Die Deutsche Wochenschau – Newsreel No. 738 – 26 October 1944

1. Germany.

The funeral of Field Marshal Rommel.

– Footage: Rommel in positions in Africa.

– The solemn funeral ceremony, reading of the official telegram from the Führer.

– Awards Rommel.

– Laying a wreath.

– Funeral speech of General Rundstedt.

– The funeral procession, carry the coffin of Rommel.

– The coffin is installed on the gun carriage.

– The procession through the streets of the city.

2. Finland.

The retreat of German troops in Finland.

– Refugees from Bolshevism, refugees in carts, livestock.

– Loading property of refugees in the train.

– The train departs from the station.

3. Romania.

Reflection attack Soviet tanks.

– Shoots antitank gun, tanks.

– Fragments tank battle.

– The prisoners.

German infantry in a cornfield.

Burning tank.

4. Western Front.

German tanks and infantry sent to the forefront.

– Tanks on the highway, shot gun tank.

– Smoke from fires.

– Infantry in the attack.

– Soldiers armed with Panzerfaust.

– Lined with American tanks.

5. Germany.

Mobilization of men from 16 to 60 years into the ranks of the Volkssturm.

– March of the Volkssturm fighters.

– Poster.

– Headlines „Völkischer Beobachter“, „Deutsche allgemeine Zeitung“, „12-th Hour!“, „People Rise!“, „The Führer announces the Volkssturm.“

– Entry points for volunteers recruitment, the person volunteers.

6. Germany.

October 18, 1944 - the anniversary of the „Battle of Nations“ at Leipzig.

– Solemn assembly members Volkssturm before them stands Himmler.

– Ceremonial bonfire on the Annaberg hill (district-Strelitz Oppeln).

– Rally.

– Solemn passage with banners.

– Gathering of thousands of fighters Volkssturm speakers on the podium.

– Speaker’s readiness „to protect the Fatherland with their blood.“

Evening procession battalions Volkssturm.

– The columns headed by the local Gauleiter. „Hitler Youth“ with Panzerfaust. 

– Standards of different areas.