Sunday, May 10, 2026

Funeral of Ritterkreuzträger

 1944


Taken from 'Die Deutsche Wochenschau' Nr. 722 -5 July 1944: Black 4-door sedan drives up to group of German officers, doors opened by German soldier, Generaloberst Eduard Dietl wearing black leather coat steps out and is greeted by German Naval Officers. Dietl inspecting troops. Image and sound of German military snare drums, German Nazi flag waves in the breeze. Hitler arrives at state funeral for Generaloberst Dietl. Hitler shakes hands with widow, three young German girls and touches face of young German boy. Hitler delivers eulogy (no audio of Hitler). Hitler helps place large wreath at casket and gives Hitler or Nazi salute. All in attendance gives Hitler salute. Casket carried by German soldiers outside and placed on gun carriage. View of Nazi flag. Other pictures from Eduard Dietl's funeral ceremony can be seen HERE.



Source :
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr. 722 - 5 July 1944

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