Outbreak of War, The

Synopsis

The Polish view of the German invasion of Poland in 1939. Uses contemporary newsreels and has a certain antiquarian interest showing street scenes in Warsaw in 1939, as well as various shots of Beck, including one of him making his famous speech of 5 May 1939. Material illustrating the pathetic nature of Polish preparations for war. Polish commentary.

Language

English

Country

Poland

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 70 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1965

Availability

Special loan only

Subjects

History

Keywords

Nazi Germany; Poland; World War II

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

ETV, c/o BFI Archival Footage Sales

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk/nftva/access/afs/etv/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7957 4842

Fax

020 7436 4014

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

Notes

Originally available from Stanley Forman, c/o Educational & Television Films Ltd, 247a Upper Street, London N1 1RU, tel 020 7226 2298, fax 020 7226 8016