Title:GERMAN EXPLOSIVE MOTOR BOATS [Allocated Title]
Film Number:GWY 800
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Summary: Unedited film of German explosive motor boats of the Linse type being prepared for use, possibly at Anzio in April 1944.
Description: 1. a) Men of the Brandenburg Division (?) seated in a pine forest clearing eating a meal brought by a Kübelwagen with naval number-plates. b) Three men uncover a well-concealed explosive motor boat (No: 312a) in the forest. View of crew's rations and crew fitting on life-jackets and paratroop-style helmets. c) Men sitting in forest off-duty. Local naval commander (?) talking with other Germans outside a house overlooking the coast. Pan to shore and close-up views of explosive boat No: 311, showing metal ring around bow which detaches rear section of boat which sinks and then explodes hydrostatically. 2. a) Men of the Brandenburg Division (?) are briefed by a Hauptmann in the pine forest clearing. b) View of an ancient church or monastery nearby, with banana palms in the grounds. Road sign outside points to Hauptverbandplatz (dressing station). c) Crew members talking, one wears lifejacket. d) Six explosive motor boats including No: 314a and 314b on trailers in a forest clearing. Detailed view of spring-mounted detonator. Testing steering of boat still on land.
