In this Die Deutsche Wochenschau video:
00:53 - The 20th anniversary of the "March on Rome", Italy, 1942.
The "March on Rome" was an organized mass demonstration in October 1922 which resulted in Benito Mussolini's National Fascist Party ascending to power in the Kingdom of Italy. Commemorations of the 20th anniversary of the March on Rome throughout Italy. Honor guards carried the party banners to the Palazzo Venezia. Reich Organization Leader Dr. Ley led the German delegation. Mussolini visits the permanent exhibition of fascism. Mussolini leaves the building accompanied by Minister of State and Secretary General Aldo Vidussoni.
02:38 - Pacific War footage/Japanese Navy, Pacific, 1942.
A units of the Imperial Japanese Navy on its march to the South Pacific. Scenes show a Japanese aircraft carriers. Representation of the ships allegedly sunk by Japan Navy.
05:10 - The Battle of Stalingrad, Soviet Union, 1942.
German artillery take a "Krasny Barrikady" gun factory under fire. Stuka squadron attack the enemy batteries between the factory halls. German infantry in urban warfare in the ruins of buildings, penetrates ever deeper into the gun factory. German troops in street combat, hiding behind the cover. German troops advance with the support of the assault guns (Stug III). Scene show captured Soviet soldiers being brought to the rear.
08:59 - Caucasus Front, Operation "Fall Blau", Soviet Union, 1942.
A reconnaissance aircraft is being prepared for takeoff, to reconnoiter enemy firing positions in the Terek region. The reconnaissance aircraft's report is evaluated immediately in the anti-aircraft artillery position. Shelling of the identified Soviet positions. Germanic volunteers from an SS division attack the Soviets with heavy and light infantry weapons.
10:32 - Gebirgsjäger (Mountain troops) in action, Caucasus Front, Soviet Union, 1942.
Mountain troops climbing the 4,100-meter-high Garabashi in the High Caucasus. German troops rest in a sauna set up in a mountain hut. A reconnaissance patrol prepares to march-off and wear a white camouflage clothing. The Soviets are forced to retreat under German fire.
17:18 - Afrika Korps/Egyptian front, North Africa, 1942.
German soldier on the guard at the Karthara Depression. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel during a briefing with German and Italian officers. The orders for the defense of the El Alamein line are discussed in detail. The enemy was launching the expected major attack between the sea and the Karthara Depression. German and Italian paratroopers move into their assigned defensive sectors. An Italian assault force is launching a counterattack. German tanks relieve the pressure on the hard-fighting infantry through bold counterattacks. Report about the British looses in the battle.
Source :
https://archive.org/details/eng-sub-die-deutsche-wochenschau-nr.-635-hd-november-04-1942-stalingrad-north-africa-caucasus
https://digitaler-lesesaal.bundesarchiv.de/en/video/6241/711164
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwcnP_HiBNs
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