The world at war. Discs 1-3
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:
3 videodiscs (DVD) (approximately 366 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 1: A new Germany: 1933-1939 -- Distant war: September 1939 - May 1940 -- France falls: May - June 1940 -- Special feature: the making of the series. Disc 2: Alone: May 1940 - May 1941 -- Barbarossa: June - December 1941 -- Banzai! : Japan strikes: 1931-1942 -- On our way: USA 1939-1942. Disc 3: the desert: North Africa: 1940-1943 -- Stalingrad: June 1942-February 1943 -- Wolf pack: U-boats in the Atlantic: 1939-1944 -- Red star: the Soviet Union 1941-1943.
Dewey class:
940.53
Language:
English
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Subject:
BRN:
360692
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | DVD | 940.53 WOR | Censorship classification: ExemptOnloan - Due: 06 Nov 2024 |
| Penrith | DVD | 940.53 WOR | Censorship classification: ExemptAvailable |