The ultimate documentary on WW2.
A documentary series on World War 2, from its causes, its commencement through to its conclusion, with episodes on major theatres, campaigns and battles. Also includes episodes on things that one wouldn't normally think about when detailing a war, but which is no less important, eg the home front, innovations.
Very well researched, with rare archival footage of battles and the like. Probably the most impressive thing is the interviews. The interviewees include some very high-profile people, people with a large hand in whatever battle or event is being discussed. For example, in "Whirlwind", the episode on the Allied bombing of Germany, we see interviews with Marshall of the RAF Sir Arthur "Bomber" Harris (commander of RAF Bomber Command during WW2), Albert Speer (German munitions and industry minister), Adolf Galland (German fighter ace), Jimmy Stewart (famed actor and WW2 bomber squadron leader), General Curtis LeMay (US bomber group commander) plus aircrews on both sides and German civilians affected by the Allied bombing.
All this while narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier - you can't get much more gravitas than that!
Suitable not just for students of history, but for everyone. In fact, this should be compulsory viewing for anyone who wants to understand the history of the 20th century, and the sacrifices that were made in order that we might be free from tyranny.
A documentary series on World War 2, from its causes, its commencement through to its conclusion, with episodes on major theatres, campaigns and battles. Also includes episodes on things that one wouldn't normally think about when detailing a war, but which is no less important, eg the home front, innovations.
Very well researched, with rare archival footage of battles and the like. Probably the most impressive thing is the interviews. The interviewees include some very high-profile people, people with a large hand in whatever battle or event is being discussed. For example, in "Whirlwind", the episode on the Allied bombing of Germany, we see interviews with Marshall of the RAF Sir Arthur "Bomber" Harris (commander of RAF Bomber Command during WW2), Albert Speer (German munitions and industry minister), Adolf Galland (German fighter ace), Jimmy Stewart (famed actor and WW2 bomber squadron leader), General Curtis LeMay (US bomber group commander) plus aircrews on both sides and German civilians affected by the Allied bombing.
All this while narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier - you can't get much more gravitas than that!
Suitable not just for students of history, but for everyone. In fact, this should be compulsory viewing for anyone who wants to understand the history of the 20th century, and the sacrifices that were made in order that we might be free from tyranny.