DVD 1 - Combat America - '1st Lieutenant Clark Gable' provides the voice over for this World War II US Army Air forces Film that tells the story of the 351st Bombardment Group AAF. Amongst remarkable footage taken from the combat planes in action, 'Combat America' provides a rare portrait of the planes and men that flew them both working and at rest. DVD 2 - The Sky Soldiers, Vietnam - It was 1965 and the first combat troops had arrived in Vietnam. This remarkable archive film tells the story of 173 Airborne Paratroops - The Sky Soldiers - from the perspective of a journalist, and shows a close up portrait of the soldiers carrying out everyday peaceful tasks, alongside combat footage of their battles. DVD 3 - Canada At War, V Was For Victory - Using archive film footage from World War II, 'V was for Victory' tells the fascinating story of the Canadian Force's role in the liberation of occupied Europe. Featuring the Canadian Army's march into occupied Netherlands and Belgium, and the troops' capture of enemy ground in Germany, the film also shows Mackenzie King's 1945 re-election and the Canadian Navy's role in the pacific.
The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross presents the epic battle between two Middle Age superpowers: the Christian Crusaders and the Muslims. Fought over two centuries, the conflict decided the fate of the Holy Land of the Middle East. Only a tiny strip of land, just a few hundred miles long, it contained the ultimate prize, the city of Jerusalem. Experience the murder, treachery and bloodshed of the First, Second and Third Crusades through the eyes of key historical figures such as Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, King Louis VII, and Nur al-Din. This documentary brings the legendary chapter of history alive and offers a fresh insight for a new generation in conflict.
Actor Jim Carter introduces two Ministry of Information WWII films. 'Defiance' tracks the impact of the Blitz on the resources of ordinary people, while 'Courage' follows life on the home front as Britain prepares to go on the offensive and move forces into Europe.
Double bill of episodes from the series that profiles the men who supported Adolf Hitler in his rise to power and serviced the malevolent machinery of the Third Reich. The men featured in the documentaries are Rudolf Hess, the Hitler disciple who undertook a mysterious secret peace mission to Britain in 1941, and Heinrich Himmler, the former factory worker who became the feared head of the SS.
Using specially commissioned computer graphics, never-before-seen archive footage and interviews with aviation experts, these three incredible programmes bring to life the Secret Aircraft of World War II. Episode 1: Allied - Behold the genius and ingenuity of innovators on both sides of the Atlantic. From the CHANCE VOUGHT FLYING PANCAKE that could take off vertically to perhaps the biggest secret project outside the building of the A-bomb - Churchill's plan to build a fleet of giant aircraft carriers made of ice. Episode 2: Luftwaffe - Hear the story of the tiny HE 162 jet interceptor, built in deep underground caves and flown by pilots from the Hitler Youth, and the amazing HORTEN FLYING WING jet bomber designed to attack New York. Plus, we reveal the plans for a jet version of the STUKA DIVE BOMBER and how it might have impacted the battle for the Eastern Front. Episode 3: Russian - History has overlooked the unimaginable hardships Russian aircraft designers faced under the rule of Joseph Stalin. This programme reveals how Soviet aircraft designers independently discovered jet and rocket technology.
WWII s most ferocious attacks, climactic battles and ultimate victories vividly come to life. Volume two of this series will continue to recount the moments of key battles in the European and Pacific theatres through the use of recently unearthed photos that were taken from high above the killing grounds. Aerial reconnaissance aircraft captured images of the desperate action below, now these original high-resolution images have been layered over a three dimensional contour map creating a unique perspective on the battle. For over 60 years these photographs have remained lost, or forgotten....until now.
Black Ops reveals how elite special operations units in different countries carry out their high risk assignments and shares the inside stories of some of the most dramatic military actions in recent history through expert testimony and dramatic reconstructions.
Second volume of episodes from the 12-part series that makes use of archive footage and interviews with surviving family members and Nazi insiders to provide a portrait of the men responsible for implementing Hitler's rise to power. The episodes comprise: 'The Bureaucrat of Murder - Karl Adolf Eichmann', 'The Secretary - Martin Bormann', 'The Corruptor of Youth - Baldur von Schirach', 'Diplomat of Evil - Joachim von Ribbentrop', 'Doctor of Death - Josef Mengele' and 'Arbitrator Over Life and Death - Roland Freisler'.
The Battle for Europe - Based on the acclaimed book 'Crusade in Europe' by Dwight D. Eisenhower, this superb collection is one of the most comprehensive reports ever produced on the war in Europe from an American perspective. This iconic documentary charts all of the major events, battles and actions that decided the course of World War II in Europe. From Germany's invasion of Poland to the Blitz and the battles fought on the African Front, this series encapsulates each key moment, covering the preparation, embarkation and operation of the war in Europe from 1939 to 1945. This box set includes: Prelude to War and Platform for Invasion Operation Husky and the GI Hero of the War Beachhead and Breakthrough and Battle of Supply
DVD 1 - The Battle Of Britain - 'Where Napoleon failed i shall succeed. I shall land on the shores of Britain' - Adolf Hitler. From the occupied airfields of the Netherlands, France and Belgium the hitherto invincible Luftwaffe set forth to smash the RAF who they heavily outnumbered in planes, weaponry and pilots. In defeat the Luftwaffe lost 961 bombers, 879 fighters and 77 ancillary planes and subsequently their Commander, Chief Herman Wilhelm Goering. DVD 2 - The Battle Of London - This remarkable collection of archive film footage shows the determination of Londoners during the Blitz of World War II. Illustrating the presence of colonial troops in the capital of the day. 'The battle of London' paints a moving picture of the courage of Londoners in the face of Nazi adversity. DVD 3 - The Soldier Poets - An anthology of the most poignant poems of War, written by the man who fought and in most cases died, in the war they wrote about. Using authentic archive battle footage from both the first and second World Wars this DVD relives the thoughts and feelings of the Soldier Poets.
Just when you thought you knew everything about WWII, Secret War uncovers more extraordinary stories that exist under the radar. As bombs were dropped from planes, missiles were launched and tanks were deployed all over the world, another kind of war was being waged by the Allies; a secret war - a war of espionage. This secret war involved countless acts of courage, ruthlessness, double-dealing and betrayal. It featured secret agents working undercover on the continent to turn the tide against the Nazis, never knowing who they could trust. Some even became double agents as they believed it was the best strategy for staying alive. Others played both sides just for the thrill of the danger, but always these extraordinary characters lived their lives on edge. Episodes include: 'The Special Interrogation Group', 'Hardy Amies - Operation Ratweek', 'The Mafia Connection', 'Double Agent Tricycle', 'The Banker, The Norwegians And The Bomb' and 'The Scholar And The Fight For Greece'.