This is the ultimate primary source on the Waffen SS. Featuring Hitler's elite regiment as recorded by the cameras of Gunter d?Alquen?s SS Kriegsberichte Propaganda Kompanie. The film includes footage from the front lines of the SS in action during the fierce fighting for Holland and France.

Also featured is extensive footage of the SS Leibstandarte taking part in the lightning invasions, which witnessed the fall of Yugoslavia and Greece. SS front-line cameramen capture the spirit of the early victorious campaigns as experienced by this, Hitler?s favoured regiment of the Waffen SS.

Further footage of everyday life in camp and SS ceremonies complete a comprehensive primary source impression of this legendary formation as it was viewed by audiences in 1941.