WWII: A Filmed History
by John Huston, Garson Kanin, John Ford
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Actor: Alan Ladd, Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, James Stewart, Margaret O'BrienDirector: Garson Kanin, John Ford, John Huston
Brand: Topics Entertainment
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 1500 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-10-07
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Topics Entertainment
DVD Reviews of WWII: A Filmed History
DVD Review: Not What I Expected
Summary: 2 Stars
I was initially very excited about this huge collection of dvds thinking I was getting a massive documentary about World War II. To tell you the truth, I dont know if I can really call this a documentary. It plays more like a disjointed collection of US War Department training films.
I dare anyone to actually be able to watch the whole thing.
In one film, there is about two hours or more of what goes in to the process of making one bombing run. This includes who is suppose to talk to who and what phone calls are made by who etc. I dont doubt that this is very important to making a successful mission, but to watch it play out on tv is ... well, very hard to do.
There is also a set of films about the war on the homefront which starts out with films of meetings etc. It was very hard to continue watching this.
By the time I got to the set of films about the war in the pacific, I lost all interest.
I am not saying that this is a terrible series of films - there actually was some very good stuff in the set of dvds about the war in Europe. But on the whole I would say that from the amount that I watched, less than half of this series is watchable.
Some of you may enjoy this, but be warned that this series may not be what you were expecting.
Also, I want to say that I mean no disrepect to those who served in the war. I know very well they saved the world from tyranny. I am just giving my honest review of this series.
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Description of WWII: A Filmed History
24 COMPLETE DVDS Since 1935, the National Archives has been responsible for the acquisition, preservation, and public dissemination of the permanent records of the United States government. Now, for the first time, select materials from this national resource have been assembled to bring you the largest collection of WWII history in one complete box set featuring everything from historical newsreel footage to documentary featurettes lensed and narrated by some of Hollywood's greatest names. From America to Europe, from the air to the sea, experience a war that spanned the globe: Set #1: War in Europe Explores the Nazi ambition for world conquest, featuring historical pre-cursors, artillery and infantry attacks, the invasion Poland, and the horrific concentration camps. Set #2: War on the Homefront Takes you stateside to a time when gas rationing, food conservation, and the wartime efforts of civilian men and women occupied a nation. Features narration by James Stewart, Katherine Hepburn, and Humphrey Bogart, as wells as the acting talents of Susan Hayward, Alan Ladd, James Cagney, Margaret O'Brien and more. Set #3: War in the Pacific Dramatic footage of U.S. Navy, Marine, and Army forces as they combat the Japanese military. Features amphibious landings, Kamikaze air attacks, post-war events, the surrender of Japan, and the Academy AwardŽ-winning documentary from acclaimed Hollywood director John Ford. Set #4: Why We Fight A thought-provoking collection exploring the wartime involvement of Russia, China, Italy, the United States, and Germany. Featuring the OscarŽ-nominated documentary narrated by Walter Huston and footage featuring Edward R. Murrow and President Roosevelt. TOTAL RUN TIME: APPROXIMATELY 26 HOURSBestsellers in DVD
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