Home Front Britain: Home Front Britain tells the story of World War II on the Home Front through a rare collection of Ministry of Information wartime films. Presented by the much loved actor Jim Carter (Red Ridings, Cranford, Shakespeare In Love); he takes the viewer through each film whilst providing historical context, anecdotes and wartime information. In addition, Jim travels to some of the famous British landmarks which featured in those films and which became synonymous with the Home Front war effort. The Concise History of WWII: This superb 2 part series provides a clear and factual account of the causes, course and consequences of World War II, while also assessing the contribution of particular leaders, such as Hitler, Churchill, Roosevelt, Mussolini and Starlin. The Concise History of World War II begins by looking at Germany during the years between World War I and World War II and the meteoric rise of Adolf Hitler. We then move on to look at Germany s dramatic invasion of Poland, France and Russia, the Battle of Britain, the key battles in Africa, and onto the attack of Pearl Harbour and the eventual death of the Nazi army in Stalingrad. This DVD is a must have for anyone interested in the Second World War.Victory In Europe: These two DVDs feature the unique spirit of the Victory in Europe, which is recaptured by the unforgettable music of the war years and through the golden memories of those who were there. The programme also features remarkable footage of the performances by the great entertainers who kept the Country singing through its darkest days - Gracie Fields, George Formby and Flanagan and Allen. Finally, extensive newsreel footage, specially filmed reconstructions and contemporary images combine to provide the perfect flavour of the times.

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