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Bridge To Hell PFDVD1061 When three prisoners of war escape from a prison camp in Yugoslavia they encounter partisans, who they agree to help fight in return for a safe passage to freedom. Their task is to blow up a strategic bridge which is heavily defended by German troops. Follow the action, frought with danger as our heroes complete their mission to destroy... the bridge to hell. |
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Hong Kong Garrison The Making Of A Soldier PEGDVD1336 At midnight on July 1st 1997 after 150 years of British rule, history was made when four thousand Chinese troops crossed the border to reclaim control of Hong Kong. The impeccably orchestrated handover was the result of four years intense training for the soldiers under the command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Each soldier endured months of early morning marching drills, gruelling physical training and much-dreaded self-criticism sessions to become a defender of the reclaimed land. Through the eyes of two young recruits (Han Qiang - 19 and Xu Zhao - 20), we gain a truly unique insight into a garrison which remains surprisingly different from those of the modern western world. The never-before-seen images reveal the recruit's pride and heartache at being isolated from the outside world and what it takes to be a member of Hong Kong's elite defence force. |
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The War At Sea Surface Raiders & Underwater Killers PEGDVD1174 Domination of the sea, both above and below the waves was an essential criterion for either side to win the war. The balance of naval power ebbed and flowed throughout the conflict with each success or failure coming at great cost, both in financial terms and in the number of lives lost. |
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Vietnam The Chopper War PEGDVD1167 As US-backed South Vietnamese troops began to wane in their struggle against the Communist North, the American military sort a solution that would turn the advantage back in their favour. The answer was to improve air mobility with the introduction of the US Army helicopter, in vast numbers and multiple guises. Amongst others, the now legendary Bell UH-1 or 'Huey' helicopter became a familiar sight in the Vietnamese skies, carrying out various roles from escort gunship to air ambulances or 'Medevac' helicopters. The versatility of these aircraft was recognised as being a major asset, one which has been adapted through the decades to the needs of modern warfare. |
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The Battle Of The Somme PEGDVD1059 The greatest battle the British Army has ever fought began on 1st July 1916. Using graphics, powerful stills and remarkable archive footage, this programme presents an in-depth treatment of The Somme: the strategic and tactical planning and preparation; the course of the actual battle, particularly the disastrous first day where 60,000 men lost their lives, mercilessly mown down by the German machine guns. Observe here, the bitter experiences of the soldier on the ground. |
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Great German BattleshipsOf World War Two PEGDVD1051 This fascinating DVD, using archive footage, stills and interviews with German ex-Naval officers and seamen, concentrates on the exploits of the famous Bismarck. This is followed by an in-depth portrait of the mightiest and most famous German warships of World War Two, including the big sea battles they encountered. |
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D-Day Assault On Fortress Europe PEGDVD1021 June 6th 1944 was perhaps the crucial turning point of World War II. The largest amphibious force in history was assembled by the Allies to cross the channel and invade the Normandy coastline. This disc charts the entire momentous event from planning to execution. |
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Under Siege! Verdun 1916 (DVD) CROMDVD1215 This was the hellish, protracted siege known to many as 'The Mincer'. The fanatical French defence of the three forts - which had enormous psychological value to the whole nation - cost hundreds of thousands of lives and was, in part, the reason the Battle of the Somme was fought during the same year. The battle ebbed and flowed throughout the year and the forts were captured and recaptured many times before finally the fighting eased in December 1916. Unfortunately by this time almost 700,000 French and German troops had been killed or wounded trying to take or defend the city. |
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