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:
00:44 - Rapeseed oil production, German Reich, 1944.
In cooperation with the rural population, the "Reich Food Society" has significantly increased the cultivation areas for oilseeds. Extraction of rapeseed oil and rapeseed cake. After a kneading process, the rapeseed fat is ready for packaging.
01:51 - Light heavyweight boxing match, Dietrich Eckart Theater in Berlin, German Reich, 1944.
On the Dietrich Eckart Stage Hamburg's Richard Vogt defends his light-heavyweight title against Heinz Seidler. The Hamburger, Vogt, is forced to the canvas twice. Heinz Seidler becomes the new German champion.
03:00 - Professor Arthur Kampf celebrates his 80th birthday, German Reich, 1944.
Arthur von Kampf at work in his studio. Scenes show some of his art works with themes from German history.
03:53 - The mobilization of Hitler Youth for a Total War effort, German Reich, 1944.
Male youths at work in steel industry. Fortification works on the East Prussian border. On the anniversary of the German struggle for freedom the Chief of the Army General Staff, Colonel General Guderian addresses a soldierly appeal to the entire German youth. Colonel General Guderian, accompanied by Reich Youth Leader Axmann reviews the front of the assembled Hitler Youth units. Colonel General Guderian gives a speech. Battle-hardened Hitler Youth leaders solemnly hand out the War Volunteer Certificates, and the red cords for the shoulder straps—the badge of honor for war volunteerism.
06:47 - Southern sector of the Eastern Front, Romania, 1944.
A critical situations have arisen on the Southern Front due to the betrayal of the Romanian King Michael and his court camarilla. Anti-tank guns (PaK 40) are brought into position. Fire is opened against advancing Soviet infantry spearheads. The rearguard units dig in to cover the German troops retreat. Ground-attack aircraft are deployed against the rolling Soviet tanks. German combat groups break through to the Carpathian Mountains in heavy fighting. Armored reconnaissance vehicles take over flank protection. Self-propelled artillery (Hummel and Wespe) shells attacking Soviet tanks and infantry concentrations.
10:09 - The Gold Close Combat Clasp decoration ceremony, Führer Headquarters, 1944.
German soldiers that have stood in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy 50 times are decorated by the Fuhrer with a Gold Close Combat Clasp. Some wear the Knight's Cross and are named in the Honor Roll of the German Army. All are decorated with the Iron Cross First Class and have been wounded nearly half a dozen times.
11:07 - One-man torpedoes are being made ready for action, France, 1944.
The volunteers gather around their mission leader to receive their final instructions. The torpedoes head out to sea in the twilight. Individually they navigate toward their targets. Surveillance from the observation ship. Explosions far on the horizon suddenly illuminate the dusky night. In the early hour of the morning, comrades on the beach await their return. Pilots congratulate each other on a successful mission.
Source :
https://archive.org/details/die-deutsche-wochenschau-berita-mingguan-jerman-no-732-14-september-1944-teks-indonesia
https://digitaler-lesesaal.bundesarchiv.de/en/video/4000/711198
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3gL7IqXU88
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