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Volkssturm

Synopsis
In October 1944, on the anniversary of the Battle of Leipzig, Volkssturm volunteers, addressed by Himmler, prepare for final resistance. Also West and East Front sequences, including American prisoners taken near the German frontier and alleged evidence of Soviet atrocities.
Language
English
Country
Germany
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 20 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1944
Availability
Special loan only
Subjects
History
Keywords
Nazi Germany; newsreel films; World War II

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

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

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