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:
00:39-01:39 - Hitler Youth Harvest Service, German Reich, 1944.
German youth lend a hand in the harvest. With a contribution of the Hitler Youth members, the harvest can be done in rapid pace. Due to Total War effort, farmers and their helpers were drafted into the army, and replacement was necessary. Youths sharpen scythes, make stooks of hay and load ox carts.
01:40-03:37 - Importance of fisherman work, German Reich, 1944.
Importance of fisherman work for the nation's food supply during the wartime. Scenes show fisherman during their work on the sea, taking out fishing nets full of fish. Minister for Food Backe presents distinguished fishermen with Knights Cross to War Merit Cross.
03:38-04:49 - Entertainment for the wounded and convalescent servicemen, German Reich, 1944.
Clown Fritschi perform in the theatre in front of wounded and convalescent servicemen.
04:50-07:04 - Italian Front, Combat footage, northern Italy, 1944.
German Naval anti-aircraft crew with their Opel Blitz 2cm Flak C/30 engage in heavy combat with American bombers. Anti-aircraft guns (2,0cm Flakvierling 38) fire at American fighter-bomber in the area around Florence. German AA crew take American pilot prisoner. German soldiers use scorched earth tactic to slow down enemy's advance. Paratroopers from 1st Fallschirm-Panzer Division Hermann Göring in street combat, and advance through destroyed buildings.
07:05-09:46 - Northern Sector of Eastern Front, Combat footage, 1944.
Focke-Wulf Fw-190 take off on a mission to attack Soviet supply and tank movements. Commander of the 8th Fliegerkorps, Lieutenant General Seidemann on a combat briefing with Stuka ace pilot Major Rudel. Formation of Ju-87 Stuka dive bombers under the command of Major Rudel, during attack on Soviet tanks. German troops brought the enemy to halt in all sectors between Carpathians and Gulf of Finland. German tanks (Panther) and infantry in counterattack to clear the enemy bridgehead. Panther tank with visible side number "422" advance through a village. German AA-vehicle (Sd.Kfz. 7/ 1 20mm Flakvierling 38) advance with infantry. Scenes show burning village.
09:47-13:18 - Western Front, Normandy, Combat footage, 1944.
On August 6th, SS-Oberstgruppenführer Sepp Dietrich, was awarded the Diamonds to the Knights Cross. Scene shows awarding the Knights Crosses to particuralry distinguished members of the 1st SS-Panzerkorps Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler. Scene show British assault unit attacked by surprise by German troops equipped with MG-42 and 2cm flak anti-aircraft guns. German command post of heavy artillery unit give orders for artillery batteries to open fire against enemy transport units. Artillery crews camouflage their guns immediately after air raid alarm, and take cover. 8.8cm Flak batteries take Allied bombers under fire.
In this Die Deutsche Wochenschau video:
00:39-01:39 - Hitler Youth Harvest Service, German Reich, 1944.
German youth lend a hand in the harvest. With a contribution of the Hitler Youth members, the harvest can be done in rapid pace. Due to Total War effort, farmers and their helpers were drafted into the army, and replacement was necessary. Youths sharpen scythes, make stooks of hay and load ox carts.
01:40-03:37 - Importance of fisherman work, German Reich, 1944.
Importance of fisherman work for the nation's food supply during the wartime. Scenes show fisherman during their work on the sea, taking out fishing nets full of fish. Minister for Food Backe presents distinguished fishermen with Knights Cross to War Merit Cross.
03:38-04:49 - Entertainment for the wounded and convalescent servicemen, German Reich, 1944.
Clown Fritschi perform in the theatre in front of wounded and convalescent servicemen.
04:50-07:04 - Italian Front, Combat footage, northern Italy, 1944.
German Naval anti-aircraft crew with their Opel Blitz 2cm Flak C/30 engage in heavy combat with American bombers. Anti-aircraft guns (2,0cm Flakvierling 38) fire at American fighter-bomber in the area around Florence. German AA crew take American pilot prisoner. German soldiers use scorched earth tactic to slow down enemy's advance. Paratroopers from 1st Fallschirm-Panzer Division Hermann Göring in street combat, and advance through destroyed buildings.
07:05-09:46 - Northern Sector of Eastern Front, Combat footage, 1944.
Focke-Wulf Fw-190 take off on a mission to attack Soviet supply and tank movements. Commander of the 8th Fliegerkorps, Lieutenant General Seidemann on a combat briefing with Stuka ace pilot Major Rudel. Formation of Ju-87 Stuka dive bombers under the command of Major Rudel, during attack on Soviet tanks. German troops brought the enemy to halt in all sectors between Carpathians and Gulf of Finland. German tanks (Panther) and infantry in counterattack to clear the enemy bridgehead. Panther tank with visible side number "422" advance through a village. German AA-vehicle (Sd.Kfz. 7/ 1 20mm Flakvierling 38) advance with infantry. Scenes show burning village.
09:47-13:18 - Western Front, Normandy, Combat footage, 1944.
On August 6th, SS-Oberstgruppenführer Sepp Dietrich, was awarded the Diamonds to the Knights Cross. Scene shows awarding the Knights Crosses to particuralry distinguished members of the 1st SS-Panzerkorps Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler. Scene show British assault unit attacked by surprise by German troops equipped with MG-42 and 2cm flak anti-aircraft guns. German command post of heavy artillery unit give orders for artillery batteries to open fire against enemy transport units. Artillery crews camouflage their guns immediately after air raid alarm, and take cover. 8.8cm Flak batteries take Allied bombers under fire.
Source :
https://archive.org/details/die-deutsche-wochenschau-berita-mingguan-jerman-no.-728-17-agustus-1944-teks-indonesia
https://digitaler-lesesaal.bundesarchiv.de/en/video/3998/684249
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO5ezdffy48
