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Nato: the Changed Face of Europe (1964)

1964 · Short film · 28 min

  • War
  • Documentary
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This historical film "NATO: The Changed Face of Europe" was part of the "Big Picture" series presented by the United States Army. Dating to 1964, this film introduces viewers to NATO, the reasons that led to its creation, and the goals NATO seeks to accomplish.(00:33) Footage of Allied forces near the Elbe River in Germany in 1945(01:02) NATO: The Changed Face of Europe(01:14) The Rhine river is shown which divides Europe(02:21) Statues being dismantled(02:28) People toil in the aftermath of World War II in destroyed cities(03:02) Stalin and Churchill shake hands with other officials(03:16) An animation of the Red Army's advances in Eastern Europe(03:45) Elections being held in post-war Poland(05:25) A person crosses a German border checkpoint(05:42) Churchill delivers a speech calling for uniting "freedom-loving countries" in 1947(06:38) At a United Nations conference, leaders struggled to unite(07:19) During the economic hardship, communism rose in popularity(07:27) In Czechoslovakia, a coup in February 1948 led to the deposition of president Edvard Beneš who then died in exile(08:17) All the remaining ministers were Communist except for Jan Masaryk who died under suspicious circumstances in March 1948.(08:38) Masaryk's funeral. Many believe he was murdered while others maintain he committed suicide.(09:22) The Greek Civil War between the state and communists waged from 1946 to 1949. It is considered the first post-WWII proxy war.(11:07) Secretary of State George C.…

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Running time
28 minutes
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Ephemeral Films

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