German Wehrmacht & Luftwaffe Home Movies France Air Base, Funerals & Dieppe Aftermath (1942)

Synopsis

One of several films which came back to the United States in the rucksack of an American G.I., this silent 16mm home movie begins with footage of German troops in forest camouflage going on patrol. It's believed that this material is from occupied France sometime after August, 1942. Later on in the film, you will see footage from the Luftwaffe, and of Dieppe after the August raid (see below). At the 2:51 mark, troops are shown conducting combat drills and getting a bit of exercise, moving across exposed terrain and at the 4:43 mark, they are shown prepping a machine gun tripod. At 10:30, some good natured nurses are shown playing croquet with the men. At 11:05, a solemn funeral service is held for fallen comrades, with many officers in attendance. At 11:55, a grave marker of Rudolf Planz is seen with the year 1942 visible on it. It's possible this is Rudolf Planz of the Luftwaffe. At 12:10, what appears to be a French town is seen. At 12:30, the scene switches to a German air base where a number of fighter aircraft are seen dispersed on the field. At 16:45, a game of cards is played by the pilots while waiting for a mission to develop. At 17:11, some good natured socializing with some women is seen, followed by some push ups. At 18:00, a smashed town is seen, probably Dieppe in the aftermath of the Canadian raid. A British tank is seen on the waterfront with its tread blown off, and lots of equipment strewn on the beach including helmets. More tanks are seen on the beach at…

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Running time

20 minutes

Collection

Ephemeral Films

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