Any of u watching "The World at War" on the Military Channel?

Torvald Von Mansee · 01-30-10, 09:28 AM

They've been showing it.

It's made a shade under 30 years after the war, which allows:

1. interviews of people high up in their respective power structures, while still young enough to retain their faculties

2. long enough after for sober analysis of the events discussed

I think it's about the best documentary made about WW2, so far.

SteamWake · 01-30-10, 09:44 AM

Its a fascinating series with first hand accounts.

A very important piece that needed to be made when it was.

I own the set 11 dvd's.

Egan · 01-30-10, 09:54 AM

Got the boxset for Christmas but haven't had time to watch it yet. It is a remarkable piece of television; one of the finest documentaries ever made IMO.

kranz · 01-30-10, 01:00 PM

I don't have the Military Channel

Torvald Von Mansee · 01-30-10, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kranz

I don't have the Military Channel

Yep. It's only in North America, probably. However, I'm sure there are many avenues by which one may see the documentary in question.

kranz · 01-30-10, 02:10 PM

Does it start with a short intro and a burning The World at War text? If it does it can found on youtube as well.

Jimbuna · 01-30-10, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Its a fascinating series with first hand accounts.

A very important piece that needed to be made when it was.

I own the set 11 dvd's.

Agreed and ditto

Torvald Von Mansee · 01-30-10, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kranz

Does it start with a short intro and a burning The World at War text? If it does it can found on youtube as well.

My guess would be "almost certainly"

You can find most things you want on YouTube.

Sailor Steve · 01-30-10, 04:19 PM

Watched and recorded it many years ago. Have owned it on DVD for a couple of years.

Highbury · 01-30-10, 05:37 PM

Owned it on VHS, then replaced it on DVD. One of the best WW2 series there is.

SteamWake · 01-30-10, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Highbury

Owned it on VHS, then replaced it on DVD. One of the best WW2 series there is.

Wow how many tapes was that?

Highbury · 01-30-10, 05:44 PM

9

The DVD's have added extras that were never in the original set.

SteamWake · 01-30-10, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Highbury

9

The DVD's have added extras that were never in the original set.

Ah... that explains it

longam · 01-30-10, 07:46 PM

I caught a few episodes about u-boats, was great!

Nickolas · 01-31-10, 01:22 AM

the one narrated by Sir Laurece Olivier? i have 4 dvds of the series... and i LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! too bad we dont get good documentaries over here D:

01-30-10, 09:28 AM	#1
Torvald Von Mansee Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA4528 Posts: 1,693 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Any of u watching "The World at War" on the Military Channel? They've been showing it. It's made a shade under 30 years after the war, which allows: 1. interviews of people high up in their respective power structures, while still young enough to retain their faculties 2. long enough after for sober analysis of the events discussed I think it's about the best documentary made about WW2, so far. __________________ "You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you" - Leon Trotsky

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Its a fascinating series with first hand accounts. A very important piece that needed to be made when it was. I own the set 11 dvd's. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Watched and recorded it many years ago. Have owned it on DVD for a couple of years. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Got the boxset for Christmas but haven't had time to watch it yet. It is a remarkable piece of television; one of the finest documentaries ever made IMO.

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kranz The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,430 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I don't have the Military Channel

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kranz The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,430 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Does it start with a short intro and a burning The World at War text? If it does it can found on youtube as well.

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Highbury The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 51.557, -0.102 Posts: 1,311 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	Owned it on VHS, then replaced it on DVD. One of the best WW2 series there is.

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Highbury The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 51.557, -0.102 Posts: 1,311 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	9 The DVD's have added extras that were never in the original set.

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longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	I caught a few episodes about u-boats, was great!

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Nickolas Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 112 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	the one narrated by Sir Laurece Olivier? i have 4 dvds of the series... and i LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! too bad we dont get good documentaries over here D: