VideoJug: 1940s History

Allied Victory Parade, London, 10th June 1945

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:27:16 GMT

This great day in British history - the Allied Victory Parade In London, 10th June 1945, is shown in an American newsreel. Attended by allies from all over the world including America, this day was to mark the end of World War Two and celebrate the Allies Victory.

Eve Of Battle, June 6th 1944

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:27:04 GMT

VideoJug presents a newsreel documenting the Allies' preparation for D Day, the invasion of France against the Nazis during World War Two. An integral part of British history, this newsreel shows the eve of battle on June 6th 1944.

A Great Day For The Kelly's, 27th April 1944

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:25:44 GMT

A news bulleting explaining the events of April 1944 during the second World War. War hero Sergeant Charles Kelly is feted after killing 10 German soldiers in one day. Learn after 1940's history with the help of VideoJug.

Hollywood Red Probe Begins, 20th October 1947

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:21:33 GMT

The Hollywood Red Probe Began 20th October 1947 with a purpose to expose the infiltration of Communism in Hollywood. A rather dark period in American history, the Hollywood Red Probe was a time of great fear and confusion in the American film industry.

Japan Today 1946

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:21:09 GMT

Modern Japan is a thriving country but after its defeat in WWII life was very hard for its people who had to cope with a black market economy and rampant inflation.

Macarthur In Battle, 13th March 1944

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:20:48 GMT

VideoJug presents a newsreel showing one of the most famous generals of WWII, General Macarthur, in action. This battle on 13th March 1944 against the Japanese was successful, as this newsreel shows.

Monty Comes To USA, 13th September 1946

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:19:26 GMT

After Patton, Macarthur and Eisenhower we have the British version, Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery, who commanded the Allied troops at the battle of El Alamein, one of the turning points of the 2nd World War.

Twenty One Nazis Chiefs Guilty, Nuremburg, 1946

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:15:08 GMT

When WWII ended, the top Nazis who had survived were tried by the Allies in Nuremburg. Most sat impassive as the crimes against humanity were listed. They no longer looked like “the master race”.

Nazi Film Shows V-2 Rocket Test, 2nd May 1946

VideoJug.com — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:54:37 GMT

During World War II, Germany's V2 Rocket bombs caused havoc in England but here you can see some unsuccessful launches.

Mrs FDR Tells One, 30th September 1943

VideoJug.com — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:54:37 GMT

Hear the First Lady crack a joke. If only today's world leaders had such comic timing.

Allies Seize German Loot And Criminals

VideoJug.com — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:53:30 GMT

This short film shows the process of recovering many valuable pieces of art, jewellery and furniture which had been stolen by the German Nazis during world war two. The allies attempts to return it and bring these German looting criminals to justice makes a truly interesting video.

Big Three Confer, 15th February 1945

VideoJug.com — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:53:30 GMT

Big Three Confer, 15th February 1945. The historic event when Winston Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin debated in Yalta about the World's future at the end of World War II.

Allies Open Final Drive In Germany, 15th March 1945