21 MILES : Britain's front line revisited by Edward Murrow of the Columbia Broadcasting System (domestic version) [Main Title]

Film about the South Coast, that part of England nearest the enemy.

Two years ago this area received the retreating army from Dunkirk and witnessed the Battle of Britain. The tide of battle has ebbed - picture of German airmen's graves - but the "Garden of England" has not gone to sleep - it will be the "United Nations' jumping-off board" for the invasion of Europe. "Britain's garden is going to dish it out". Training in landing craft. Mention of commando raids - small fry compared to the big show to come. Southern England is a vast camp. Troops training - Britain's citizen army is now equipped with the finest arms from home and abroad. Civilian cheerfulness in the face of adversity. Bomb damage in Dover and an interview with the Mayor. F/L Johnston, DFC, reporting the destruction of a Bf 109 during his 68th sweep over enemy territory. Elements of the air offensive: Lancasters in '1,000 bomber' raids which have turned the tide of war into a flood; Blenheims; Hurricanes strafing, with simulated gunsight superimposed over pictures. Film ends with an ordinary British couple confirming their belief in the invasion to come.

35mm