DEFENCE: Landing of American troops at Weymouth in WWII commemorated with memorial (1947)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit A memorial to the landing of American troops in Weymouth ahead of the Allied invasion of Europe in the Second World War unveiled in the seaside town. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Weymouth commemorates U.S. Embarkation ENGLAND: Dorset: Weymouth: Shot of Weymouth beach Shots of memorial to American troops who embarked at Weymouth for the Allied invasion of mainland Europe in the Second World War (WWII) Major General Bissell (American military attache) speech SOT - They were passing from here for the great adventure of their life. To victory. To defeat. To life or to death. On behalf of the armed forces of the United States I unveil this plaque and entrust it to your care in perpetuity. Memorial unveiled as British and American flags are pulled from the structure Shot of memorial with beach in background Close up of memorial Sea rolling in to beach Background: A me