*** World War II Documentaries ***

[Warfare1]

ORIGINAL: SuluSea

For my money Victory At Sea is without question the best.

Recently I've been buying stuff from The War File , Carrier Wars, Greatest Sea Battles, Battle of Midway, all are very good.

ORIGINAL: Warfare1

Just a question about "Victory at Sea":

I understand it's narrated with a musical score, but are there sound effects as well?

I mean, when sea battles are shown, do we hear any naval guns or planes? Or is it all just music?

Thanks.

YES Sound effects as the person filming it would hear. With studio added narration and music.

Thank you very much SuluSea. That is the answer I was waiting for.

I believe a new edition of Victory at Sea is coming out in April for $10.00 for all 26 episodes. It's a must buy.

Many thanks [&o]

[Warfare1]

Air Power with Walter Cronkite



The Riveting Stories of
World War II Air Combat

Narrated by Walter Cronkite

* 3 DVD Set
* Running Time: Over 6 Hours
* Color and B & W

This riveting 6 hour documentary, produced by CBS News in conjunction with the U.S. Air Force and narrated by Walter Cronkite, chronicles the impact that the fighting machines of the air had on the outcome of World War II. Follow Hitler's determined attempts to conquer Britain by sending the Luftwaffe over the English Channel to bomb London. Relive the infamous day when Japan's Air Force attacked Pearl Harbor, the D-Day invasion of Normandy and the deadly dogfights in the Pacific theater.

Featuring spectacular and rare documentary film footage, this fascinating retrospective also explores aviation's impact on the 20th Century. Culled from over 300 million feet of film including captured enemy footage. Here are the unforgettable stories of World War II... Air Power.



MY RATING: 5 STARS/5 STARS

This is a superb collection of documentaries covering both the European and Pacific Wars as it examines the use of air power.

Narrated by the great Walter Cronkite, this 6 hour collection is tightly edited, exciting and is something you will want to watch again and again.

No movie will be able to capture the excitement of seeing actual film footage from dogfights in the Battle of Britain, huge bomber formations over Germany, carrier battles, to B-29s heading over the Pacific to Japan.

This collection has it all.

My only nitpick is that there is a slight lip-sync problem with the veteran being interviewed on two of the short extra features on disc two. This only lasts a few minutes and does not detract from this great dvd collection.


Amazon.ca:
http://tinyurl.com/ywcaow

Amazon.com:
http://tinyurl.com/28r5hk

[panzers]

ORIGINAL: Warfare1

Air Power with Walter Cronkite



The Riveting Stories of
World War II Air Combat

Narrated by Walter Cronkite

* 3 DVD Set
* Running Time: Over 6 Hours
* Color and B & W

This riveting 6 hour documentary, produced by CBS News in conjunction with the U.S. Air Force and narrated by Walter Cronkite, chronicles the impact that the fighting machines of the air had on the outcome of World War II. Follow Hitler's determined attempts to conquer Britain by sending the Luftwaffe over the English Channel to bomb London. Relive the infamous day when Japan's Air Force attacked Pearl Harbor, the D-Day invasion of Normandy and the deadly dogfights in the Pacific theater.

Featuring spectacular and rare documentary film footage, this fascinating retrospective also explores aviation's impact on the 20th Century. Culled from over 300 million feet of film including captured enemy footage. Here are the unforgettable stories of World War II... Air Power.



MY RATING: 5 STARS/5 STARS

This is a superb collection of documentaries covering both the European and Pacific Wars as it examines the use of air power.

Narrated by the great Walter Cronkite, this 6 hour collection is tightly edited, exciting and is something you will want to watch again and again.

No movie will be able to capture the excitement of seeing actual film footage from dogfights in the Battle of Britain, huge bomber formations over Germany, carrier battles, to B-29s heading over the Pacific to Japan.

This collection has it all.

My only nitpick is that there is a slight lip-sync problem with the veteran being interviewed on two of the short extra features on disc two. This only lasts a few minutes and does not detract from this great dvd collection.


Amazon.ca:
http://tinyurl.com/ywcaow

Amazon.com:
http://tinyurl.com/28r5hk

Anything at all having to do with the name Walter Cronkite attached to it has to be good.
It doesn't get any better than that. He is as good as it gets as far as information about the war from the American point of view. I'm ordering first thing tomorrow.

[Warfare1]

ORIGINAL: panzers



Air Power with Walter Cronkite


Anything at all having to do with the name Walter Cronkite attached to it has to be good.
It doesn't get any better than that. He is as good as it gets as far as information about the war from the American point of view. I'm ordering first thing tomorrow.

For me, those 6 hours just flew by (heh).

As a wargamer, if I could edit together six hours of air history/combat, then this collection would be it.

It covers the history of WWII air power. Ride along with huge B-17 bomber formations as they head for Germany; ride in a massive B-29 as it goes on a bombing run over Japan.

You are there with the Luftwaffe as they strike Britain....

Experience the great carrier battles.... the bombing runs on Rabaul...

Great air combat footage all in one package...

The bonus extras are narrated by Dale Reed (excellent voice).

[Warfare1]

Battlefield - Battle for the Crimea





Hitler's obsession with the Crimea was the source of fierce disagreements with his General staff, who, according to the Fuhrer, 'knew nothing about the economics of war'. So it was that the German 11th Army under Manstein broke through the Soviet lines in October 1941 - but this was only the beginning of a series of bloody battles that cost the Russians two whole armies. For his bombardment and capture of Sevastapol, Manstein was promoted to Field Marshal.

However, the tide turned after the disastrous German defeats at Stalingrad and Kursk. Cut off and isolated in the Crimea, the Germans faced massive Russian attacks and Sevastapol surrendered - against Hitler's orders - in May 1944. Twelve German and Rumanian divisions were completely destroyed and 25,000 prisoners were taken.

MY RATING: 5 STARS/5 STARS

At 101 minutes running time, I enjoyed this documentary. Visually appealing (it uses maps and counters to depict armies and strategy), and with solid narration and actual combat footage, it recounts Manstein's brilliant victories in the Crimea.

Highly recommended for military enthusiasts and those who enjoy east front battles.

Amazon.ca
http://tinyurl.com/yu9nyf

Amazon.com
http://tinyurl.com/2zg227

[Custer1961]

You can see the entire Victory at Sea series for free on the net here:
 
http://tvworldwide.com/videosearch.cfm?search=victory+at+sea&channel=0