World War II in Colour
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Ratings: 7.36/10 from 398
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A collection of rare and unseen footage of World War II and the very latest colorization techniques come together in World War II in Colour.
With satellite-delivered terrain mapping and state-of-the-art graphics, this new series reveals the epic conflict of the 20th century in a fresh light. Narrated by English actor Robert Powell, World War II in Colour is a vivid, in-depth experience that provides viewers with new insights and information.
Newly divulged documents, files and photographs, code breaking revelations, and recently released government papers on both sides of the Atlantic add a different dimension to our understanding of the strategies and battles of World War II.
A very bad documentary, especially the US guys who try to explain things, such actors. Very biased on allies.
I think that this documentary is quite informative but biased towards the winners. I think that one fact in WWII, Axis Powers have the greater prowess in terms of tactics but they were pushed the might of Allies in terms of numbers of people and military artillery. Though, this is just my opinion.
Another thing regards this documentary is sometimes, it explains a part of the history of this war in a very comprehensive way but there are events in the war that was simply skipped over or just skimmed over it.
Excellent in archival footage, narration, and good use of color.
Even history buffs who believe they know all there is to know about
WWII will find interesting and factual episodes. Well worth seeing.
The Britishers were no less than the Nazis. What Nazis did to the Jews was almost the same as what Britishers did to the Indians. Causing famines, killing more than 3 million Indians, Jalianwala Bagh massacre, looting India’s wealth... YOUR WINSTON CHURCHILL played a major role in destroying our country. And you say he held the world together. Even till date Britishers are not at all sorry for their actions. At least the Germans realize what the Nazis had done in the past was very cruel, unlike the Britishers. PLEASE DO READ YOUR HISTORY!
For those of you that THINK that this film is biased from a Great Britain or American view, you have obviously not DONE YOUR RESEARCH! Winston Churchill held the WORLD TOGETHER until (as he had prayed) Roosevelt got the Americans into the fight after the bombing of Pearl Harbor ( which they had no desire to do). READ YOUR HISTORY.
Whilst it is quite interesting and even takes into account the Spanish Civil War and some lesser known battles, it is American so essentially it portrays the war as America's versus everyone and they won single handedly.
Me too. I would like to buy this. Let me know how. Thanks.
I'm with Cathy. Where can we buy this at?
I am trying to find a dvd or blu-ray version of this that is playable in the U.S. and am not having any luck. Any of you know where I can buy this from a reputable company or seller?
First it was not known as the Jewish problem But (The Jewish Question) Second it wasn't proven that Hitler committed suicide there was a body brunt beyond recognition in his bunker with Eva Braun who was over killed having being shot in the head after drinking enough arsenic that could have kill 10 elephants so don't add or take away from history and I also found a few other discrepancies in this report of World War II IN COLOUR... Thank You, remember we who truly love history are watching and will point anything that is a stretched fact which is in fact a lie...
All the things of this topics are interesting .
Remember the words I have read in a movie that " Older men declare war , young men fight and died".
Could someone tell that which General is the best in the whole WW2?
Honestly , I've 1st learned about WW2 by playing COD games.
You guys are wealth at knowledge.
Thanks for sharing the knowledge. :)
This is a phenomenal and comprehensive review of WW2 realpolitik - the players, the ideologies, the technologies, capabilities and all the rest of the factors that played into what happened. The combination of detailed movies in color really brought the people to life and made them more in the present than the usual B&W views into the past, and the military films from the Allies and Axis (less from Russia) were fascinating. Really, all these men were so alike - young, healthy, active. When they were filmed marching in, they were glorious; when routed broken.
All is not perfect though. The vertical topic focus confuses the parallel things, so it's sometimes hard to track. Yes it leans toward the British view, but they produced it. Yes it has some historical inaccuracies. It curiously left out some major pieces of the story. E.G.: the competition between the British and American generals (Montgomery and Patton) in the 2-pronged Italian invasion and who would get there first and get the PR benefit; glossing over the Philippines and MacArthur; overlooking the garrulous Japanese ambassador and his wordy daily reports decoded via Enigma that gave the Allies a view into Japanese strategies and conditions, including the navy.
Overall, A+ for history buffs - really ties things together. Should be shown in all high school history classes.
Thumbs up for a nicely done production. Only complaint is the obvious bias towards Britain. Not surprising considering the film's creators.
I have a question about WWII in color.. It is a picture I see time and again in footage of shows about WWII... The picture is of things the Nazis took from concentration camp prisoners. The picture shows hair, gold teeth, dentures, rings and then something long and slim. At first I thought it was limbs (bones) but the ends do not have the correct structure to them. Does anyone know what that last thing is? In WWII in color it is a shot from left to right and my question is about the thing(?) on the far right. I know referring to the "thing" is barbaric, however, I'm not sure what else to call it. Does anyone know??
Once again Western democracies failed to react...- that's a good summarizing...
The history repeats itself right now with Putin taking Hitler's place. And the West reacting as usual (no reaction)...
I'm with Heart Winter, this is THE BEST WWII documentary I've ever watched, and I've watched tons! I'm only 10, but I know everything ( or almost everything ) there is to know about WW2. Heart Winter IS right, we should be showing this stuff to the new generation, show them war IS NOT NICE!! I mean, I love these documentaries and now I'm a WW2 know-it-all.
Precisely the documentary I am looking for. Very easy to understand, complete with geographical mapping, actual footage and beautiful narration. One of the best documentaries I have watched, so far.
What's ironic is that these pawns of war died, imprisoned, suffered under the selfish and egoistic command of leaders who stayed comfortably making decisions inside their palace. Now, World War II means almost nothing to those who have never been actually there. The appalling number of fighters who lost lives giving trust to incapable and ambitious leader end up being buried unknown. Funny how saints are known better than true heroes of war, right? :D
I think this video should be shown to the new generation. What we have now is a product of history, and it cost them so much to the point that we can't understand right now. I have not witnessed real war but I certainly hope I will never will, no one will. Even movies, in games that I occasionally play, never had I pictured vividly the cities actually crumbling flat to rubble; or witnessing millions of civilians becoming homeless and dying being caught up in war they never have anything to do with.
What I wanted is for people to understand what the WWII and its severity was. They're lucky not to have been born at that time.
People really wondered why I would spend time learning about the past. If people know how it was in the past, they wouldn't be wasting their precious life right now getting preoccupied by trivialities and sometimes even real nonsense stuff.
I think the Japanese would fight as long as there was a fight. They seldom surrendered and generally fought to the last man. The prospect of the US A-Bombing them from a distance and not invading was to much. The fight was over, the war was over.
I could be wrong.
My English is not good enough for understanding the film with just listening. If you don't mind, would you please show me where I can get subtitle for this series?
My grandpa was a gunner on THE FLYING FORTRESS for the Americans. Cheers to all allies who fought in this horrific war to save Europe.
After all comments i have seen here no one mention Norway at all. Do not forget we ended Hitlers Atomic Program, and we sunk Donau which was two major events that changed the war. they invaded us but that does not mean we didn't fight for freedom. Go see Max Manus a great man and movie.
Is the more to the WWII in colour, if so, where is it?
Ladies & Gentlemen: Since I was in the Pacific at that time, I don't believe that there there was man out that didn't cheer the use of the A bomb. If they hadn't, I might not be here. Right up to the second A bomb they were happily slaughtering Chinese and other groups. Remember they had a completly intact and fully equiped army in China and other countries to use to bargain with.
A not so small matter was that time was against them, they were within 3-4 months of having their own A bomb, which I have no doubt they would have happily used.
If they had had the time to finish it, we may not have won the war.
What I hated most was the complete loss of so many beautiful Japanese girls. Sigh
Don Jose de La Mancha
"I exist to Live, not live to exist"
i love it good work
I could be wrong, but it seems that half this playlist is missing.