Title:STRONG POINT 42 : an incident from the Soviet front [Main Title]
Film Number:CSU 205
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Summary: The story of a 'typical incident' on the Russian front.
Description: The Red Army's advance is held up by a German strongpoint; in the trenches a popular young Lieutenant is told by a wounded comrade that a surprise raid might be able to knock it out. The Lieutenant volunteers to lead a raid, and is given permission by a Captain who warns of the danger. The Lieutenant picks 4 men from volunteers, and after some difficulties they capture the strongpoint. The Germans mount a large counterattack, including tanks (use of captured film); the Russians call down artillery bombardment on their own position (some actuality Russian news film); not only is the counterattack beaten off, and the strongpoint held by the Russians, but the raiding-party survive. Film ends with predictable 'hospital' scene.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:CSU 205
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:NON-IWM
Featured Period:1939-1945
Production Date:1941
Production Country: USSR
Production Details: Soviet War News Film Agency (Production sponsor)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: Red Army (regiment/service)
