The History Channel Ultimate Collections: World War II
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Studio: A&e Home VideoRelease Date: 11/28/2006
Studio: A&e Home VideoRelease Date: 11/28/2006
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Very good WW2 Video
Of course the world at war is the best and specials on military channel and military hostory channel are very good
Rating: 
- Acceptance of the Footage and Narration for Its Age
A history buff should really look past the narration and look at the footage.A majority of the narration in this collection occurred in the early 1980's when soaps ruled the networks and cable was just beginning, so looking at the material from that era, its understandably rough material.
If the narration bothers some, I suggest putting the soundtrack of your favorite war movie on and then watch the images.Most films of WWII did not have sound, so most anything that you hear in ... Read More
Rating: - family
this was purchased as a gift for my father in law ,he's a history buff and enjoyed it . I even found the footage interesting.
Rating: - A brief comment
I note that there are a lot of lukewarm reviews of this set, and even a fair number of negative comments relating to its shortcomings. For me, though, as a beginner in World War II history, something I knew very little about, I found this set quite enjoyable and informative. I liked how each episode is divided into various segments discussing the country'sleaders and generals, the armies and positions involved, order of battle, military strategy, and the weapons themselves--ships, tanks, planes, ... Read More
Rating: - WWII DVD set
I purchased this set for one of my grandchildren and liked it so much that I bought another one for another grandchild.
- Very good WW2 VideoOf course the world at war is the best and specials on military channel and military hostory channel are very good
- Acceptance of the Footage and Narration for Its AgeA history buff should really look past the narration and look at the footage.A majority of the narration in this collection occurred in the early 1980's when soaps ruled the networks and cable was just beginning, so looking at the material from that era, its understandably rough material.
If the narration bothers some, I suggest putting the soundtrack of your favorite war movie on and then watch the images.Most films of WWII did not have sound, so most anything that you hear in ... Read More
- familythis was purchased as a gift for my father in law ,he's a history buff and enjoyed it . I even found the footage interesting.
- A brief commentI note that there are a lot of lukewarm reviews of this set, and even a fair number of negative comments relating to its shortcomings. For me, though, as a beginner in World War II history, something I knew very little about, I found this set quite enjoyable and informative. I liked how each episode is divided into various segments discussing the country'sleaders and generals, the armies and positions involved, order of battle, military strategy, and the weapons themselves--ships, tanks, planes, ... Read More
- WWII DVD setI purchased this set for one of my grandchildren and liked it so much that I bought another one for another grandchild.
