
"Remember Pearl Harbor! Here is the fateful record of the treacherous Jap attack! Actual bombing scenes! Filmed on the spot! Dive-bombing planes! Heroic defense by Americans! Here is grim history .. on film .. for now and posterity. The beginning of…
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