Desert Victory (1943)

The Allied campaign to drive Germany and Italy from North Africa is analysed, with the major portion of the film examining the battles at El Alamein, including a re-enactment.

Writer:

J.L. Hodson

Stars:

Harold Alexander, Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler

Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Harold Alexander	...	Himself (archive footage) (as General Alexander)
Winston Churchill	...	Himself (archive footage) (as Mr. Churchill)
Adolf Hitler	...	Himself (archive footage) (as Hitler)
Bernard L. Montgomery	...	Himself (archive footage) (as General Montgomery)
Erwin Rommel	...	Himself (archive footage) (as Rommel)

Storyline

This documentary recounts the famous World War II battle of El Alamein, considered one of the key turning points in the war against the Nazis. The film uses actual footage taken during the battle, including film captured from the Nazis, to explain the battle tactics and their execution. It also pays tribute to the men and women on the home front who, in their work in the factories and in their lives in general, made victory possible.

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Plot Keywords:

el alamein | north africa | u boat | italian army | afrika corps | 

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Taglines:

The full-length feature story of the rout of Rommel in Africa by the British 8th Army... with the most thrilling scenes ever taken under fire!

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Genres:

Documentary | War

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English German

Release Date:

13 April 1943 (USA)

Also Known As:

Victoire du désert

Filming Locations:

Egypt

Company Credits

Production Co:

Royal Air Force Film Production Unit, The Army Film & Photographic Unit

Technical Specs

Runtime:

62 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

And opening announcement states that four cameramen were killed and thirteen injured or captured.

User Reviews

A Very Important Documentary about World War II!

This documentary was awarded an Academy Award during the midst of World War II. With film and stock footage, please be aware that quality may have effected it while viewing over time. The documentary covers Germany's General Rommel and British General Montgomery in the desert. This documentary shows actual footage of Rommel and Hitler themselves. During the making of this film, four British Army cameramen were killed, seven were wounded, and six were taken prisoners by the Germans. Wartime even during World War II was a dangerous time for even the cast and crew who were determined to show the world the enemy's path of destruction in the desert. World War II's primary motive was to overtake and control the world. Hitler and his men were on their way but thankfully they lost. But it was too late for the millions of casualties of war and the survivors left to rebuild and construct after wards.