THE EASTERN FRONT Documentary PART 2 – TO STALINGRAD

A study of the German invasion of Russia during WWII, utilising newsreel film, animated maps and interviews with both German and Russian participants, and examining how the Germans’ use of armour led to an early success against a numerically superior enemy. PART 2 - The battle of Stalingrad in Nov 1942 and the German attempt to relieve their Sixth Army, including the confrontation on the Chir River. © 1984 This production is for viewing purposes only and should not be reproduced without prior consent. This film is part of a comprehensive collection of contemporary Military Training programmes and supporting documentation including scripts, storyboards and cue sheets. All material is stored and archived. World War II and post-war material along with all original film material is held by the Imperial War Museum Film and Video Archive.