The world at war. Discs 4-5
2013
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Narrated by Laurence Olivier and first broadcast in 1973 when memories of the Second World War were still clear in people's minds and the war's veterans numerous, over 26 episodes this unique series assembled these recollections, together with archive footage, to create one of the most powerful and successful historical documentaries ever seen. The voices of those that fought, worked or watched during the war gave each episode a vivid sense of what it was like to be there and was the hallmark of the series.
Main title:
Edition:
The ultimate restored edition.
Imprint:
United Kingdom : Thames Television, ©1973.Australia : Distributed by Roadshow Entertainment, ©2010.©1973
Collation:
2 videodiscs (DVD) (approximately 244 minutes) sound, colour, black and white ; 12 cm.
Notes:
"From 11 disc collector's set"--Container.In English. Subtitles in English SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired).
Credits:
Series producer, Jeremy Isaacs.
Performers:
Narrated by Laurence Olivier.
Audience:
Censorship classification: E ; exempt from classification.
System details:
All regions: PAL.
Contents:
Disc 4: Whirlwind: bombing Germany September 1939-1944 -- Tough old gut: Italy November 1942 - June 1944 -- It's a lovely day tomorrow: Burma 1942-1944 -- Home fires: Britain 1940-1944 -- Disc 5: Inside the Reich: Germany 1940 -1944 -- Morning: June - August 1944 -- Occupation: Holland 1940 1944 -- Pincers: August 1944 - March 1945.
Dewey class:
940.53
Language:
English
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Subject:
BRN:
361107
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | DVD | 940.53 WOR | Exempt from classificationAvailable |
| Penrith | DVD | 940.53 WOR | Exempt from classificationAvailable |