Siege of Leningrad - 1941 | Movietone Moment | 8 September 2023

On this day in 1941, Germany began the 900-day siege of Leningrad during World War II. Here is a British Movietone report showing scenes from Leningrad under siege. The people of Leningrad display an indestructible spirit in holding out against the Germans. The Soviet partisans harass and kill the enemy. Scenes In Leningrad where, under the statue of Lenin, speakers address the crowds. Guerrilla bands are organised behind the Nazi lines and they study maps before setting out - both men and women. At an aerodrome, bombers take off. We go aloft in a dive-bomber and watch the bombs leave the plane and scream to earth onto German lines of communication. Interior shots in the plane with hand on the lever. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of the Associated Press. Find out more about AP Archive: htt