This film tells the true story of the 1st SS Panzer Division "Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler," which had started out as Hitler's personal bodyguard unit. We start at the conclusion of the Polish campaign in 1939, with Hitler reviewing the outfit. We follow them through the campaign in Holland, including the linkup with German paratroops in Rotterdam, and the invasion of France in 1940. We then follow them down the…
Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler In Action (1941)
Chronicles combat action of Hitler's elite bodyguard regiment from 1940 to 1941. From Rotterdam to Greece, German frontline cameramen captured footage of early victorious campaigns. Scenes of camp life and ceremonies convey an impression of the comradeship, pride, and elan of this mighty military formation.
Top Cast
Harry Geise
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Adolf Hitler
Self (uncredited)
Erwin Rommel
Self (uncredited)
Sepp Dietrich
Self (uncredited)
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What is Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler In Action about?
Chronicles combat action of Hitler's elite bodyguard regiment from 1940 to 1941. From Rotterdam to Greece, German frontline cameramen captured footage of early victorious campaigns. Scenes of camp life and ceremonies convey an impression of the comradeship, pride, and elan of…
When was Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler In Action released?
Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler In Action was released in 1941.
What genres does Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler In Action belong to?
Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler In Action is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler In Action?
The cast of Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler In Action includes Harry Geise, Adolf Hitler, Erwin Rommel, Sepp Dietrich.