HITLER'S SECRET WEAPONS: A Warfare Evolution

Product Details

• UPC: 5034504710672
• Director: Various
• Genre: Documentary, War, History
• Number of discs: 1
• Label: Pegasus
• Release date: 2004

Overview

Hitler's Secret Weapons takes viewers on a chilling journey through the scientific advancements and desperate measures employed by Nazi Germany during the Second World War. As the war progressed, the race for scientific superiority led to the development of terrifying new weapons, including the pilot-less flying bomb, or V1, and the V2 rocket, pioneered by Werner Von Braun.

This DVD showcases spectacular archive footage of Hitler's secret armory, from development and testing to deployment, against the backdrop of famous campaigns and battles that ultimately led to his defeat. Gain a deeper understanding of the technological innovations that shaped modern warfare and the devastating impact these weapons had on the lives of countless people.

Product Specifications

• Format: DVD
• Region: PAL All Regions
• Screen Format: 4:3
• Sound: Stereo
• Language: English
• Main feature length: Approximately 55 minutes
• Extras: Interactive menus, 6 scene selections, excerpts from other War Files titles

Scene Selection

1. A New Dimension of Warfare
2. Resistance
3. Invasion of Normandy
4. The V2
5. Technical Problems
6. Arnhem

Interesting Facts

• The V1 flying bomb, also known as the "Doodlebug," was the first of Hitler's new weapons and terrorized the south of England for a brief but devastating period.
• The V2 rocket, developed by Werner Von Braun, was one of the greatest advances in warfare technology during the Second World War, capable of being launched from anywhere.
• Despite the technological innovations showcased in Hitler's secret armory, these weapons ultimately failed to alter the course of the war, draining Germany's resources and coming too late to make a significant impact.

From Backside:

As the Second World War progressed, the race for scientific intelligence, secrecy and detection brought a new dimension to warfare. The pilot-less flying bomb, or V1, emerged as the first of Hitler's new weapons, and for a brief but terrifying period rained death and destruction on the south of England until the RAF and anti-aircraft gunners learnt to counter the terrible "Doodlebug". With Allies closing in from the West and the Eastern Front crumbling, Hitler realised Germany was losing the war and his response was to give top priority to the V2. Pioneered by Werner Von Braun, it was one of the greatest advances in the technology of warfare. Capable of being launched Irom anywhere, Hitler pinned his hopes on this early rocket, but the V2 had come too late, draining Germany's resources and ultimately failing to alter the course of Hitler's war. Against the background of the famous campaigns which led to his eventual defeat, this DVD shows spectacular archive footage of Hitler's secret armoury as It was being developed, tested and finally used in anger.