The Great War documents the first worldwide conflict; from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the armistice on 11th November 1918. In between millions perished at Ypres Verdun the Somme and globally. It saw the introduction of the tank the airplane submarine warfare and the use of poison gas; and on the home front the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and the first air raids. The first phase of WWI known as the Battle of the Frontiers included the efforts of the British Expeditionary Force at Mons the regrouping of the British and French at Marne and the brilliant victory by the Germans at Tannenberg. The second phase The Race for the Sea saw both sides attempting to outflank their enemies but by Christmas a stalemate was reached and trench warfare characterised the conflict.
Featuring stunning photography and an educational insight into some of the world's most fascinating animals and the people whose efforts keep them from going extinct, this film focuses on primates, pandas and bears.
This rare footage was recorded by professional camera crews at the event in the early 1990's and has never before been made available on DVD. Classic Fighter Meet features almost an hour and a half of non-stop action, capturing the spectacular events and aircraft, which made Fighter Meet a legend.Witness a low level aerial dogfight between two Me 109s, a Spitfire 1X and two P-51D Mustangs. See a rare re-enactment of WW11 Japanese aircraft attacking ground targets and marvel at one of the largest World War One dogfights ever recreated, featuring a Fokker Triplane, Eindekker, Sopwith Camel, Fokker V11 and an SE5A.From the WW11 era, there are two F4U Corsairs, A Douglas A-26 Invader, the YAK 11, B-25 Mitchell and a Grumman Avenger flying formation with both a Catalina and the legendary B-17 'Sally B', plus of course, the Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.Other highlights include a Fairey Flycatcher, a Hawker Hind flying formation with a Gloster Gladiator, piston and jet Provosts, the BAE Hawk, four Harvards, a Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star and a rarely seen Norwegian F-16 Fighting Falcon.Sit back and enjoy one of the greatest airshows ever staged in Britain.
This series of programmes tells the complete story of World War II through fascinating archive footage that has become a living history of the incredible series of events that shaped the future of the entire human race. When the armistice was declared ending World War I in November 1918 people hoped that it would be the war to end all wars but sadly this was not to be the case. Within a decade the Treaty of Versailles being ratified which set out to restore peace and reconciliation in the aftermath of the carnage the storm clouds were already starting to gather. Germany as the vanquished nation was forced to accept responsibility for the war and with huge debts to pay in reparation the German economy crumbled. In this climate of discontent as Adolf Hitler rose to power the threat of a Second World War fast became a reality. In this programme follow the events that led to the outbreak of World War II and the characters that emerged to take up the challenge posed by Adolf Hitler and his Axis of Evil as the likes of Winston Churchill and President Franklin D Roosevelt worked tirelessly to ensure a future for mankind that was free of tyranny.
The Bible was the first great book and now for the first time ever you can see it's reading from beginning to end, accompanied by images of the art that it inspired. In this book, Saul of Tarsus repudiated the early Christians because he did not believe Jesus was the Messiah. But, on the road to Damascus, he experienced a vision of the resurrected Jesus, a vision which changed his life - and, in reality, the world. Saul changed his name and did more than anyone else to establish Christianity as a major religion in the Roman Empire.
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Get to know the island of the beautiful nymphe Kercyra, beloved by Zeus, the father of the Gods. Get to know the island of the Homeric Phaeacians, loved by Homer.Enjoy a voyage in the island of the sunthe island of nature, of flowers and blooming fieldsthe island of the cosmopolitan lifestyle, carefree living, vitality, love and exuberance.Enjoy the Big Blue of the sea, the whispering breeze, the tranquil beaches, the golden sunrises, the all night long partying. Live the Myth called Corfu.
Welcome to the Shred Guitar in 6 Weeks guitar course. This course is designed to focus your practice towards realistic goals achievable in six weeks. Each week provides you with techniques, concepts and licks to help you play and understand metal soloing at a manageable pace. Three licks in the style of a featured artist are taught each week to help you towards playing in real musical situations and develop an ear for the differences between players.If you have been frustrated or intimidated by other educational material this course is for you. You will see the improvement as you work through each week.Week five includes: Pentatonic scale and blues scale in the fifth position, licks and sequences in the fifth position, natural minor scales and sequences, extended arpeggios, four licks in the style of Yngwie Malmsteen.Andy James is a well respected guitarist and teacher whose influences include Greg Howe, Paul Gilbert, Tony Macalpine and Zakk Wylde. His blistering technique has been applauded by guitar legends such as Vinnie Moore, and featured on Sky TVs Musicians Channel.
Fair Play shows the journey of a troupe of actors whose lives conflict with the characters they portray in The Choice an acclaimed play about abortion and Down's syndrome. The actors live and work together at The Grange in Camphill Village Gloucestershire where half the community are classified as having learning disabilities and they use theatre arts to build unity among people with similar struggles. Although most of the cast members themselves have learning disabilities Down's syndrome or autism there are no 'disabled characters' in the play. Against the backdrop of rehearsals the players confront the difficult and at times extremely personal subject matter as well as the challenges of being different.
BREAKING: LOS ANGELES takes a gritty, provocative look behind the curtain of the LA recording industry and reveals the dirty little secrets unsigned bands confront when they try to stay true to their vision yet appeal to established interests looking to sign the next sensation. Three years in the making, Breaking tears off the industry's veneer through candid interviews with bands and heralded industry executives that reveal how the music business works today, following unprecedented changes. Breaking boldly asks: Can creative brilliance survive the pressures of raw capitalism, do-it-yourself production and distribution, and rampant file-sharing?
Explore Maui & Molokai with the Roberts family. Discover Lahaina's history in whaleboats and sugar cane trains. Check out life below the waves. Watch spinner dolphins jump through the air. Hike to hidden waterfalls on the Road to Hana. Bonus Features include crafts and recipes to try at home.
Cardiff capital city of the principality of Wales is a vibrant centre whether you are a tourist sports fan or a rail enthusiast. The city and its hinterland abounds with rail activity: Long distance express passenger trains from First Great Western and Virgin Trains inter regional services from Wales and West and naturally local commuter services. Rail Freight is abundant! Much of it is steel traffic to and from the Welsh CORUS facilities and raw materials from the docks. But there is also wagon load and containers from Freightliner's recently opened terminal at Wentloog (SWIFT). Ticket to Ride was at Canton when the first of the EWS Spanish built class 67 left for acceptance trials. By the time the film was completed in spring 2001 these units were a common sight. Newport is an important traffic centre particularly for the docks. We catch the activity before pressing on to Llanwern and the Severn Tunnel. The English side of the estuary is very different. We visit Bristol Parkway have a quick look at the work in progress on the new station there and at the recently opened Royal Mail centre then it's onto Filton Abbey Wood a station built especially for the new MOD procurement centre of the same name. We look at Avonmouth and the freight that it generates and Clifton with the famous Brunel suspension bridge that dominates the gorge at this point before arriving at Templemeads. This is the major interchange station of the southwest and is currently being expanded. Train operator Thames Trains has joined the action with its new service to Oxford. From Bristol we make an excursion west to the seaside resort of Weston super Mare and call in at the Mecca for German railway modellers 'Model Masters' to see their newly refurbished shop and layout before heading back towards Bristol. On the way we look at the Portishead branch that is to be re-opened to rail traffic and look at the freight potential that it offers. As a rail based 'day out' the old Bristol dock and maritime museum at the floating harbour is worth consideration. It's still rail connected and has a nice collection of pre 1940 wagons on show. Then it's back to Templemeads which will be the starting point for part two of this rail excursion. Part two Bristol to Portsmouth is by far the the more photogenic section Bath the Avon and Wylye Valleys rural Wiltshire and Hampshire interrupted by heavy haul at Westbury and the ceaseless activity at Southampton.
The inspiring story of Valli Ollendorf who died in the Thereseinstadt Concentration Camp: ""Her voice like Anne Frank's voice will be heard for generations"" - Martin Sheen. August 24th 1942. Trapped by history a loving mother writes a farewell letter to her son just days before she dies in the Thereseinstadt concentration camp during the Holocaust. Lost for nearly 50 years the letter mysteriously reaches her son in 1985 when he is 79 years old. The 'Fate Did Not Let Me G
Sydney is the gateway to Australia a vibrant and cosmopolitan city built around a beautiful natural harbour overlooking the South Pacific. Inhabited by aboriginal people for over 60 000 years the arrival of the convict ships from Britain in the 19th century changed the face of this now cosmopolitan city forever. Globe Trekker traveller Justine Shapiro spends a week discovering the cities famous modern landmarks and discovering its traditional and often overlooked past.
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