World War II Allied troops march in London Victory Parade

World War II Allied troops march in London Victory Parade

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The video describes a grand parade featuring a diverse marching column from various parts of the British Empire and allied nations. It highlights the contributions of the Royal Marines, naval contingents, and women's services. The parade showcases international military units, including those from Transjordan, Australia, and the Royal Indian Navy. The mechanized column, led by Field Marshall Montgomery, joins at Parliament Square, where a tribute is paid to those who fell in the First World War.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group represented the millions who fought from Normandy to Berlin?

The American detachment

The Royal Marines

The Wrens

The Royal Indian Navy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Royal Marines set during the parade?

A naval competition

The high marching standard

A new battle record

A tribute to the fallen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group demonstrated that women could excel in marching?

The French colonies

The Royal Marines

The Wrens

The American detachment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which newly independent country sent a contingent to the parade?

Australia

The French colonies

Transjordan

The Royal Indian Navy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the columns pay tribute to those who fell in the First World War?

Normandy

Whitehall

Parliament Square

Oxford Street