Army Film Section
PANZERS ATTACK!
This film documents decisive combat actions
of the 19th Panzer Corps during the attack against France
in conjunction with the Kleist Group (First attack 5/10 to 5/29/1940).
Fighting in the 19th Panzer Corps were:
the 1st Panzer Division under It.-Gen. Kirchner,
the 2nd Panzer Division under It.-Gen. Veiel,
the 10th Panzer Division under It.-Gen. Schaal.
The corps was lead by General of Panzer troops, Guderian.
In the spring of 1940, we faced the task of forcing a break
through the extended Maginot Line at Sedan.
We knew this difficult undertaking could only succeed,
and the success only be exploited,
if the officers and men were thoroughly prepared for it.
Our winter and spring labors therefore consisted of energetic, theoretical,
and practical training of the divisions,
and ongoing deliberations on up-to-date coordination
with our air force,
as well as preparing officers well in advance
for the psychological demands
connected with threats to their flanks and rear,
unreliable communications,
and logistical problems following the successful breakthrough.
With full confidence in victory,
we began the advance to the border on May 9.
5/10, case yellow!
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Fire!