FUNNY AND INFORMATIVE
Tim Janson | Michigan | 01/27/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Even if you don't know the name, you know the face. R. Lee Ermey is, himself, a former marine drill Sergeant who has starred in such movies as Full Metal Jacket and Saving Silverman. He is the prototype Drill Sergeant: Tough and loud.His TV series, Mail Call, airs on the History Channel so some people may not have ever seen it. Basically, Ermey gets questions from viewers dealing with military issues, such as how various weapons and equipment work, what gear soldiers carry, what they eat in the field, etc...Ermey goes on to not only answer, but often demonstrate the equipment. Everything from the most modern day tanks, to swords, crossbows, and armor.Ermey demonstrated the full plate armor, used by knights in the middle ages, and how they fought in all that weight.Even people who may not be military enthusiasts will like the show due to Ermeys tough, but good-natured personality. Even my wife likes it and finds it quite interesting.The DVD is a good place to start if for some reason you don't have access to the History Channel."
Fun and Exciting
Exidor | Iligan City, Mindanao, Philippines | 04/23/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Want a fun and exciting look at military technology? Well, this is the place to look. Marine Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey looks at everything from ancient weapons and tactics to the most modern ones in the American arsenal. Along the way, Ermey treats you to a lot of fun drill sergeant talk, but in a light hearted way. This is a fun show, sure to please every man!"
The Best Show On The History Channel
J | NY | 02/25/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As a fan of this show, I really like the DVD of the second season of Mail Call. It highlights the best episodes of the second season and I thought that it was really cool about how Gunny explains the various military hardware and tactics and the way that he does it is phenominal.I highly recommend this DVD to history and military buffs."