Sprung in den Feind 1942

Overview

The film depicts the mission of German paratroopers during the early days of World War II, focusing on their operation in the Netherlands. The first reel shows the paratroopers assembling at a field airport, receiving a motivational address from their commander about their mission to prevent a French attack on the Ruhr by keeping bridges in Holland open. The second reel captures the mass jump over Moordijk, the landing, and the subsequent combat activities, including securing bridges, capturing