Description
The Battle of Berlin
UPC 5022802210222
Product Details
- Brand: Pegasus Entertainment
- Genre: Documentary, Military History
- Release Year: 2000
- Runtime: Approx. 50 minutes
- Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo
- Language: English
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
- Region: 0, PAL
Overview
"The Battle of Berlin" takes viewers into the heart of one of the most decisive and devastating battles of World War II. Through rare archival footage, insightful recreations, and authoritative commentary from leading military historians, this documentary presents an immersive exploration of the final battle for Berlin in 1945.
Witness the brutal clash between the advancing Red Army and the shattered German forces as they mounted a desperate defense of the city. Cutting-edge computer technology and informative graphics provide new perspectives and insights into the strategic moves, tactics, and personal stories that unfolded during this pivotal moment in history.
Interesting Facts
- This documentary is part of the acclaimed "Line of Fire" series, which utilizes unique animated environments to analyze famous battles throughout history.
- The program features expert analysis from military historians at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, lending authoritative context and commentary.
- In addition to the main feature, the DVD includes special features such as "Ask the Experts" and a knowledge quiz, enhancing the educational experience.
Scene Selection
- Introduction
- 1944 Berlin
- Volkssturm Troops
- Seelow Heights
- Gotthard Heinrici
- Desperate Last Stand
- Conclusion
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Ask the Experts
- Test your knowledge
- Interactive menus
- Excerpts from other available titles
From Backside:
Experience the terrible final battle for Berlin in 1945
from the perspective of the attacking Red Arm and the positions of the shattered German forces who made a final desperate defence of the city. Taken from the hugely-popular television series 'Line
Of Fire', this programme harnesses state-of-the-art computer technology to explore, explain and bring new perspectives to the last major battle of the War in Europe. It also features rare archive footage, specially treated recreations and authoritative comment by leading military historians from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
ABOUT 'LINE OF FIRE'
'Line of Fire' is history with a difference. For the first time, the great battlefields of war are presented in a unique animated environment, providing new insights into military history's most compelling events. Each powerful episode combines unrivalled graphics with atmospheric recreations to analyse every facet of famous battles from the medieval period to modern times.
