Synopsis
ARC 44317, LI 242-MID-6063 - SIEG IM WESTERN (Reel 4 of 12) Series: Motion Picture Films From G-2 Army Military Intelligence Division, compiled 1918 - ca. 1947. German. Reel 4: Sand table animation, plan ofattack on Liege, point of application for initial thrusts being Fort Eben Emael; the River Meuse and the Albert Canal are shown with their fortifications. Also shown are the six Allied lines or defense. First Line - The Ijssel Position. Second Line - The Grebbe Position. Third Line - The Meuse Position. Fourth Line - The Peel Position. Fifth Line - The Willem Canal Fortifications. Sixth Line - The Albert Canal Fortifications. SEQ, German assault and shock troops use rubber boats with ladders to cross River Meuse under fire. Mechanized German infantry and bicyle contingents cross River Meuse over bridges not destroyed. Infantry fords stream; German infantry mortar crew fire. SEQ, German Engineers Assault Party of 17 men cross the Canal to enter the forefield of outside fortification No. 4 of Fort Eben Emael. German Engineer mounts the concrete cupola of fortification No. 4 and places heavy T.N.T. load with time fuse in ventilation slot of the giant pill-box. Five seconds later the explosion. Sand table animation, importance of fortification No. 4. Flame throwers in operation against the auxiliary out-forts of Fort. No. 4. Belgium soldier with white flag in front of entrance of Fort Eben Emael. Several scenes, Belgium prisoners walk to rear. Sand table animation, scheme of…
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- Running time
- 10 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- News & Public Affairs
- Internet Archive item
- gov.archives.arc.44317.4