Description
THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE | Documentary
Product Details
- UPC: 5022802210185
- Genre: Documentary, War
- Number of discs: 1
- Studio: Pegasus Entertainment
- Release date: 2000
Overview
"The Battle of the Bulge" is a captivating documentary that explores one of the most vital battles of World War Two. The last major German offensive of World War II, the Battle of the Bulge was a desperate attempt by Hitler to split the Allied forces in two and force them to negotiate a peace treaty.
The documentary features state-of-the-art computer technology to explore, explain, and bring new perspectives to the battle. It also includes rare archive footage, specially treated recreations, and authoritative comment by leading military historians from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
Product Specifications
- Format: DVD
- Region: All Regions, PAL
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
- Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
- Run Time: 48 minutes (approx.)
Scene Selection
- Introduction
- The Plan
- The American Army
- The Offensive
- Primary Objective
- Kampfgruppe Peiper
- The Race Against Time
- Conclusion
Special Features
- Ask the Experts
- Test your knowledge
- Interactive menus
- Excerpts from other available titles
Interesting Facts
- The Battle of the Bulge was fought from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945.
- The battle was marked by heavy casualties on both sides, with an estimated 89,000 American soldiers killed, wounded, or captured.
- The battle was a turning point in the war, marking the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany.
From Backside:
Discover why the last major German offensive of World War we so headed and hovo heroic defensive actions by American Gls thwarted their plans.
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 one of the most vital battles of World War Two. 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.
