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Archives of War, Vol. 1 - World War I and the Interwar Years / World War II (The Leaders)

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780788603846
Format: Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0788603841
Label: Mpi Home Video
Manufacturer: Mpi Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Mpi Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 26, 2002
Running Time: 240 minutes
Sales Rank: 118454
Studio: Mpi Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1999

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• History of World War II
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• The History Channel Ultimate Collections: World War II
• The First World War - The Complete Series
• see more

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
This first installment of Archives of War, a collection focusing on 20th-century warfare, uses as its centerpiece a British silent film shot in the 1920s--The Battle of Ypres, which was produced to resemble a World War I documentary. The rest is an eclectic mix of newsreels shot in Europe and Asia that show how the stage was being set for World War II. The material is presented in its original languages with no translations, but the footage itself is often fascinating.

The second installment focuses on the leaders of the nations involved in World War II. In addition to Hitler and Mussolini propaganda clips, perhaps the most interesting material features Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose famed 'date which will live in infamy' speech is shown in its entirety. Roosevelt also is seen delivering his devastatingly sarcastic speech lampooning Republicans, and Winston Churchill appears in a variety of newsreels. --Robert J. McNamara




Rating: - It's Fine
Some people are blowing this out of proportion with their reviews. It's 10 or 15 bucks for 7 hours ... Read More

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Rating: - Mediocre
This set of videos was disappointing, especially because the History Channel usually is better.
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Rating: - The Story Of How It Happened
This is actual footage of the war. The film quality isn't the best so if thats what your looking for ... Read More

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Rating: - Never mind the Fake Color.
I've been *trying* to watch this, but every time I try I have to hit "Stop" on the remote before too ... Read More

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Rating: - One of the greatest documentaries of WWII I've seen
This 3-hour single disc covers every aspect of the war. I highly recommend this DVD for anyone interested ... Read More

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