1941 "DIE DEUTSCHE WOCHENSCHAU" WWII GERMAN PROPAGANDA NEWSREEL MALTA U-BOAT ATTACKS GG51535b

This "Die Deutsche Wochenschau" German propaganda newsreel dates to late 1941 or early 1942. It focuses on coordinated German air and naval operations, beginning with bombing raids over Malta and transitioning into a prolonged submarine campaign against an Allied convoy in the North Atlantic. It depicts detection, pursuit, and multi-phase attacks by U-boats, emphasizing coordination, persistence, and destruction of enemy shipping, all framed in a propagandistic narrative of dominance and effectiveness. 0:00 Main titles.- The coastline of Malta is shown. 1:06 - The harbor of Valletta appears largely deserted after heavy German air attacks. 1:14 - An air attack begins; a German aircraft dives toward its target, with slow-motion footage emphasizing the speed and intensity of the assault. 1:21 - The slowed visuals allow detailed observation of the bombing run. 1:36 - Continued bombardment 1:50 - A bell sound is heard, adding dramatic emphasis. 2:01 - Numerous white patches mark destruction from earlier bombing raids. 2:19 - Thick smoke columns rise, marking bomb impacts; another attack run begins. 2:27 - Heavy smoke blankets the area, indicating successful strikes. 2:50 - Enemy fighter aircraft engage; German planes move to intercept. 3:43 - A German combat aircraft is shown in flight. 3:51 - An enemy aircraft is hit and destroyed. 4:02 - German air units are portrayed as dominating the skies over Malta. 4:12 - Transition to a U-boat operating in the North Atlantic. 4:15 - Careful lookout is emphasized as crucial for success 4:21 - A convoy is spotted on the horizon. . 4:28 - The commander is called to the bridge. 4:39 - The convoy is shown in formation. 4:41 - A U-boat reports contact; the information is relayed to central command. 4:51 - The convoy’s grid position is identified. 4:58 - Orders are issued to deploy additional submarines. 5:04 - Commanders receive their instructions. . 5:19 - The submarines change course and head toward the target at high speed. 5:38 - A destroyer detects a U-boat and attempts to pursue it. 5:52 - The destroyer fires; shells land close, forcing evasive maneuvers. 6:06 - Alarm is sounded; the submarine dives. 6:19 - The U-boat descends rapidly underwater. 6:30 - The destroyer passes overhead and drops depth charges. 6:36 - Additional U-boats arrive and establish contact with the convoy. 6:49 - Sonar tracking monitors the pursuing destroyer. 7:17 - The destroyer remains directly above the submerged submarine. 7:27 - The convoy attempts to evade by changing course while escorts maneuver defensively. 7:36 - The U-boats persist in tracking despite countermeasures. 7:51 - Rough seas do not deter the submarines. 8:06 - The enemy convoy remains visible on the horizon. 8:15 - After prolonged pursuit, the submarines maneuver ahead of the convoy. 8:24 - Additional U-boats join the formation. 8:32 - The leading submarines reach firing position and prepare to attack. 9:05 - Torpedoes are launched underwater, striking the first ships. 9:15 - Enemy escorts respond with depth charges. 9:17 - More submarines move into favorable firing positions by dusk. 9:35 - One submarine temporarily withdraws due to mechanical issues. 9:42 - A nighttime surface attack sinks additional ships.. 9:50 - The convoy is scattered. 9:57 - U-boats reload torpedoes. 10:19 - Torpedo tubes are prepared for firing. 10:29 - A torpedo is launched and tracked with a stopwatch. 10:39 - A successful hit is observed. 10:44 - Firing sequence is completed. 10:58 - Another successful hit is recorded. . 11:06 - Enemy destroyers use flares and searchlights to locate submarines.. 11:17 - A tanker attempts to escape north but encounters a repaired submarine. 11:25 - The tanker is attacked with gunfire and set ablaze. 11:59 - Burning oil spreads across the sea. 12:05 - U-boats continue their pursuit of the enemy. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD and 2k/4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com