Leningrad
Creator(s)
- George R. Wheeler
Scope and Content
Map showing Leningrad and Tichwin (Tikhvin). German soldiers dragging large artillery shells on a sled through the snow in a forested area. They load the shells into a howitzer and fire at a structure that looks like a factory. A fast-forward section which soldiers load guns, hit the ground, fire, then hop up and repeat the sequence. More shooting across the snowy landscape, including with a machine gun. A contingent of Waffen SS troops, clad in white snowsuits and helmets, advance on the Soviet position. German troops using flamethrowers in a nighttime firefight. Daytime again; more shooting, pan across dead Soviets in the snow.
Note(s)
Videotape transfers are not split into two parts (A and B) like the film is. See USHMM Film ID 2693 for one video of contents. Original film canisters located in Museum offsite storage. Not sure which newsreel number corresponds to this Story. More research at LOC might be required.
Subjects
- MAPS
- FACTORIES
- SNOW
- WAFFEN SS
- CORPSES
- SOLDIERS/MILITARY (GERMAN)
- SOLDIERS/MILITARY (SOVIET)
- NIGHT
Places
- Leningrad, Soviet Union
Genre
- Film
- Newsreels.