Summary: A review of the strategic consequences of the expansion of the war by Hitler's attack on Russia.
Description: Opening film of the invasion followed by material illustrating the development of the Anglo-Soviet alliance. The film then looks back to Britain's situation prior to the invasion of Russia, alone and outnumbered but fighting successfully through the Navy and the RAF ("qui porta la guerre en Allemagne pour la premiere fois depuis 1813"). The German advance into Russia is absorbed by the country's immense size; Russia fights back with evacuated industries, partisans. Britain sends supplies to USSR (Tank week) (Reel 2 is missing commentary) in spite of problems (long routes, convoy hazards). An "Open Second Front" rally in Trafalgar Square introduces a sequence showing British forces training; a map explains the importance of the North African theatre; fighting to Tobruk runs parallel with Soviet counter-offensive. Finally the film covers Pearl Harbor and America's entry into the war, closing with shots indicating the unity of the Nations' leaders and forces.
Alternative Title:LE MONDE EN MARCHE [Series Title]
Production Details: Ministry of Information (Production sponsor)
Phoenix (London) (Production company)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords: society, Allied - history (object name)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: French
Title language: Music and Sound Effects only
Subtitle language: French
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 2
Footage: 1951 ft; Running time: 22 mins
