Description
THE SIEGFRIED LINE: Nazi Germany's Line of Defense
Product Details
- UPC: 5034504702677
- Director: Various
- Genre: Documentary, War, History
- Number of discs: 1
- Label: Pegasus
- Release date: 2002
Overview
The Siegfried Line: Nazi Germany's Line of Defense delves into the history and construction of one of the most formidable defensive structures of the Second World War. Built by tens of thousands of workers, this massive line of defense featured underground tunnels, hidden minefields, tank-traps, and numerous troop garrisons, showcasing the immense organization and might of the German defenders.
This DVD explores the Siegfried Line's role in the war, from its construction to its eventual breaching by Allied forces. Featuring genuine wartime imagery, expert analysis, and interviews with veterans, this DVD offers a comprehensive and engaging look at the Siegfried Line's legacy in the history of warfare.
Product Specifications
- Format: DVD
- Region: PAL All Regions
- Screen Format: 4:3
- Sound: Stereo
- Language: English
- Main feature length: Approximately 56 minutes
- Extras: Interactive menus, 6 scene selections, 10 excerpts from other War Files titles
Scene Selection
- Start
- The Underground Structure
- Invasion
- Arnhem
- The Push to the Rhine
- Breaching the Walls
Interesting Facts
- The Siegfried Line, also known as the Westwall, was constructed between 1938 and 1940, stretching over 390 miles along Germany's western border.
- The defensive line featured over 18,000 bunkers, as well as numerous tank traps, anti-tank ditches, and other obstacles.
- The Siegfried Line was breached by Allied forces during the Battle of Aachen in 1944, marking the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany's defenses in the west.
From Backside:
Constructed by tens of thousands of workers, this was Nazi Germany's massive line of defense with underground tunnels, deadly hidden minefields, tank-traps and innumerable troop garrisons that displayed immense organisation and spread the length of the German defensive borders.
