The Concise History of WWI covers the ‘War to end all Wars’ with the use of extraordinary archive footage. From the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on 24th June 1914 all the way to the peace signing in Versailles 5 years later, this superb programme affords the viewer a valuable insight into The Great War. Also, as an addition, “The Concise History of WWI” includes 2 bonus documentaries: Guns: Gods of War Which provides an insight into the development of the gun between 1914 -1918, while The Battle of the Somme is a fascinating, in-depth look into one of history’s most famous battles.   From Germany’s dramatic invasion of Poland, France and Russia, through to the Battle of Britain, the key battles in Africa, and on to the attack of Pearl Harbour and the eventual defeat of the Nazi army in Stalingrad, The Concise History of WWII covers all of the major events, key personalities and actions that decided the course of the Second World War as the British and American troops began to push the Germans back into a tighter and tighter corner.

Chronicles the events leading up to the infamous revolution of 1917 with startling archive colour footage.

The Complete Story of two of the most decisive battles fought during World War 2. The Road to Stalingrad In August 1942 Hitler s huge Sixth Army reached the City that bore Stalin s name. In the five month siege that followed the Russians fought to hold Stalingrad at any cost. They then, in an astonishing reversal, encircled and trapped their Nazi enemy. This epic battle for the ruins of a city cost more than a million lives. The Road to Berlin The Germans had repulsed every Russian attempt to drive across the Oder river to Berlin. However during early April, Stalin concentrated a tremendous force between Stettin and Breslau in reparation for a final blow against Germany. They struck on the night of April 16-17 and no one in Berlin had any hope of stopping the massive Russian offensive.

A Definitive Look at the fascinating and sinister stories of the axis suicide squads. Kamikaze attacks by Japanese pilots are familiar to almost anyone with even a passing knowledge of World War II But few realise that Japan was not the only nation to use these desperate tactics. No Surrender probes the darkest corners of the third Reich to tell the story of the Axis suicide squads. Military insiders reveal how the elite suicide teams were devised and how they were subject to an intense power struggle among the German high command. Though their vision was never completely realised, German soldiers did fly suicide missions, as this fascinating programme definitively documents. No Surrender also details how myths and legends from German and Japanese history were used to inspire the soldiers for their fatal task

The Military History Collection - The Nazi's

The Concise History of WWI covers the ‘War to end all Wars’ with the use of extraordinary archive footage. From the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on 24th June 1914 all the way to the peace signing in Versailles 5 years later this superb 2 DVD set affords the viewer a valuable insight into “The Great War”. The scale and intensity of the conflict were unprecedented, with more men fighting and more casualties in action than any previous human conflict. Of the 70 million soldiers who took part in the fighting, 60 million were Europeans. New technologies - machine guns, better artillery, advanced logistics, poison gas, aerial warfare and submarines - increased the scale of the carnage to a level the world had never seen before. This DVD charts all the major events, key personalities and actions that decided the course of WW1 and is a must have for all collectors of military history. Bonus DVD: As an addition to “The Concise History of WWI”, the companion disc provides a valuable insight into the development of the gun during the conflict between 1914 - 1918, on land and sea, and in the air. It also includes a unique documentary on one of the most infamous battles of the First World War, The Somme, featuring footage that portrays the harsh reality of war in unforgettable form.

BATTLE FOR RUSSIA chronicles the events leading up to and following the Nazi march into Russian territory; exploring why exactly the Nazi regime set its sights on the Soviet Union, and which foreign powers have attempted the same over the past 700 years.

Based on the acclaimed book “Crusade in Europe” by Dwight D Eisenhower, this superb 4 DVD box set is one of the most comprehensive reports ever produced on the war in Europe from an American perspective. This fascinating and iconic documentary charts all of the major events, key battles and actions that decided the course of the Second World War. From Germany’s dramatic invasion of Poland, France and Russia to the Battle of Britain and the Blitz, the key battles in Africa, the Battle of the Bulge and the eventual defeat of the Nazi army on the Russian Front, this DVD encapsulates every key moment from the preparation, embarkation and operation of the war in Europe from 1941 to 1945. With a combination of superb, seldom seen archive footage and expert commentary, the viewer is thrown into the midst of the action and is afforded an extremely insightful and fascinating look on “The Battle For Europe”, making this DVD a must have for all collectors of military history.

The machines and weapons designed to fight the ‘full on’ heavy metal wars of the 20th century now face a grim challenge: they must adapt or die. Today, the armies of the world operate in ‘low burn’ guerrilla conflict – often in urban environments where civilian casualties must be avoided at all costs. Are today’s enemies gaining ground against the cutting-edge military might of the West? And how can the designers and manufacturers of 21st century war machines counter these ever growing threats? Renowned military analyst Simon Pearson provides a fascinating insight into warfare technology, past, present and future and expertly guides this five-part series through the origins of Main Battle Tanks, Attack Helicopters, Missiles, Fighter and Bomber Aircraft and Artillery right through to today’s state of the art ‘Digital Battlefield’. We hear from the makers and users of the military technology whilst also investigating the history and the future of man and machine in combat. Supported by spectacular action-packed footage and intricate 3D computer-generated imagery, “21st Century War Machines” both poses and answers many questions on this extremely topical and important subject and is a must have for anyone interested in military history.