Die Deutsche Wochenschau is the title of the unified newsreel series released in the cinemas of Nazi Germany from June 1940 until the end of World War II, with the final edition issued on 22 March 1945. The co-ordinated newsreel production was set up as a vital instrument for the mass distribution of Nazi propaganda at war.
In this Die Deutsche Wochenschau video:
00:41 - The 65th birthday of the poet August Hinrichs, German Reich, 1944.
Commemoration of the 65th birthday of the poet August Hinrichs. Scenes show the poet August Hinrichs at work, and during a rehearsal at the Oldenburg State Theater.
01:51 - The Schliersee Farmers Theater, German Reich, 1944.
The Schliersee Farmers Theater has invited wounded soldiers of all branches of the armed forces to a colorful afternoon. Two yodelers perform in front of the audience.
03:14 - The Croatian Ballet during a guest performance in Vienna, annexed Austria, 1944.
Performance of Croatian folk dances in traditional national costumes in front of the audience.
04:03 - Cross-country race in Kolberg, German Reich, 1944.
Over 1000 men take part in the 7500-meter cross-country race. Young men run through swamp, water and other obstacles towards the goal. Konrad from the "Stralsund Air Force Sports Club" wins the race.
05:02 - Woodcarving school in Pirma on the Elbe River, German Reich, 1944.
Children from the region, some HJ members, carving wooden toy figures under the teacher's guidance. The teacher is carving a Punch and Judy head for the puppet theater. Punch versus the Coal Thief in the puppet show.
06:15 - The Defense of the Home Front: "The Enemy is Listening", German Reich, 1944.
This was a common propaganda slogan used to encourage citizens to be cautious about what they said in public, especially over telephones.
06:33 - On the western border of the Reich in Lorraine, Occupied France, 1944.
Rebuilt farmsteads destroyed during the Western Campaign are ceremonially handed over to their owners. A representative of the Nazi Party gives a speech.
07:15 - "Dollars equal art" propaganda segment, Italy, 1944.
The phrase "dollars equal art" is likely a misquotation of H.G. Wells' ideas, not a direct quote from him. While he was a celebrated author and a visionary in science fiction, there is no record of him stating this specific phrase. Scenes show the various works of art by Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Donatello.
09:07 - Italian Front, 1944.
The Führer has recognized the achievements of the fighters from Nettuno by awarding them medals for gallantry. Knight's Cross recipient Colonel Heinz Trettner presents the awards to his soldiers. Paratroopers are awarded the Iron Cross. Wehrmacht soldiers receive the Close Combat Clasp. German soldiers during a lull in the fighting. 8.8 cm anti-aircraft guns in defensive battle with the Allied fighters.
11:39 - A reconnaissance on the Italian Front, 1944.
A reconnaissance plane (Ju-88) is taking off. Aerial photographs are taken from high altitude. The reconnaissance plane over the port of Anzio. New targets for the long-range batteries are identified under the magnifying glass. Heavy artillery takes identified targets under fire.
14:50 - Reinforcements in the Narva Sector, Eastern Front, 1944.
Assault guns and trucks with German infantry advance towards the Narva Front. Soldiers in white camouflage on the frozen Lake Peipus. The assault troop is conducting a reconnaissance raid against the island occupied by the enemy. The artillery is suppressing the enemy and facilitating the approach for the assault troop. A Soviet counterattack across the ice is repelled.
16:43 - German naval forces off the coast of Narva, Soviet Union, 1944.
German naval forces are engaged in combat with Soviet gun emplacements. A crew men working in the engine room.
17:45 - Interview with ace fighter pilot, Major Hans-Ulrich Rudel/Air Combat, 1944.
The first fighter pilot to be awarded the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords gives an interview in the capital of the Reich. At an airfield, Major Rudel tells the war correspondent about his dramatic experiences. During the interview, Rudel puts on flight gear and then boards a Ju-87 Stuka. Hentschel Hs-129 ground-attack aircraft are taking off for a mission in the east. Combat scenes shows the attack on tanks with onboard weapons.
In this Die Deutsche Wochenschau video:
00:41 - The 65th birthday of the poet August Hinrichs, German Reich, 1944.
Commemoration of the 65th birthday of the poet August Hinrichs. Scenes show the poet August Hinrichs at work, and during a rehearsal at the Oldenburg State Theater.
01:51 - The Schliersee Farmers Theater, German Reich, 1944.
The Schliersee Farmers Theater has invited wounded soldiers of all branches of the armed forces to a colorful afternoon. Two yodelers perform in front of the audience.
03:14 - The Croatian Ballet during a guest performance in Vienna, annexed Austria, 1944.
Performance of Croatian folk dances in traditional national costumes in front of the audience.
04:03 - Cross-country race in Kolberg, German Reich, 1944.
Over 1000 men take part in the 7500-meter cross-country race. Young men run through swamp, water and other obstacles towards the goal. Konrad from the "Stralsund Air Force Sports Club" wins the race.
05:02 - Woodcarving school in Pirma on the Elbe River, German Reich, 1944.
Children from the region, some HJ members, carving wooden toy figures under the teacher's guidance. The teacher is carving a Punch and Judy head for the puppet theater. Punch versus the Coal Thief in the puppet show.
06:15 - The Defense of the Home Front: "The Enemy is Listening", German Reich, 1944.
This was a common propaganda slogan used to encourage citizens to be cautious about what they said in public, especially over telephones.
06:33 - On the western border of the Reich in Lorraine, Occupied France, 1944.
Rebuilt farmsteads destroyed during the Western Campaign are ceremonially handed over to their owners. A representative of the Nazi Party gives a speech.
07:15 - "Dollars equal art" propaganda segment, Italy, 1944.
The phrase "dollars equal art" is likely a misquotation of H.G. Wells' ideas, not a direct quote from him. While he was a celebrated author and a visionary in science fiction, there is no record of him stating this specific phrase. Scenes show the various works of art by Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Donatello.
09:07 - Italian Front, 1944.
The Führer has recognized the achievements of the fighters from Nettuno by awarding them medals for gallantry. Knight's Cross recipient Colonel Heinz Trettner presents the awards to his soldiers. Paratroopers are awarded the Iron Cross. Wehrmacht soldiers receive the Close Combat Clasp. German soldiers during a lull in the fighting. 8.8 cm anti-aircraft guns in defensive battle with the Allied fighters.
11:39 - A reconnaissance on the Italian Front, 1944.
A reconnaissance plane (Ju-88) is taking off. Aerial photographs are taken from high altitude. The reconnaissance plane over the port of Anzio. New targets for the long-range batteries are identified under the magnifying glass. Heavy artillery takes identified targets under fire.
14:50 - Reinforcements in the Narva Sector, Eastern Front, 1944.
Assault guns and trucks with German infantry advance towards the Narva Front. Soldiers in white camouflage on the frozen Lake Peipus. The assault troop is conducting a reconnaissance raid against the island occupied by the enemy. The artillery is suppressing the enemy and facilitating the approach for the assault troop. A Soviet counterattack across the ice is repelled.
16:43 - German naval forces off the coast of Narva, Soviet Union, 1944.
German naval forces are engaged in combat with Soviet gun emplacements. A crew men working in the engine room.
17:45 - Interview with ace fighter pilot, Major Hans-Ulrich Rudel/Air Combat, 1944.
The first fighter pilot to be awarded the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords gives an interview in the capital of the Reich. At an airfield, Major Rudel tells the war correspondent about his dramatic experiences. During the interview, Rudel puts on flight gear and then boards a Ju-87 Stuka. Hentschel Hs-129 ground-attack aircraft are taking off for a mission in the east. Combat scenes shows the attack on tanks with onboard weapons.
Source :
https://archive.org/details/eng-sub-die-deutsche-wochenschau-nr.-710-hd-april-12-1944-italian-front-narva-sector-air-war
https://digitaler-lesesaal.bundesarchiv.de/en/video/3981/711190
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bVkChTzPTY
