Rent The Great War (2014)
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- Synopsis:
An absorbing four video set, covering WW1 in this centenary year. Three discs of superb documentary on 'The Great War' and the fourth disc showcasing WW1 aviation. A must for anyone interested in military history.
Prelude to Battle
Revisiting what the world was like at the turn of the century.
From Mons to the Somme
A slow, terrible war is unfolding.
Military Command
Examining the military and political leaders of the major powers.
America Awakes
The opening months with the young Americans, maturing as a fighting force.
By Air and by SeaThe story of the role the Navy and Air Force played in WW1 is examined in this programme.
The Tide Turns
There is a sense of desperation in the air. The war has gone on far too long, and the European powers are wasted and spent. Enter the United States, raring for action.
Aftermath
Events between Armistice Day, November 11, 1918 and the final peace.
Aircraft of World War One
Before the First Word War, flying had barely caught the imagination of the public, yet within the space of just a few years all of the major nations were developing aircraft. This documentary explores the fascinating advances in technology around the fighting aircraft of WW1.- Directors:
- Various
- Studio:
- Delta Home Entertainment
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
