The Wereth eleven

The Wereth eleven

DVD - 2011

During World War II, 1.2 million African-Americans served in America's Armed Forces. Fully 125,000 served overseas, and 708 were killed. Among these were the Wereth Eleven. Their story was lost to history, until now. These eleven men were ruthlessly murdered by the Nazi SS during the Battle of the Bulge. Weaved together are exciting visual effects, never-before-seen archival footage, and compelling interviews to detail one of the least-known atrocities committed during World War II.

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Subjects
United States. > Army. > Field Artillery Regiment, 333rd.
World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, African American.
Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Belgium.
World War, 1939-1945 > Atrocities.
Documentary films.
Published
[United States] : Janson Media [2011]
Language
English
Other Authors
Robert Child, 1963- (-), Joseph A. (Joseph Alden) Springer, 1844-
Item Description
Premiered on the National Geographic Channel.
Extra features: panel discussion held at the film's premiere at the National World War II Museum with the producers ; an extended interview with the Joseph Springer ; trailer ; The Wereth 11 exposed, a short film displaying the specia effects used in making the movie.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color, black and white ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD, widescreen, enhanced for 16x9 TV, 5.1 Surround Sound.
Production Credits
Editor, Frederic Lumiere ; director of photography, Jamie Hobbis.
ISBN
9781568394114
Contents unavailable.
Review by Library Journal Review

This docudrama traces the footsteps of 11 African American soldiers who were murdered by the Nazi SS during the Battle of the Bulge (1944-45). Occurring just 25 kilometers from the much more widely known atrocity of Malmedy, this incident involved solders from the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who were overrun by the Germans in the Ardennes region of Belgium. The eponymous protagonists escaped the German assault but were hunted down and brutally executed by SS personnel. Bonus features include a panel discussion by the filmmakers and an interview with the film's cowriter, historian Joseph Springer. VERDICT Told through dramatic reenactments, archival footage, and interviews, this compelling film reveals an important almost lost episode of World War II history. Although the reenactments come across as a bit cheesy at times, they are well done and add to the film's suspense. With graphic images and harsh language, this film is recommended for public and academic libraries.-Rod Bustos, Augusta State Univ. Lib., GA (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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