Discovery Channel - World War 2 - The Eastern Front [DVD]

Description

The complete story of the largest military confrontation in history. When Adolf Hitler declared his intentions to invade Russia in 1941 he proclaimed: "We have only to kick in the door and the whole rotten structure will come crashing down. Yet four years later as the Red Army pushed into Berlin to signal the final days of World War II, Hitler s belief that Russia would buckle had long since been shattered. The intervening years had witnessed the largest military confrontation in history, as Hitler s forces did battle with Joseph Stalin s Red Army in the theatre of conflict known as the Eastern Front. The battles fought between the two sides, from Stalingrad to Leningrad, Kursk and Brest, arguably shaped the outcome of World War II more than any other. Told from a Russian perspective, this incredible 10 DVD collection provides a fascinating insight into the war that took place on the Eastern Front. Using rarely seen footage from the Russian archives and testimonies from those who experienced the conflict first hand, Discovery Civilization presents a detailed account of the war that was characterised by unprecedented ferocity, wholesale destruction, mass deportations and immense loss of life. Disc 1: The Battle of Kursk Part 1,Part Disc 2: The Stalingrad Apocalypse Part 1, Part 2 Disc 3: The Elbe Day, The Brest FortressDisc 4 Leningrad - The Secrets of the Blockaded City, Prague - 45 - The Last Battle with the Third ReichDisc 5: The Siege of Leningrad: Then The War Started, The Siege Book, Starvation, Diary of Yura RyabinkinDisc 6: The Siege of Leningrad: How They Survived, Forbidden Chapter, Leningrad SyndromeDisc 7: Liberators The Tankers, The Cavalry, Fighter PilotsDisc 8: Liberators The Airborne Forces, Reconnaissance Scouts, ArtillerymenDisc 9: Liberators The Mountain infantry, The Infantry, The SappersDisc 10: Liberators Ground Attack Aircraft, Naval Infantry, Northern Fleet Review: The Russian Perspective - This is a detailed and candid look at The Eastern Front from the Russian viewpoint. Includes unique footage and interviews. No need to pay rip-off prices, as there are plenty of copies in circulation. The Liberator series can be bought sepreately. Review: Can be a trifle confusing, but the sheer size and savagery shine through.... - A lot of history for the money, the discs arrived well packaged and I had no trouble playing them. Some knowledge of the geography and history of this conflict would be an advantage. This is by far the most comprehensive coverage of "Barbarossa" I have seen. Lots of 'extras' in training films etc.