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Milton Shupe
June 17th, 2016, 15:25
I have watched a lot of great documentaries but this one is more in depth, more detailed and covers so much more.

Here is the narrative introduction:

The series provides a comprehensive narrative of the war; in addition to traditional tactical details, subjects such as personalities and motivations of the leaders, technological developments, management of war economies, strategic contributions of smaller battles, etc. are explored in terms of their contribution to particular turning points. The narrator (Tim Pigott-Smith) speaks throughout the series, with no interviews of actual battle veterans. The show is entirely made up of archive footage and 3D graphics. Rare archive film, including rare colour footage specific to each battle is included.

Detailed analysis of the battle including leaders, commanders, soldiers and weapons is presented. Events preceding the featured battle are presented, as well as some aftermath details. The political and military situation before each battle. Explanations of weapons and tactics. Detailed analysis of the cause of each battle. The action in the context of the war as a whole. Informative maps and graphics.

Episodes consist of two hour (100 minute) programs. Each episode of Battlefield is divided into segments. A typical sequence is as follows:
Prelude to Battle / Order of Battle / The Leaders / Strategy for Offense / Strategy for Defense / The Commanders / The Opposing Forces / Weapons / The Men / The Eve of Battle / The Battle, several Phases / The Battle Won / After the Battle

The series was produced by Lamancha Productions in Edinburgh, Scotland.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8hNHC9nbLlwpq5bbCkcODDmAXXFfuSKZ

Milton Shupe
June 18th, 2016, 05:43
This second documentary series "World at War" is excellent in its way of sharing the history of WWII. Produced by the BBC in 1973 and is enlightening in a way not previously shown.

This is a "must watch" IMO. Very thorough, great insights.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=The+World+at+War+Episode+1&&view=detail&mid=79E8216D654A7ECD6ED879E8216D654A7ECD6ED8&FORM=VRDGAR

Wayland
June 18th, 2016, 07:46
Third leg of the triumvirate is "Victory At Sea", still at 63 years old one of the best 30 minute weekly documentaries ever shown. As the title implies it concentrates mainly on the war at sea, and has an excellent episode on the Mediterranean. Many episodes cover most of the major Pacific campaigns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSCWi0ivx9w

Enjoy!