The acclaimed 1970s series which documents the history of the Second World War. Recollections from survivors helps to present a vivid picture of life during this time.
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television documentary; it remains the benchmark by which all factual programming must judge itself. Originally shown as 26 one-hour programmes, The World at War set o...
television documentary; it remains the benchmark by which all factual programming must judge itself. Originally shown as 26 one-hour programmes, The World at War set o...
Advantages: Many Key Witnesses Available for commentary Disadvantages: Very few stock images in colour.
The World at War Series is refreshingly unique, with the strong powerful voice of Laurence Olivier as Narrator, it offers an insight into both sides of the war, and best of all, alot of the key witnesses or participants of major events were still alive at the time of this documentary so a phenominal amount of commentary was available making this one of the most coverted History sets ever.
It even goes onto describe the end of the War in Germany, ...
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Advantages: Excellent series that you watch and watch again. Disadvantages: Can be very upsetting and at times graphical suffering is shown.
...first watching this series in the 1970's as a child and I have watched it many times since.
The storyline is compelling as it takes you through the Second World War, the reasons for the conflict, political manouvering and dogma by both sides, the in fighting between the allies on both sides and most of all the suffering of so many souls.
War is a very terrible thing, a tragic waste of humanity and as this tale is woven what comes through is the ...
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Genre: Documentaries & Biographies - Military Documentary - World War
Classification: Exempt
Colour: Black & White / Colour
Running Time: 16 hours 39 minutes
Video Category: Television
Plot: The acclaimed 1970s series which documents the history of the Second World War. Recollections from survivors helps to present a vivid picture of life during this time.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 0 (All Regions)
Studio(s): FREMANTLE HOME ENTERTAINMENT; ARVATO SERVICES
Release date: 25/04/2005
No of Discs: 11
Catalogue No: FHEDWAR
Barcode: 5030697008817
DVD Description
The acclaimed 1970s series which documents the history of the Second World War. Recollections from survivors helps to present a vivid picture of life during this time.
Languages
Main Language: English
Technical information
Special Features: Special Presentations, Unseen Interviews, Retrospective Interviews With The Original Production Team, Imperial War Museum Photo Gallery, Biographies, Brief History Of the World At War, Episode Summaries, Speeches, Songs And Newsreels, Maps
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