World War 2 Collection DVD

The Concise History of WWII This Superb 2 DVD set provides a clear and factual account of the causes, course and consequences of World War II, while also assessing the contribution of particular key leaders, such as Hitler, Churchill, Roosevolt, Mussolini and Stalin.‘The Concise History of World War II’ begins by looking at Germany during the years between World War I and World War II, and pays particular attention to a young and charismatic politician by the name of Adolf Hitler, who dramatically rose to prominence as leader of the Nazi Party during a time of severe... economic instability and mass unemployment. This fascinating programme charts all the subsequent events as the Nazi’s seized control of Germany and began the systematic repression and persecution that came to characterise Hitler’s regime.From Germany’s dramatic invasion of Poland, France and Russia, to the Battle of Britain, the key battles in Africa, and onto the attack of Pearl Harbour and the eventual defeat of the Nazi army in Stalingrad. This DVD focuses on all the major events of this period, and also pays particular attention to the war’s final year and the gradual destruction of the German Army.Concluding with the liberation of the concentration camps and the arrests and trials of the surviving Nazi leaders for war crimes, this DVD is a must have for anyone interested in the Second World War.The Road To StalingradIn August 1942, Hitler’s Sixth Army reached the City that bore Stalin’s name. In the five month siege that followed, the Russians fought to hold Stalingrad at any cost. Then, in an astonishing reversal, the Russian army encircled and trapped their Nazi enemy. This is the amazing story of the epic battle that cost more than a million lives.The Road To BerlinThe Germans had repulsed every Russian attempt to drive across the Oder river to Berlin. However during early April, Stalin concentrated a tremendous force between Stettin and Breslau in preparation for a final blow against Germany. This is the fascinating story of the night the Russian army finally struck on April 16th. No one in Berlin had any hope of stopping the massive Russian offensive.Victory In EuropeOn the 8th May 1945 the dark clouds of war were at least lifted from over Great Britain. At 3 o’clock on that memorable day Winston Churchill’s speech to an expectant nation finally confirmed that victory in Europe was won and six long years of war were finally at an end.These two DVDs feature the unique spirit of the occasion, which is recaptured by the unforgettable music of the war years and through the golden memories of those who were there. The programme also features remarkable footage of performances by the great entertainers who kept the country singing thorough its darkest days – Gracie Fields, George Formby and Flanagan and Allen. Finally, extensive newsreel footage, specially filmed reconstructions and cotemporary images combine to provide the perfect flavour of the times. [show more]

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