World War 1: The Great War DVD

Relive the key battles and events from the war to end all wars. Concise History of WWIThis fascinating documentary covers the 'war to end all wars' with the use of extraordinary archive footage. From the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28 1914 all the way to the peace treaty signing in Versailles five years later this superb DVD provides a valuable insight into 'The Great War'. Battle of the Somme / Gods of WarThis DVD comprises two films: Gods of War which provides a valuable insight into the development of the gun during the... conflict on land in the sea and in the air. It also includes a unique documentary on one of the most infamous battles of the First World War The Battle of The Somme which features rare footage that portrays the harsh reality of war in unforgettable form. GallipoliThis incredible programme narrated by Jeremy Irons and Sam Neil tells the story of those who fought at Gallipoli through their own words. Filmmaker Tolga Örnek explains Gallipoli from all sides to show that bravery mastership and endurance were not the province of one country alone. No matter the uniform war is still hell. AnzacsHear the story of the brave soldiers who fought at ANZAC Cove an event which has been immortalised in print as well as voice recordings; stories of friendship bravery sacrifice and of course fear. It is in listening to and reading these accounts that we are reminded of just how much the ANZACS suffered and sacrificed during The Great War. [show more]

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