A fascinating documentary using original footage featuring the collapse of German resistance along the Eastern Front from 1944.
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.
A German infantry corporal in the trenches during World War One had been impressed by the capabilities of the tank - his name was Adolf Hitler. Under his rule the Panzer was developed and of this series the Panzer IV was by far the most important and could fight on equal terms with anything but some of the heavier Russian Tanks. One of the major reasons for the eventual German defeat was the Soviet T-34 medium tank generally thought of as the best all-round tank of World War Two. Early British WWII medium tanks were rather lightweight and the first true medium tank was the Vickers' Valentine. The Allies eventually developed the M4 Sherman to match the Panzer IV but by this time the Germans had developed more advanced machines of their own. Despite this the Sherman played a decisive role in winning the war due mainly to the sheer volumes produced. The old Sherman was followed after the war by the M48 and M60 and then first entering service in 1965 but still going strong the S-tank. This is almost certainly the end of the medium tank since more recent weapons have resulted in the evolution of much heavier battle tanks designed to cope with helicopters and other aircraft.
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Just eleven years before European settlement at Sydney Cove Port Jackson Captain James Cook had his only real meeting with Australian Aborigines at Bruny Island just off the southern coast of Tasmania. It was a meeting destined to change the fate of two distinct groups in the human race. Jack Absalom's breathtaking journey into Tasmania's spectacular and scenic south west wilderness looks at both the distant and recent past and the struggle for the survival of the wilderness.
Disc 1 - Myra Hindley: The crimes committed by Hindley and her lover Ian Brady shocked the nation and became the benchmark by which all acts of evil came to be measured. Disc 2 - Fred West: Fred West likes company. He also likes to molest maim and murder. But was this seemingly ordinary man driven to kill at least 12 women and children or was he born to kill? Disc 3 - Harold Shipman: The world most prolific killer Shipman is estimated to have killed over 275 people but the actual figure will never be known. How could GP who was trusted by 3000 patients also be a killer that struck time and time again without any obvious motives?
Ayurveda (ayur meaning life and veda meaning knowledge) roughly translated as the knowledge of life is one of the oldest natural healing systems known to man and is believed to be evolved in India around 3000 B.C. Dr. Sapna Rajesh the renowned Ayurveda Physician who has trained a large number of masseurs in the skill and art of massaging in India and abroad diligently describes each stroke of the massage whist a therapist performs the massage precisely. This DVD explains three types of massages namely - Kadeevasti Greevavasti and Januvasti: Kadeevasti: Warm oil seasoned with herbs is applied on the back methodically which relieves the stiffness of the back strengthens the back muscles and is very helpful in relieving from back pain and herniated disc. Greevavasti: Warm oil seasoned with herbs is applied on the neck methodically which relieves the neck pain ache due to conditions like Cervical Spondylosis and herniated disc. This is also useful in getting relief from stiffness of the neck and is helpful to strengthen the neck muscles. Januvasti: Warm oil seasoned with herbs is applied on the knee joints methodically which helps in reducing the pain swelling and stiffness of the knee joint in arthritis. It is useful in slowing down the progressive degenerative changes taking place in the knee joint due to advancement in age or in association with arthritis. This authentic massage has been extensively shot in multi angles to have a clear step-by-step demonstration of strokes and acts as guide to both beginners as well as seasoned practitioners to hone their skills.
Our Century is an outstanding series of ten programmes comprising exceptional film archives made throughout the last century. It covers the great international events that marked both our history and everyday life and also addresses the major issues of the time. 1914 - 1918 Beyond The Front This is the first of the century's two catastrophes. A whole world erupts in a terrible war which ravages Europe. In 1917 the United States comes to the rescue of democracy and takes part in t
A history of motor racing brings you the story of the names that were To change the direction of the Grand Prix and Sports Car racing history - The cars the drivers the characters the big race glory and the tragedy. In its six year racing career the Jaguar D type won the Le Mans 24 hour race an incredible three times catapulting Jaguar into the spot light and gaining it an international racing reputation. With former Jaguar competition manager Lofty England A History Of Motor Racing explores Jaguar's vision to design lighter lower and more streamlined cars which ultimately lead to the birth of the D type. By the end of March 1954 Lofty England had a full team of drivers. The modern Jaguar's and their drivers where flown across the channel and driven to the circuit to prepare for the race. Mercedes and Lancia eventually withdrew leaving only Ferrari to be Jaguar's principal opposition in a race that defined the D-Type and Jaguar.
In the middle of 1942 Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his bodyguard Walter set off on their most dangerous journey yet braving the fighters of the Luftwaffe in North Africa to get first to Egypt and then on to the Soviet Union. It was the beginning of a year of perilous travels which was to see them constantly at risk.
UFO investigator Don Schmitt reveals deathbed confessions, eyewitness testimony and other evidence related to the 1947 Roswell Incident. As a leading Ufologist and Roswell researcher, Schmitt has deemed Roswell as the 'ultimate cold case,' approaching the most enigmatic UFO case of all time like a criminal investigation.
From the trendy Milan to the tranquil Isle of Capri experience the passion of Italy. Visit sunny Sicily and Naples home of classic pizza. Marvel at the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Ride through the streets of Siena in the legendary Palio horse race.
Ages Of Steam Box Set (5 Discs)
The fifth run of the popular series serves up another fascinating menu of recipes, science and fascinating food facts. This time chef Paul Merrett savours the flavours of peppers, honey, tea, bananas, milk and onions.
The steam locomotive was one of history's greatest inventions and it revolutionised transport throughout the world. Great Britain's railways were eventually all brought together to form the national system of British Railways. It inherited many great steam locomotives but continued to develop them to form its own range of universal or Standard types incorporating the best from all the constituent companies designs. In this programme we see many of the products of British Railways from the first - Britannia - to the last Evening Star - through the backbone of the range the class 5 and class 4 tender classes the ultimate tank engine the class 4 2-6-4Ts the solitary Duke of Gloucester and the last ever working Pacific Oliver Cromwell. Appropriately for these universal locomotives we see them all over the land working on the Settle and Carlisle line in the Scottish Highlands on the Welsh Coast in the West Country and out of the Capital London. The last steam locomotives of British Railways were amongst the greatest of all.
Inspired Transfer Paints is an educational DVD teaching the uses of transfer paints in textile work. The DVD workshop is led by tutor and artist Mary Gamester who takes you through 10 easy-to-follow chapters with different projects which demonstrate various uses and techniques suitable for transfer paints. Mary will show you how to use specially designed wooden printing blocks which are ideal for these techniques - you can even design your own unique blocks. She also demonstrates how to use everyday items such as doyleys lace or leaves as well as working with your own home-made stencils.
As an island nation we are by nature and instinct harvesters of the sea and the rod and line angler who is drawn to saltwater has the option of casting a bait from a vast range of rocky outcrops, piers and beaches or they can fish from boats in the pursuit of species for the pot.
Join BBC's 'The Big Catch' presenter Liam Dale on both shore and boat as he demonstrates in his usual entertaining and anecdotal style this useful introduction to sea angling.
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