Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus (2009)
On April 9, 1938, the 1st Mountain Division was formed in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and quickly grew to a strength of 20,000 men. At the beginning of the Russian campaign on 22 June 1941, the "Edelweiss Division" ran into a buildup of 122 Red Army divisions with over 10,000 tanks and 91 air squadrons on the southern front alone. In the toughest of battles, the mountain troops fought their way to the summit of Mount Elbrus - the highest mountain in the Caucasus! - and set military as well as alpinistic standards of almost superhuman performance. In moving eyewitness accounts, illustrated by gripping original footage, the triumphant march and ordeal of the 1st Mountain Division from June 1941 to December 1942 is traced under the leadership of the renowned British book and film author.
Cast
- Anton Leeb - Self
- Werner Jacobi - Self
- Heinz Magenheimer - Self
- Herbert Döhring - Self
- Wilhelm Maier-Solgk - Self
- Helmut Beck - Self
- Nick Benjamin - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Keywords
world war ii
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus about?
- On April 9, 1938, the 1st Mountain Division was formed in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and quickly grew to a strength of 20,000 men. At the beginning of the Russian campaign on 22 June 1941, the "Edelweiss Division" ran into a buildup of 122 Red Army divisions with over 10,000 tanks and 91 air squadrons on the southern front alone. In the toughest of battles, the mountain troops fought their way to the summit of Mount Elbrus - the highest mountain in the Caucasus! - and set military as well as alpinistic standards of almost superhuman performance. In moving eyewitness accounts, illustrated by gripping original footage, the triumphant march and ordeal of the 1st Mountain Division from June 1941 to December 1942 is traced under the leadership of the renowned British book and film author.
- Who directed Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus?
- Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus was directed by Stuart Russell.
- Who stars in Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus?
- Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus stars Anton Leeb, Werner Jacobi, Heinz Magenheimer, Herbert Döhring, Wilhelm Maier-Solgk, Helmut Beck.
- How long is Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus?
- Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus?
- Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus is a Documentary film.
- Where was Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus produced?
- Von Garmisch in den Kaukasus was produced in Germany.