On February 2, 1944, he was sent Reichenau work education camp, near Innsbruck. On November 23, Karl was sent to Innsbruck special camp. Their inn was closed and was not given back to Paula after she returned. Paula was also arrested but was released. On September 9, Karl was arrested for anti-Nazi activity and propaganda against Germany. On September 8, 1943, Italy surrendered to the Allies and was occupied by Germany. Karl’s last name was changed to Umbertini. The German culture and language were prohibited and the names of people, cities, landmarks, and streets were Italianized. Karl and his family decided to stay in Sterzing. On June 23, 1939, the Italian and German governments agreed that the residents of South Tyrol could either move to Germany or remain in their homes and be Italianized. Italy signed a treaty of friendship with Nazi Germany in 1936 and others pacts in the coming years. Benito Mussolini seized power in Italy in 1922 and gradually established a Fascist dictatorship.
Karl was an electrician and Paula ran a small inn. The residents maintained their Austrian culture and language. South Tyrol, including Ridnaun, was given to Italy. Following World War I (1914-1918), the Austrian province of Tyrol was divided. Karl Unterthiner was born on June 16, 1901, in Ridnaun, Austria (now Ridanno, Italy), to Johann and Anna Eisenstecken Unterthiner. Austrians sing the German national anthem. People entering the train station with destination Warsaw are described as 'fleeing Jews.' Hitler delivers a mass address about the reintegration of his native land of the "Ostmark" into the Reich, waves to the crowds while standing in a car, and watches a huge military parade.
Most of the film is shot in Vienna, showing: Austrian Chancellor Seyss-Inquart, Hitler Youth leader von Schirach, and SS leader Himmler. Special occasions include the crossing of the border at Kufstein, the destruction of the turnpike at Passau, the occupation of Salzburg and Graz, the fraternization between German and Austrian troops in Villach, and Hitler waving from a balcony in Linz. Starting with a map showing the borders between Germany and Austria fading, this footage illustrates the occupation of Austria by German military forces on Maand the enthusiastic welcome by the Austrian population shouting 'Heil' and 'Hitler,' waving flags, and giving the Nazi salute.
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