World War 2: French colonies of Saint Pierre and Miquelon liberated by the Free French navy (1942)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Free French Admiral Emile Muselier liberates the islands of St Pierre and Miquelon, a French colony off the coast of Canada. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: French Islands choose De Gaulle ST PIERRE: EXT View from sea of the town of St Pierre, in the island group of St Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory just off the coast of Canada / view over town / Admiral ?????mile Muselier, Commander of the Free French naval forces along / Muselier presenting battle flag to volunteers of the Free French forces / Free French submarine Surcouf in harbour next to another vessel / submarine Surcouf / Free French flag flying / wooden houses lining street in town / road sign “Rue Louis Pasteur“ / writing in shop window supporting Free French leader General Charles de Gaulle / Cross of Lorraine (symbol of the Free French) painted
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