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16-06-2008, 11:41 AM
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 | The autobahn Long seen as a symbol of the Third Reich the autobahn's were originally designed under the Weimar Republic but construction intensified under Hitler. although the program never reached its intended targets there were nevertheless a fair number constructed (or in stages of development) by the time war broke out. Here are some youtube clips: YouTube - Driving along the Autobahn, 1937 - www.pastfinder.de YouTube - Die Reichsautobahn - This appears to be some sort of documentary produced by the Propaganda ministry YouTube - 1938 Hitler Inaugurates the Completed German Highway
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16-06-2008, 01:34 PM
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16-06-2008, 01:55 PM
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16-06-2008, 02:33 PM
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| Silly old moo   Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Co Down, Northern Ireland
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The film clips may be old, but the commentary is not. The start of this clip mentions '38 awards from AH meted out to these men: 1. Fritz Todt Fritz Todt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 2. Dr Ferdinand Porsche Ferdinand Porsche - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 3. and joint award to be shared between Prof Willy Messerschmidt Willy Messerschmitt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and Prof Ernst Heinkel Ernst Heinkel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [Obviously not mentioned, and one who didn't get a prize Hugo Junkers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] The commentary about the Autobahn book also mentions how building provided jobs. Noted also is how many Germans didn't know how use the road, wondering if they had to pay to go on it. Also the first stretches were made by Railway engineers, cut into the landscape and this was stopped, as that sort of engineering was not required for roads. The clips showing trees and central reservations is accompanied by commentary on how some trees were singled out for saving. Harmony was the watch word and even service buildings were required to be built to local traditions. Viewed restrospectively this isn't just about the Autobahn network, "motorisation" and tourism and propaganda, it is to my ears, how all was planned centrally with more than economic growth in mind. Hitler's words at the end provides chilling hints of what was to come. [I don't care to translate the words used in that last clip.] A quote from the start : 'AH stated that "Without cars, planes and loudspeakers the rise of power would not have been possible.' Interestingly put together clip. dbf
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16-06-2008, 02:37 PM
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| Silly old moo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Co Down, Northern Ireland
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Did indeed O, last time we talked about IWM archives, printed for my Dad - to see if recognises the guys in the first 2 in part. Will see him next weekend. dbf | |
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16-06-2008, 05:12 PM
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Continuing the theme though here's a link to info about a famous picture taken at the AVUS, the famous racetrack on the outskirts of Berlin that is now part of the Autobahn network: 8W - Where? - AVUS Quite a modern looking Audi car!
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16-06-2008, 06:38 PM
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| Silly old moo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Co Down, Northern Ireland
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I can't get the link to work ... is it just me? BTW, my great grandparents lost their old family home and their land, thanks to a compulsory 'purchase' order - no house to see now, just a great big autobahn ... dbf
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