Combat - Air War Vietnam DVD

Advantages: Genuine footage
Disadvantages: How the Amercians won the war

...Of all the branches of the armed services of probably pretty much any country the air force is probably seen as one of the most glamorous, or perhaps even the most glamorous. World War 2 In Colour, Air War, tells the true story (shown with actual live colour footage, filmed by combat cameramen) of the real story of the fighting aircraft of World War 2 and of their brave and dedicated aircrew and equally brave and dedicated ground support staff who, at great risk to themselves, kept the aircraft serviceable and fighting against the enemy Axis forces. The image of the airman, smartly dressed in his flying suit, and flying free above the earth was only a small part of it. A very small part of it. For being an air combatant during World War 2 was often not much fun. The programme shows how dangerous and how short the life of an air... Read review

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Advantages: Interesting to see colour footage
Disadvantages: None, really

...This DVD is part of the History Channel World War II in Colour. It is the story (shown in colour) of how the people of the USA and Britain coped on the homefront, whilst the service personnel of both countries were away fighting against the Axis countries in what must have seemed like the four corners of the globe. The Atlantic, the Pacific, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the far East, Australasia, and so forth. The first chapter of the DVD is entitled "making do." Because the programme was created for the American audience, it begins not at the start of the homefront in Britain, but with the homefront in America, which was basically created only when Pearl Harbour was attacked by the Japanese. Suddenly, America new what it was like to face a relentless enemy who seemed implacable and incapable... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent for War Fans!
Disadvantages: None

...captivating. We see Chris developing friendships and enemies within the ranks, being confronted with the shock of combat, the disillusionment of the order of command and the moral questions about war and acceptable practices within it. It isn't overly explicit in its presentation of events instead making good use of the viewer's imagination on what is seen. Given the age of the movie I wasn't expecting to see anything brilliant in this movie but after viewing it I can now understand what the hue and cry about the film as an all time great is about. William Dafoe played his part magnificently with the other stars, Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Kevin Dillon and Johnny Depp playing their roles adequately. DVD extras on the movie were basic and not noteworthy. If you were going to watch any war movie on Vietnam I'd say this is the one to watch... Read review

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