Twelve classic episodes from the PBS TV series devoted to WW2's most momentous battles. This documentary explores some of the most significant battles of the Second World War, including: The Battle of France, The Battle of Britain, The Battle of Midway, The Battle of Stalingrad, The Battle of Normandy, The Battle of Berlin, The Battle for North Africa, The Battle of The Atlantic, The Battle for Russia, The Battle for Italy, The Battle of Leyte Gulf, and The Battle of The Rhine.
If you have never seen this series, it's probably the best edited and comprehensive World War II documentary, and in my opinion most unbiased with detailed focus on the pivotal battles of World War II. But don't take just my word for it, read the reviews included after the episode guide. This 12 part series aired in the United States long ago on PBS, and only returned once on the Discovery channel. Note, the titles are a bit misleading at times. For instance, The Battle of France actually includes detailed battles for Poland and Belgium also. Similarly, The Battle of Midway has complete coverage of the preliminary carrier battle in the Coral Sea and early Japanese expansion across Asia.
Episode 1: The Battle of France
Blitzkrieg's most astonishing triumph, establishing Hitler as unassailable within continental Europe.
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Episode 2: The Battle of Britain
The two mightiest air fleets in the world clashed in tumultuous mortal combat. At issue was Britain's very survival.
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Episode 3: The Battle of Midway
The stakes were no less dramatic when Americans met Japanese in this enthralling carrier-to-carrier battle of Midway. Both sides knew that the victor would rule the Pacific for years to come.
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Episode 4: The Battle of Stalingrad
The annihilation of an entire army amidst the charred and frozen ruins of Stalingrad was a catastrophe for Nazi arms. Thereafter, the colossus of the Red Army was never to lose the initiative in the East.
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Episode 5: The Battle of Normandy
D-Day was the biggest amphibious operation in history. But even after the Allied troops had successfully forced a landing in strength, the still had to face a foe whose tenacity and resilience in defence was legendary.
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Episode 6: The Battle of Berlin
The furious, climatic last battle of Hitler's war. Over half a million lives were lost as the Red Army finally crushed the last Nazi citadel.
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Episode 7: The Battle for North Africa
The long struggle for North Africa provided US forces with invaluable battle experience, paving the way for the eventual re-conquest of Europe.
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Episode 8: The Battle of the Atlantic
For the British the longest and most critical battle of the entire war. The German intention was to sever Britain's trading links with the world, guaranteeing her capitulation.
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Episode 9: The Battle for Russia
Hitler's plan for the conquest of Russia called for a classic Blitzkrieg offensive, which would be pressed ruthlessly to its conclusion within the course of a single season's campaign.
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Episode 10: The Battle for Italy
When victory in North Africa seemed assured, Allied Planners turned their attention to Italy. The objective was to seize Rome, knock Italy out of the war and push north towards Austria.
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Episode 11: The Battle of Leyte Gulf
To restore American prestige in the Pacific, Roosevelt authorised an invasion of the Philippines, a former US territory and the scene of a humiliating defeat at the hands of Japan 1942.
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Episode 12: The Battle of the Rhine
During the last months of 1944 the British and Americans pressed steadily through France and Belgium to the western frontiers of the Third Reich.
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Technical Specs
Video Codec: XviD
Video Bitrate: 650 kbps
Video Resolution: 544 x 352
Video Aspect Ratio: 1.55
Audio Codec: MP3
Audio BitRate: 192 kbps
Audio Channels: 2
Application: SimpleDivX 1.40.23
RunTime Per Part: ~2hours
Number Of Parts: 12
Part Size: 700mb
Audio Language: English
Subtitles: None
Released by arislan, orginally posted at MVGroup Forum.
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