Canadian Army Newsreel, No. 64 (1945)

Language: This film is a heritage item from Library and Archives Canada and is only available in English. The Canadian Army Newsreels were ten-minute films, made up of a number of different stories and produced by the Canadian Army Film and Photo Unit. Dubbed with the phrase, "of the troops, by the troops and for the troops," these newsreels were distributed within the Canadian Army. Please note that some names may not be spelled correctly. 1. Xanten-Wesel Bulge Deflated: The 1st Canadian Army advances to Xanten; [Sonsbeck] in ruins; mess time for soldiers and washing up; armoured vehicles and marching soldiers over muddy roads; the last shots of a camera (an aerial view of the Rhine) as the plane in which it is placed is shot down. 2. This Week's War: Sergeant Lew Weekes of the Canadian Film and Photo Unit makes a cartoon for the Maple Leaf newspaper; examples of his work. 3. Spot News Highlights: England: CWACs are given a wedding dress by an anonymous Canadian donor; a servicewoman models it for her friends. Italy: 8th Canadian Army arts and crafts; a miniature gun, rings, a little steam engine, a knife, and plaques are made and displayed by soldiers. Canada: Tires are made for military vehicles on an assembly line. 4. Mont Gabriel Ski Race: Slalom course on Scott's Slip in the Laurentians; Fernand [Lessard] wins. 5. 1st Canadian Army Boxing Championships: Nijmegen, Holland; Welterweights Corporal [Samuels] vs. "Sapper" O'Brien; middleweights Sergeant [Neaburg] vs. Driver Fletcher; light heavyweights Sergeant [Naquilo] and Lance Corporal [Gilderoy]; awards presentation. 6. Rocket Projectors Blast the Bosch: A rocket projector test; loading and firing. IDC: 33246.