Description
The Blitz on the North
UPC 5034504717176
Product Details:
- Brand: Pegasus Entertainment
- Genre: Documentary, Military History
- Release Year: 2005
- Runtime: Approx. 55 minutes
- Audio: Stereo
- Language: English
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
- Region: 0 PAL
Overview:
"The Blitz on the North" is a harrowing documentary that examines the devastating impact of the German Luftwaffe's bombing campaign on the cities and towns of northern England and parts of Scotland during World War II. As Britain faced its "darkest hours," the fall of France and Norway provided Hitler with a convenient launching pad to turn the nation into a "garden of ruin."
Through eyewitness accounts, rare archival footage, and expert analysis, this program vividly depicts the chaos and destruction wrought by the relentless air raids. Industrial areas and factories producing war materials were primary targets, but the documentary also captures the resilience of the local populations and the unwavering determination of munitions workers to keep Britain armed, despite the devastation around them.
Interesting Facts:
- The documentary highlights Hitler's decision to halt the German infantry's advance toward Britain, shifting the focus to the aerial bombardment campaign known as the Blitz.
- It features footage of the firestorms that engulfed cities like Sheffield, reducing entire neighborhoods to rubble and ash.
- The program showcases the indomitable spirit of the people of the North, who bounced back from the destruction and continued to support the war effort.
Scene Selection:
- Hitler Halts Infantry Advance
- British Refineries Targeted
- Christmas 1940
- A City in Flames
- The Raids on Sheffield Begin
- The North Bounce Back
From Backside:
During Britain's "darkest hours", the German Luftwaffe and flying bombs caused devastation and chaos across the North of England and parts of Scotland. With the fall of France and Norway, Hitler had a convenient launch pad to turn Britain into a "garden of ruin". Industrial areas and factories producing war materials were targeted by the bombers but nothing it would seem could dampen the people's spirits or the munitions workers determination to keep Britain armed.
