More than 30 years after its initial broadcast, THE WORLD AT WAR remains the definitive visual history of World War II. Unsurpassed in depth and scope, its 26 hour-long programs feature an extraordinary collection of newsr... more »eel, propaganda, and home-movie footage drawn from the archives of 18 nations, including color close-ups of Adolf Hitler taken by his mistress, that present an unvarnished perspective of the war's pivotal events. Penetrating interviews with eyewitness participants--from Hitler's secretary to Alger Hiss to ordinary citizens who stood outside the battle lines--add spine-tingling, first-hand accounts to an already unforgettable viewing experience.
Informative and unbiased, THE WORLD AT WAR is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an International Emmy Award, The National Television Critic's Award for Best Documentary, and knighthood for its creator, Sir Jeremy Isaacs. Narrated by Academy Award winner Laurence Olivier and digitally re-mastered for DVD, this is epic history at its absolute best.
BONUS FEATURE: Bonus Documentary: 'The Making of the Series'
Volume 1: A New Germany / Distant War / France Falls / The Making of the Series
Volume 2: Alone / Barbarossa / Banzai! / On Our Way
Volume 3: The Desert / Stalingrad / Wolf Pack / Red Star
Volume 4: Whirlwind / Tough Old Gut / It s a Lovely Day Tomorrow / Home Fires
Actor:not provided Director:History Studio:Lionsgate Format:DVD DVD Release Date: 10/27/2009 Release Year: 2009 Run Time: 23hr 24min Number of Discs: 7 SwapaDVD Credits: 7 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Edition: Box set MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English