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A testament to the courage and sacrifice made by those who paid the ultimate price for victory. Shot entirely in colour, this award-winning series recounts the complete history of World War II as never seen before. WWII was a truly global conflict fought in extraordinary terrain over four continents. This remarkable programme takes us right to the front lines of combat and into the daily lives of servicemen taking on their enemy face to face. Packed with dramatic colour footage, this programme puts you at the front lines but also at home with the civilian population, who suffer the burden of rationing, terror and concern for their loved ones overseas. This is a story of bravery in the face of extreme hardship.
FACE TO FACE
Shot in colour, this remarkable programme takes us right to the front lines of combat and into the daily lives of the servicemen taking on their enemy face to face. They endured a terrifying and emotional struggle to stay live while experiencing appalling suffering and being pushed beyond the limits of hope.
BATTLEGROUND
WWII was a truly global conflict fought in extraordinary terrain over four continents. This terrain was paid for in blood as thousands of men found their final resting place in the ground for which they fought. This emotional programme is a testament to the courage and sacrifice made by those who paid the ultimate price for victory.
AIR WAR
Of all the assignments a serviceman might find himself undertaking during WWII, flying seemed to offer the greatest promise of glory. What
was not apparent to anyone in the early years of the conflict was that flying would become the most dangerous job of the war. Packed with dramatic colour footage, this programme puts you in the cockpit with
the courageous Second World War airmen.
ANCHORS AWEIGH
For the sailors and submariners who fought in WWII, combat at sea differed radically from any previous conflict. We find ourselves shoulder to shoulder with mariners battling Kamikazes aboard huge warships, or guiding troops to the shore off a tiny landing craft. We also venture beneath the waves with the brave and elite sailors aboard submarines.
FUELLING THE FIRE
It has been said that war is a hungry beast that devours everything in its path. In order to feed that beast in WWII, the leaders of the allied forces challenged themselves to create the most advanced supply system in the history of warfare. This is the story of the men and women who worked to sustain the war effort by delivering the supplies.
Without them the war-machine would have ground to a halt.
HOMEFRONT
WWII touched the lives of not only the millions of combatants at the front lines but also the civilian populations at home. Women, children and the elderly bravely shouldered their duties while suffering the burden of rationing, terror and concern for their loved ones overseas. This is a story of bravery in the face of extreme hardship.
FACE TO FACE
Shot in colour, this remarkable programme takes us right to the front lines of combat and into the daily lives of the servicemen taking on their enemy face to face. They endured a terrifying and emotional struggle to stay live while experiencing appalling suffering and being pushed beyond the limits of hope.
BATTLEGROUND
WWII was a truly global conflict fought in extraordinary terrain over four continents. This terrain was paid for in blood as thousands of men found their final resting place in the ground for which they fought. This emotional programme is a testament to the courage and sacrifice made by those who paid the ultimate price for victory.
AIR WAR
Of all the assignments a serviceman might find himself undertaking during WWII, flying seemed to offer the greatest promise of glory. What
was not apparent to anyone in the early years of the conflict was that flying would become the most dangerous job of the war. Packed with dramatic colour footage, this programme puts you in the cockpit with
the courageous Second World War airmen.
ANCHORS AWEIGH
For the sailors and submariners who fought in WWII, combat at sea differed radically from any previous conflict. We find ourselves shoulder to shoulder with mariners battling Kamikazes aboard huge warships, or guiding troops to the shore off a tiny landing craft. We also venture beneath the waves with the brave and elite sailors aboard submarines.
FUELLING THE FIRE
It has been said that war is a hungry beast that devours everything in its path. In order to feed that beast in WWII, the leaders of the allied forces challenged themselves to create the most advanced supply system in the history of warfare. This is the story of the men and women who worked to sustain the war effort by delivering the supplies.
Without them the war-machine would have ground to a halt.
HOMEFRONT
WWII touched the lives of not only the millions of combatants at the front lines but also the civilian populations at home. Women, children and the elderly bravely shouldered their duties while suffering the burden of rationing, terror and concern for their loved ones overseas. This is a story of bravery in the face of extreme hardship.
Product Description
A testament to the courage and sacrifice made by those who paid the ultimate price for victory.
Shot entirely in colour, this award-winning series recounts the complete history of World War II as never seen before. WWII was a truly global conflict fought in extraordinary terrain over four continents. This remarkable programme takes us right to the front lines of combat and into the daily lives of servicemen taking on their enemy face to face. Packed with dramatic colour footage, this programme puts you at the front lines but also at home with the civilian population, who suffer the burden of rationing, terror and concern for their loved ones overseas. This is a story of bravery in the face of extreme hardship.
Featuring:
Face to Face
Battleground
Air War
Anchors Aweigh
Homefront
Fuelling the Fire
The Price of War
Aftermath
Shot entirely in colour, this award-winning series recounts the complete history of World War II as never seen before. WWII was a truly global conflict fought in extraordinary terrain over four continents. This remarkable programme takes us right to the front lines of combat and into the daily lives of servicemen taking on their enemy face to face. Packed with dramatic colour footage, this programme puts you at the front lines but also at home with the civilian population, who suffer the burden of rationing, terror and concern for their loved ones overseas. This is a story of bravery in the face of extreme hardship.
Featuring:
Face to Face
Battleground
Air War
Anchors Aweigh
Homefront
Fuelling the Fire
The Price of War
Aftermath
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62 of 66 people found the following review helpful
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I have only looked at two of the discs in this set so far and they are all about how AMERICA won the the war. The title of the disc set should read: America_And How We Won The War.
This set is an absolute waste of £16.00, it is rubbish. The narrator never shuts up, the film quality is poor,the sound is'nt too bad, but wobbly in parts, nothing like the excellent quality of WORLD AT WAR series. The best place for this set of DVDs is in the DUSTBIN, where mine are going right now. The only part of this set worth keeping are the DVD cases. Do not waste your money. Like I said I have only seen two of the discs and I will not even bother to glance at the rest of them, the narration drives you nuts. If you want learn about World War Two, buy the WORLD AT WAR Set.
This set is an absolute waste of £16.00, it is rubbish. The narrator never shuts up, the film quality is poor,the sound is'nt too bad, but wobbly in parts, nothing like the excellent quality of WORLD AT WAR series. The best place for this set of DVDs is in the DUSTBIN, where mine are going right now. The only part of this set worth keeping are the DVD cases. Do not waste your money. Like I said I have only seen two of the discs and I will not even bother to glance at the rest of them, the narration drives you nuts. If you want learn about World War Two, buy the WORLD AT WAR Set.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I wish I'd read the reviews. I am an actor and was hoping for a UK based viewpoint for research. The picture of the RAF plane threw me a red herring. THis is an incessantly glib, non stop narration of a very simplistic view of the war- from an American perspective. Informative if you want that, and don't like to think too much about the history you're being spoon fed. But if you can listen to the terrible terrible TERRIBLE acting voiceovers without reaching for the remote, you did better than me. The "english" voice overs need to be heard to be believed.
The thing I learned- read reviews before buying.
The thing I learned- read reviews before buying.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good but minimizes somewhat the role of the US in the European War
This is a great documentary. Very complete.
I love history and felt like I knew more or less everything about World War 2. Boy, was I wrong! Read more
I love history and felt like I knew more or less everything about World War 2. Boy, was I wrong! Read more
Published 3 days ago by Elias from Florida
WW2 in colour
This is a truly awful set of DVDs which are, to my mind a complete waste of money. They tell you very little about the war just endless drivel about some of the types of people who... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Ali
World War 2
Very informative , gives a total insight into the details of of the causes of the war and how the war progressed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Viren
Thanks, Most Everyone, I Don't Think I'll Bother
A lot of your comments show why I won't go to see American WW2 films.
As far as the big picture is concerned, I think we should remember that probably 70% of the war in... Read more
As far as the big picture is concerned, I think we should remember that probably 70% of the war in... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Badger O Stripey One
Good Set, But Misleading Title
This box set is worth viewing. The hour on submarine warfare is particularly interesting. All other content is original and informative. The title of the set was misleading for me. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Alan T
WWII In Colour (6 Disc Box Set [DVD] )
This set is excellent, one of the best accounts of the 2nd WW that I have seen and to have it in colour makes even better, highly recommended as an addition to anyones WW2... Read more
Published 18 months ago by L. F. Mitchell
what's the effort?
This documentary is narrated for the kept-dumb American public. It grossly neglects all but the american participation in WWII. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Thomas B. G. Hendrix
The USA won WWII single-handed, apparently
A big disappointment as only the USA's war is recorded. How anyone could produce a WWII documentary and not include the Battle of Britain in the 'Air War' section is, frankly,... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mr. A. Griffin
average
It is average & not as good as I expected. It covers mainly on pacific-islands & Us marines.
Published 24 months ago by Jimmy Fung
great one of the best
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST DOCOS IN COLOUR I HAVE. SEEING AS THE YANKS TOOK MORE COLOUR FOOTAGE THAN ANYONE YOU WILL SEE MORE YANKS. Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by Trevor B. Thomas
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