Unternehmen Kreta

Alternative title

Operation Crete

Synopsis

A campaign film on the invasion of Crete. Because the loss of life was so heavy on this occasion Hitler never again used airborne troops for a major invasion. This newsreel gives a completely different impression. Quickly edited scenes of troops dropping from the sky, occupying towns and rounding up prisoners suggests a smooth operation and an easy victory. Africa is seen as the next objective for the supposedly invincible German forces.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 21 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1941

Availability

Special loan only

Subjects

History

Keywords

Crete; Luftwaffe; Nazi Germany; World War II

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Germany

Distributor

Name

Imperial War Museum

Phone

020 7416 5291

Fax

020 7416 5299

Address

Department of Film
Lambeth Road
London
SE1 6HZ

Notes

Address for video sales: Duxford, Cambridgeshire CB2 4QR