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German Newsreel Seige of Sevastopol (1941)

1941 · Short film · 5 min

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Made during WWII for the home market in Germany, this silent newsreel shows the battle for Sevastopol. The film begins with a map showing Soviet defenses on the peninsula including fortifications. At:43 German columns of tanks occupy the high ground and mortars and artillery begin lobbing shells into the city. After the barrage the infantry begins to move forward at 2:00, supported by tanks. At 2:30 Stukas join the fight, bombing Soviet positions. At 3:14 troops break into enemy lines. At 3:30…

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