World War II in Colour (3-Disc Box Set) DVD

Air WarWhat was not apparent to anyone in the early years of WWII was that flying would become the most dangerous job of the entire conflict. Packed with dramatic colour footage, this programme puts you in the cockpit with the courageous pilots who fought on a wing and a prayer.Anchors AweighIn this programme we find ourselves shoulder to shoulder with mariners battling Kamikazes aboard huge war ships or guiding troops to the shore off tiny landing craft. We also venture beneath the waves with the brave and elite sailors aboard submarines.Fuelling The FireIt has been... said that war is a hungry beast that devours everything in its path. In order to feed that beast during WWII, the leaders of the allied forces challenged themselves to create the most advanced supply system in the history of warfare. This is the story of the men and women who worked to sustain the war effort by delivering the supplies. [show more]

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