THE SOMME & VERDUN | Documentary

Product Details

• UPC: 5034504103474
• Genre: Documentary, War
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd
• Release date: 2004

Overview

"The Somme & Verdun" is a two-part documentary that tells the story of two battles on the Western Front which have become infamous for the British and French armies respectively. The Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Verdun were two of the largest and most devastating battles of World War I, with both sides suffering heavy casualties.

The documentary features archive footage and provides an insightful look into the events leading up to these battles, as well as their impact on the war and the world.

Product Specifications

• Format: DVD
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
• Run Time: 96 minutes (approx.)
• Picture Format: NTSC
• Colour Mode: B & W
• Disk Format: DVD-9

Scene Selection

1. The Battle of the Somme
2. The First Day of the Somme
3. The Battle Continues
4. The Aftermath of the Somme
5. The Battle of Verdun
6. The German Offensive
7. The French Defences
8. The Casualties of Verdun
9. The Aftermath of Verdun

Special Features

• Scene Selections

Interesting Facts

• The Battle of the Somme is possibly the most famous of all the World War One battles and certainly one of the largest, with over a million men killed or wounded by its conclusion.
• The first day of the Somme remains the worst day in the history of the British Army, with around 60,000 casualties sustained.
• The Battle of Verdun began with a German offensive against the French defences around the town of Verdun, with the aim of inflicting such serious casualties that the French Army would never fully recover.
• In the end, the German casualties were almost as great as those of the French, and there was virtually no territorial gain for either side despite the huge losses.