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Brothers in Arms
This is the incredible true story of the 101st Airborne whose story
was told in the hit TV series ’Band of Brothers’.
From the D-Day landings and the Battle of the Bulge to the
occupation of Hitler's Eagle's Nest, this programme retells some of
history's most defining moments through rare and exclusive
interviews with the very people who lived through those dark days
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Kamikaze
From the
Battle of Leyte Gulf and Okinawa to the final day of the war, this
DVD documents one of the most terrifying phenomenons ever to grace
the theatre of war. "Kamikaze" was a method of attack the Allies
seemed unable to defend against. Shocking, rare colour footage shows
the violent impact these devastating missions wrought on the United
States Pacific Fleet.From
the inception of the ‘suicide’ concept to the inevitable expansion
to other branches such as ‘suicide boat’, ‘suicide submarines’, the
‘Oka’ piloted bomb and the ‘Human Bullets’ these new lethal weapons
sent shivers of fear amongst the allied sailors and soldiers. The
programme explores the traditions and beliefs of the Japanese which
enable thousands of you g men to sacrifice themselves in the name of
their Emperor and their country.
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Winston
Churchill
This
DVD features 3 documentaries about Winston Churchill, voted 'Man of
the Century' and 'The Greatest Briton Ever'.
The Path To Power: When Winston Churchill
died in 1965 he was already a relic of a lost-age, but his funeral
brought a city to a standstill, the first state funeral to a
non-royal since the 19th century. This programme examines Winston's
extraordinary successes and failures, his early career, a career
that started long before his historic performance during WWII.
The War Years: On the first day of WWII, the
admiralty sent a message to all of the British Navy. It simply read
"Winston is back". British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain had
made Churchill First Lord Of The Admiralty - a position that
Churchill had held at the beginning of WWI. This Documentary delves
into Churchill's war record during WWI and asks the question: "How
did a man responsible for some of history's greatest military
blunders become a hero of the British people and the only man who
could lead them into war?"
Victory And Defeat: This documentary begins at the
end of WWII, the final chapter of Churchill's career when he
admitted that he was lonely and did not relish the prospect of the
humdrum of a peace-time politician. This documentary explores the
final contradictory years, his ideas that were well ahead of his
time, his struggle with ill health and his advanced years. Churchill
will surely go down in history as the flawed genius, a man who was
capable of both towering achievements and some of the rashest
moments of folly in history.
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Assault on Iwo
Jima
Just 660 miles from Tokyo, the small pacific island of Iwo Jima was
vital to America's plan to defeat the Japanese in World War II. On
February 19th 1945, the marine divisions stormed the islands heavily
defended shores.This DVD is made up of 2 (1 hour programmes).
Assault on Iwo Jima relives the epic battle that followed through
recollections from the front, commentary from military historians
and extensive footage. Contains incredible full colour footage of
this epic struggle for victory.Hells Volcano is the ultimate
chronicle of the momentous battle. From the mass landing of 30,000
marines to finally flushing out the remaining Japanese defenders
more than a month later. Contains amazing colour and black and white
footage.
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