Die Deutsche Wochenschau und Auslandstonwoche Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

This moving image contains the following: In reel 1, part 1, units of the Nasjonal Samling (Fascists) parade in Oslo and are addressed by Vidkun Quisling. In part 2, German women gather rowanberries which are pressed for juice. Part 3 shows German antiaircraft downing several Allied bombers raiding Metz. In part 4, German infantry move into Geilenkirchen, Germany. Machine guns and bazookas are set up in the ruins. Artillery shells U.S. Sherman tanks. Bazooka fire disables many of the tanks in the streets of the city. U.S. Prisoners of War (POWs) are grouped together. In reel 2, part 1, German infantry and tanks move up in Grosswardein, Romania. Armor rolls through a grain field. Artillery, set up near abandoned farm machinery, is fired. Romanian and Russian troops surrender and demolished Russian tanks and captured small arms are also shown. In part 2, German tanks roll into Diebenburgen, Germany, and are greeted by the populace. Villagers distribute wine to the German troops. Part 3 shows German naval guns bombarding the Memel bridgehead in Lithuania. Tanks and infantry move up and German defenses between Goldap and Bumbinnen are shown. In part 4, German troops move into Nemmersdorf and inspect desecrated churches, debris, and bodies of civilians allegedly slaughtered by the Bolshevists. Part 5 shows German armor and infantry, supported by Stukas, advancing in the Ebenrode sector and masses of demolished Russian equipment are also shown.

Collection

National Archives Collection of Foreign Records Seized

Series

Motion Picture Films From G-2 Army Military Intelligence Division