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German Operation Barbarossa invasion of the Soviet Union is successful at first but then fails to defeat the Soviets
German forces overrunning Soviet cities and towns during Operation Barbarossa of World War II. View of the city, Pskov, on the Veilakaya river. A steel bridge is seen and city across it with smoke rising. German troops marching in loose formation over a bridge in Novogorod. Views of German armor and troops entering Soviet cities of Brest-litovsk, Minsk, Mogilev, and Vitebsk. View of German Panzer III tank heading toward the camera as it enters a narrow street in Smolensk. Animated map shows progress of these German advances and highlights German forces under German Field Marshal Gerd Von Runstedt attacking deep into the Ukraine. Headline on Chicago Daily News reads: "Nazis Claim Knock-out Victory" with subtitle line reading,"Moscow line cracks." Other newspapers reflect conviction that Soviet forces face imminent defeat by Germany. Slate shows communique issued by the German High Command, stating: "The issue in the East has already been settled. Smolensk is the last halt on the road to Moscow." More views of marching German troops. A battery of Soviet artillery firing from a snow-covered field. Animated map shows German forces movement close to Moscow and Foreign diplomatic representatives being moved from Moscow to city of Kuibyshev. Hitler speaking on October 3, 1941, saying "This enemy is broken and will never rise again." Animated map depicts 500 thousand square miles of Soviet territory occupied by December, 1941, and compares it to the entire west central United States encompassing the states of : South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Glimpse of fires raising much smoke in agricultural area of the Soviet Union, destroyed industrial plants, and huge numbers of Soviet citizens under German occupation. Destroyed Soviet armor, aircraft and artillery pieces. With winter coming on, views of German forces in rain gear moving slowly through cold rainy weather. Some walk beside horses and other ride on horse-drawn caissons along with artillery pieces. Segments of film show contrast between the German military strategies. The German forces would plunge deep into enemy territory and create an area of conquest. This is illustrated by a slate bearing Adolf Hitler's statement that, "A single blow must destroy the enemy, without regard for losses, a gigantic destroying blow." An animated map reminds the viewer of the success of this approach by the Germans in Poland, France, and the Balkans. German Generals seen planning the same "Blitz" approach against the Soviets. Film shifts to the Soviet strategy, showing their military planners idea of defense in depth, with multiple lines of successively stronger defense, taking advantage of the great size of their territory. Views of Soviet troops on the move. View of Shells knocking out a German tanks. Panzer III tanks advancing. Panzer VI tanks completely covered by German troops catching rides. Soviet field artillery and machine guns firing in cities, forcing German soldiers to leave their vehicles and seek them out. Soviet cities bombed out and burning, limiting the ability of armor to navigate in them. Montage of battle scenes cities of Rostov, Kharkov, Kiev, Kursk, Smolensk, standing in the way of the Nazi blitz into the Soviet Union. Battles being waged in cities. (World War II; WW II; World War 2; World War Two)
German Operation Barbarossa on the Eastern front in World War II.
View of the city, Pskov, on the Veilakaya river. A steel bridge is seen and city across it with smoke rising. German troops march in loose formation over a bridge in Novogorod. Views of German camouflaged tank (with shrubbery) and other armor and troops entering Soviet cities of Brest-litovsk, Minsk, Mogilev, and Vitebsk. View of German Panzer III tank heading toward the camera as it enters a narrow street in Smolensk. Animated map shows progress of these German advances and highlights German forces under German Field Marshal Gerd Von Runstedt cutting deep into the Ukraine. Headline on Chicago Daily News reads: "Nazis Claim Knock-out Victory" with subtitle line reading,"Moscow line cracks." Other newspapers reflect conviction that Soviet forces face imminent defeat by Germany. Slate shows communique issued by the German High Command, stating: "The issue in the East has already been settled. Smolensk is the last halt on the road to Moscow." More views of marching German troops. A battery of Soviet artillery firing from a snow-covered field. Animated map shows German forces moving close to Moscow. Foreign diplomats are moved from Moscow to the city of Kuibyshev. Hitler speaking on October 3, 1941, saying "This enemy is broken and will never rise again." Animated map depicts 500 thousand square miles of Soviet territory occupied by December, 1941, and compares it to the entire west central United States encompassing the states of : South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Fires raging in agricultural area of the Soviet Union. Destroyed Soviet industrial plants, and huge numbers of Soviet citizens under German occupation. Views of destroyed Soviet armor, aircraft and artillery pieces. As season changes, German forces are seen in rain gear moving slowly through cold rainy weather. Some walk beside horses and other ride on horse-drawn caissons along with artillery pieces. Segments of film show contrast between the German military strategies. The German forces would plunge deep into enemy territory and create an area of conquest. This is illustrated by a slate bearing Adolf Hitler's statement that, "A single blow must destroy the enemy, without regard for losses, a gigantic destroying blow." An animated map illustrates the success of this approach by the Germans in Poland, France, and the Balkans. German Generals seen planning the same "Blitz" strategy against the Soviets. Film shifts to the Soviet strategy, showing their idea of building stronger defense, as they fall back, taking advantage of the great size of their territory. Views of Soviet troops on the move. View of Shells knocking out a German tanks. Panzer III tanks advancing. Panzer VI tanks completely covered by German troops catching rides. Soviet field artillery and machine guns firing in cities, forcing German soldiers to leave their vehicles. Soviet cities bombed out and burning, with debris and obstacles limiting the ability of armor to navigate in them. Montage of battle scenes cities of Rostov, Kharkov, Kiev, Kursk, Smolensk, all thwarting the Nazi blitz into the Soviet Union. Battles being waged in cities. (World War II; WW II; World War 2; World War Two)
Soviet troops run across a bridge, fire anti aircraft guns as German fighter bombers diving towards targets, Soviet Union.
Soviet Troops under an air attack by German bombers in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) during World War II. Soviet troops run across a bridge erected across a river. The bridge is a pontoon type. Two German dive bombers come down. Bomb burst near the bridge. Soviet anti-aircraft guns fire at German fighter bombers diving towards targets. Bomb bursts on the shore near the bridge. Soviet soldiers take cover.
Soviet Ambassador Constantine Oumansky addresses nation and presents his views on war in Washington D.C. (WW2)
Soviet Ambassador addresses nation in Washington D.C., United States, the day after the German invasion of the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa in World War II. View of the Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics building. Soviet Union Ambassador Constantine Oumansky seated at office. He addresses nation and presents his views on Hitler's German invasion of the Soviet Union. He states that Hitler has miscalculated, and that Hitler's invasion will be smashed. Under Secretary of State, Benjamin Sumner Welles, addresses a press conference stating the administration's immediate aim is to stop Hitlerism (Nazism) and Fascism. Reporters note down the points. Photographers take pictures.
Collective farm workers receive Hero of Socialist Labor award in Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic.
Hero of Socialist Labor award given to Uzbek collective farm workers by Soviet officials. The collective farm workers receiving the Hero of Socialist Labor award from the officials. An award also given to a combine driver at a machine factory. A woman operates a harvester in a farm.
33rd Anniversary of Bolshevik Revolution celebrated at USSR Embassy in Washington DC.
Soviet Embassy on 16th Street, in Washington DC. Brass plaque on front reads: "Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics." A wreath and hammer and sickle are also displayed on the plaque of the USSR embassy. Interior of the embassy shows a lavish buffet table with many elegant dishes including caviar, orange slices and cheese. An ice sculpture modeled after the Spasskaya Tower with flashing light decorates the table. Soviet Foreign Minister, Andrei Vishinsky, greets members of the Washington diplomatic corps who arrive in large numbers to participate in the festivities celebrating the Russian Revolution anniversary. Foreign Minister Vishinsky shake hands with a Russian Orthodox patriarch. He also greets guest Paul Robeson, the famous singer. Guests seen mingling and serving themselves at the buffet. A large cake is decorated with " XXX III celebration." A woman cuts the cake and serves a piece to a guest. Foreign Minister Vishinsky shake hands with Indian dignitaries. Soviet Embassy on 16th Street, in Washington DC. Brass plaque on front reads: "Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics." A wreath and hammer and sickle are also displayed on the plaque of the USSR embassy. Interior of the embassy shows a lavish buffet table with many elegant dishes including caviar. An ice sculpture with flashing light decorates the table. Soviet Foreign Minister, Andrei Vishinsky, greets members of the Washington diplomatic corps who arrive in large numbers to participate in the festivities celebrating the Russian Revolution anniversary. He also greets guest Paul Robeson, the famous singer. Guests seen mingling and serving themselves at the buffet. A large cake is decorated with " XXX III celebration." A woman cuts the cake and serves a piece to a guest.
