Europe at War

Duration: 8 reels

Genre: Special Features

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: This subject consists of seven individual reels, which tell the story of the European situation from the beginning until the surrender of Finland. Of course, the subject is mounted on 1600 ft. reels like all our features. REEL 1. (Rome-Berlin Axis!) Mussolini visits Hitler in Berlin. Pro-and-anti Communists wage war in Spain. REEL 2. (Austria Invaded.) Schuschnigg falls! Hitler's triumphant entry as troops take over country! Other nations' reactions. REEL 3. (Sudeten Occupied after Munich Pact!) Chamberlain flies to Berchtesgaden Benes firm. Four leaders at Munich. Nazi occupy Sudetenland. REEL 4. (Poland Invaded!) War ruins Poland after Nazi demands rejected. Red pact signed. Allies declare war—mobilize. REEL 5. (At Maginot Line!) French guns at front. British Tommies cross Channel. Warsaw under German air bombs. REEL 6. (War at Sea!) British convoy merchantmen. Actual sea raid by Graf Spee. Battered warship blown up by captain. REEL 7. (Finland Invaded!) Helsinki bombed. Finns stand against great odds. Red Division trapped. Ski patrols in action. REEL 8. Bombs over Europe. (Recommended for curriculum enrichment.)

Metadata Source:Ideal Pictures Corporation Motion Picture Catalog, 1940-1941