Week that Shook the World

Duration: 33

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Columbia Broadcasting System

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Narrated by Walter Cronkite, reviews by using documentary film the events of the period between August 23, 1939, when Russia and Germany signed their non-aggression pact, to Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. Shows the German bombing of Warsaw, the dramatic evacuation of the children from Warsaw, and the attempted defense of the Siegfried Line. Reveals the emotions of the people from the indifference of the Americans and the calm preparedness of the British to the staunch patriotism of the Poles.

Complete Record: Narrated by Walter Cronkite, reviews by using documentary film the events of the period between August 23, 1939, when Russia and Germany signed their non-aggression pact, to Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. Shows the German bombing of Warsaw, the dramatic evacuation of the children from Warsaw, and the attempted defense of the Siegfried Line. Reveals the emotions of the people from the indifference of the Americans and the calm preparedness of the British to the staunch patriotism of the Poles., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.