This fragmentary German newsreel from WWII was released in Spanish, presumably for distribution in Franco era Spain. It documents various military actions during World War II, focusing on the movements and attacks of German forces against the Red Army. It includes scenes of German troops reaching an intract bridge on the Soviet border, Soviet soldiers including (as the film specifically goes out of its way to mention) a Jewish Soviet non-commissioned officer. The film also shows the German Luftwaffe bombing Russian airfields and railway facilities to support the Wehrmacht ground armies’ offensive. The narrative highlights the strategic and tactical maneuvers of the German military during the opening stages of Operation Barbarossa.

• 0:19: A signpost for the Russian border is shown.

• 0:36: German troops reach a bridge shortly before it is blown up.

• 1:08: Soviet soldiers are depicted.

• 2:11: A Jewish Soviet non-commissioned officer is shown.

• 2:30: The German Air Force bombs enemy airfields as part of the ground armies’ offensive.

• 4:02: Bombs are dropped on airfields, railway facilities, and army routes.

• 4:24: The German Air Force Dornier bombers prepares the advance of the Wehrmacht with heavy bombing.

• 5:29: The film continues with scenes of bombing and military operations.

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