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The Anschluss (Annexation of Austria by Germany) in 1938. German troops enter Kufstein, Austria.
The Anschluss (Annexation of Austria by Germany) in 1938. Sign reads 'Bundesstaat Oesterreich' (State of Austria). Mounted German troops ride along the platform of railroad station. Sign reads: "Staatsgrenze" (State Border). Mayor of Kufstein greets mounted Commander of German troops as they cross the border between Germany and Austria. View of Kufstein castle. Crowds cheer as German troops proceed through the town.
The Nazi army enters Austria and Arthur Seyss-Inquart takes over the reigns.
The Nazi Army enters Austria. Nazi soldiers on horses as they enter Innsbruck, Kufstein and Salzburg in Austria after crossing over its frontiers. People give the Nazi salute. Soldiers advance towards Austria. A convoy of German trucks on the move. German soldiers enter towns and villages. People welcome the troops as they wave Nazi flags. A Nazi band plays. Newly appointed Chancellor of Austria, Artur Seyys-Inquart in a balcony as he waves to the crowds. German troops loaded in trucks move towards Austria. A motorcade moves past a large crowd as people cheer.
Views of Kufstein, in Tyrol, Austria during World War II
Opening scene shows Tyrolean town of Kufstein nestled in Brandenberg Alps in Austria. A young Austrian woman and a soldier in uniform sit on a hillside with part of the Kufstein Fortress in the background (Festung 2, 6330 Kufstein, Austria). A Music professor named "Butler" sits at the famous organ (Heldenorgel), the world's largest open-air organ, in the Kufstein Kaiser turm (Imperial tower). He plays music as a wedding party stands, listening, outside. View through the building window shows the bride and her new husband, a German officer in uniform, surrounded by family and friends in a courtyard, outside. Scene shifts to the courtyard in sunlight and shadow, where townsfolk, including many children, are assembled. A large military style German Cross of stone dominates the foreground. Closeups of wounded German soldiers attended by a nurse. A German sailor in uniform stands with several girls. The organ music permeates the scene. View from behind spectators leaning over a railing shows the courtyard to be somewhat oval. Locals in traditional Tyrolean costumes are part of the crowd. Closeups of various persons in attendance. Glimpse of the organ pipes showing this to be an impressive instrument. Camera pans from the pipes to an opening in a tower, where they are located, revealing a panoramic view of the town and landscape below. Among things seen below are Saint Vitus Church and other significant buildings. View from afar of Kufstein Fortress and Brandenberg Alps with clouds behind. View framed by fruit tree blossoms across a field being plowed by farmer and team of oxen. The town in the background. More scenic views.
A crowd cheers as German Army units parade in Austria during the Anschluss
German occupation of Austria (Anschluss) prior to World War II. “Bundestaat Österreich” (“State of Austria”) sign at the German-Austrian border. German soldiers and cavalry march past the state border (“Staatsgrenze”) sign. The Commander of Kufstein, Tyrol, Austria shake hands with the German military official. A crowd gathers on a street and cheers. Soldiers seated on horsebacks move along the street. Soldiers march. An officer reviews the parade. Buildings along street sides. The crowd cheers. Soldiers march in formation. Exterior of a building.
Events surrounding the 1938 German annexation of Austria
Goosestepping German troops parade. A group of German Panzer I Ausf. A tanks armed with twin 7.92 mm machine guns, are seen crossing a field. A squadron of German airplanes flies overhead in formation. Spectators watch as Austrian Army troops assemble and drill in Vienna, Austria Austrian Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg speaking before the Austrian Federal Diet on 24 February , 1938. He rejects Hitler's plans for Austria, saying: "…Austria will go thus far and no further." Closeups of some Austrian citizens. German troops entering Austria, during the "Anschluss" on 12 March 1938. British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain at Heston Aerodrome in London, England, departing on 29 September, 1938, to meet with Adolf Hitler in Munich, Germany. His aircraft taking off. View of anti-aircraft gun set up in London, with Big Ben and Parliament building in background. Workmen with shovels breaking ground for defenses in London. A woman wearing a gas mask, carries a baby in England. Prime Minister Chamberlain speaking at Heston airport upon his return from Munich, on 16 September. 1938. Views of broken shop windows in Berlin, Germany, following the "Kristallnacht" violent anti-Jewish actions by Nazi Brown shirts on November 9 and 10, 1938. Jewish refugee men, women, and children gather around a fire and outdoor kitchen in an encampment on a field. They warm themselves by the fire. Two women pump water from a well in the field. Closeups of some of the people, including a small child. U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt at a table with members of his cabinet,
Remilitarized Germany crosses Rhine in violation of Treaty of Versailles; annexation of Austria and Czechoslovakia by Germany.
Scenes from Nuremberg Trials, including footage of prior events being discussed in the trials. Nazi officer reads an announcement to Hilter and Nazi leadership confirming the March 7, 1936 occupation and remilitarization of the Rhineland by the German Army, and the loyalty of the German Army. German Army rally and parade is held in Nuremberg. Soldiers march and goosestep, along with Nazi leadership such as Hermann Goering, while Hitler speaks assuring peaceful intentions by Germany. German officials Goering, Rader, and von Neurath arrive at special meeting with Hitler and Generals von Blomberg and von Fritsch in November 1937 to plan conquer of Czechoslovakia and Austria. Tall meeting chamber doors under armed guard. Scenes from February 1938 Berchtesgaden meeting arranged by von Papen with Austrian Chancellor Schuschnigg, Hitler, Keitel, and von Ribbentrop walking on grounds. Car approaches Berghof. Guido Schmidt, former foreign minister of Austria seen at the meeting, and then seen on stand testifying at Nuremberg trials concerning Hitler's decision to annex Austria. Scenes of German troops marching and a night-time rally parade in Austria. View of Schuschnigg on March 9, 1938 at podium during meeting announcing a plebiscite vote on Austrian independence. Views of German newspaper headlines denouncing the plebiscite and demanding Schuschnigg's resignation. Crowd surrounds new Chancellor Arthur von Seyss-Inquart with Nazi salutes following Schuschnigg's resignation. Next is scenes of March 12, 1938 German Anschluss annexation of Austria. Initial German forces seen meeting some resistance by Austrian citizens. Germany army rolling into Austria and dismantling border gates. Hitler memo announces intent to annex Czechoslovakia. Operation Green leader Konrad Henlein seen walking in parade with officials. Scenes of Munich Pact signing ceremony. Czech President Hacha walks with Nazi leaders and enters car for meeting to hear German ultimatum. Map shows lands grabbed by German
