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Battle Of Russia: Reel-7
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keywords: wwii, european theater, eastern front, russian offensive, german retreat, leningrad
Synopsis: The counter-attack by Russian Forces shatters the perception of German invincibility as Nazi Forces are pushed back towards Germany....(read more)
- Date: 1945
- Duration: 00:09:49
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: Russia
Battle Of Russia: Reel-7
Shows destruction of home of Tchaikowsky and home of author Leo Tolstoy. Russian women weeping over the frozen bodies of Russian civilians killed by Nazi soldiers, some by hanging. By Spring 1942 the Russian counterattack had pushed the Germans back on all fronts and For the first time the legend of German invincibility was shattered. Scenes of the city of Leningrad, former name Petrograd prior to WWII. The people of Leningrad dig trenches, build barricades, and prepare fortifications against the German attack. Russian anti-aircraft guns firing, German planes dropping bombs. Shows bomb damaged buildings, fires, and bodies of Russians killed. Map showing city of Leningrad surrounded by the Germans and the German Commander sent the city an ultimatum demanding surrender. He is still waiting for an answer. Image of German helmet with bullet hole in side.
- Related Titles:
- Battle Of Russia ** full title, 10-reels **
