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I clearly remember watching these "BATTLEFIELD" series documentaries on PBS way back in the early 1990's and I would say honestly, that they were a great series! I would first like to say that all (3) three of the DVDs played perfectly on my U.S. player with no technical issues what so ever! The picture and sound were very clear and made for more then a great bargain of the $15.00 I paid for the set! This series of documentaries have really passed the test of time! Despite being made over (20) twenty years ago, the series is: thorough, informative, VERY-well photographed, superbly filmed and very professionally narrated by Mr. Tim Pigott Smith! The series does an excellent job of really educating the viewer with the true facts of the battle or military campaign without the additional use of unnecessary propaganda or biased national views. The series is strictly on the military aspects of the WWII campaigns and does not include excessive political, ideological or nationalistic views that can be found in so many other WWII documentary series. I personally, found the "WWII in HD" DVD series to be nothing more then biased laced propaganda infused with a ridiculous amount of "John Wayne Styled" Hollywood infused heroism! (Which is why you can buy this garbage, WWII in HD, for about $7.00 Brand New!) The "Battlefield" Series is the exact opposite! The series is broken into segments that focus on: Leaders, Generals, Armies, Weapons, Tactics, The Battle or Campaign and the results after the events! This series is purely EDUCATIONAL in it's content and layout! The series notes and gives credit when it is due and openly states when blunders or mistakes were made by either the Axis or Allies. I would highly recommend any of the "Battlefield" series documentaries to a High School or College student looking for proper FACTUAL information to place in a term paper or report. I can sincerely say, that it saddens me to think that such well made T.V. programs like this series are no longer found or produced nowadays. Then again...with this series, there really is no need for any others! Each documentary segment is about (2) two hours long with the entire (3) three DVD set being about (6) six hours long...A REALLY GREAT VALUE! I have purchased just about EVERY WWII Documentary DVD series on the market from both here in the states and abroad and this "Battlefield" series is clearly one, if not...the very best series ever made on the subject of WWII.Read full review
Watch the German Wehrmacht take on the nation of Russia. Very informative and not biased like most American production documentaries of WWII and Germany. Let's face it, the most highly efficient military machine on earth is going to belong to Germany... even the best can lose and that's what happened! Anyways, going a little off track... great documentaries and you will learn a lot. I like the little personal bios of the individuals involved. Mach Schnell Deutschland! Rick O.
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Battlefield is an excellent source for inciteful DVD's covering major battles of the Second World War, and Battlefield Russia: The Eastern Front is no exception. My only disappointment is their choice of a segment about the Battle for Berlin. Would much rather have had them produce an episode covering the Battle of Kursk or Siege of Leningrad. Otherwise no complaints.
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Awesome Awesome Awesome!!!! Iam very happy !!!!
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One of the best WW2 documentaries. Very comprehensive and well structured.
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