WWII In HD

**herbicide** · 11-16-2009, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by drunkincy

Has anyone ever seen the videos of Hitler where they polished up the audio and video and put it in color. VERY powerful stuff. I watched a documentary on how people got brain washed by the dude and I can see why after watching those videos. Unfortunatly I would have to say that he was one of the best public speakers of all time.

Originally Posted by TarHeelHawk

I think you may be referring to "Triumph of the Will" which was kind of like his official propaganda film.

That film was a breakthrough, won all kinds of awards at its time, and is still considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. (as far as from the filming/cinematography goes). Its techniques are still used today.

I'm sure it can be had on dvd or even youtube.

**temperflare** · 11-17-2009, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by zach

If you like history, I highly recommend the book. Cornelius Ryan's "The Longest Day" and Stephen E. Ambrose, Band of Brothers.

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Ever read "The Forgotten Soldier" or "The Village"?

**temperflare** · 11-17-2009, 06:20 AM

Was thumbing through the channels last night and watched WWII in HD for about 2 hours. Very good to watch.

**Cyclonepride** · 11-17-2009, 06:22 AM

I saw a brief ad for this the other day, but didn't catch when it was on. I'll have to watch for it and set my DVR.

**MB4CY** · 11-17-2009, 08:13 AM

This was good stuff. It really put me in the mood for my end-of-the-year vacation days, where I usually make time to watch Band of Brothers all the way through. For anyone who hasn't seen that series, I can't recommend it highly enough.

**dmclone** · 11-17-2009, 05:44 PM

Nothing real special here since I had a candy bar sized recorder but here are a few minutes in Normandy. At about 2:30 you'll see point de huc and 15 foot bomb craters.

Utah beach first, then point de huc, then Omaha, and last the American cemetary.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAXgEEOKV50]YouTube - Normandy 2009[/ame]

**yCy** · 11-17-2009, 06:44 PM

Thanks for posting the video, dmclone. It's very interesting.

**dmclone** · 11-17-2009, 06:49 PM

The guy hanging from the church is in The Longest Day and is a true story.

**dmclone** · 11-17-2009, 06:52 PM

The canon that is shown at 1:50 is at point du hoc and was taken out by the Rangers (1st mission by Rangers) because it could hit the beaches 20 miles away.

**Frak** · 11-19-2009, 11:20 PM

Anyone else watching these? Awesome footage.

**motorCYcle** · 11-19-2009, 11:21 PM

http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/...9-wwii-hd.html (WWII In HD)

**CyPride** · 11-19-2009, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by Frak

Anyone else watching these? Awesome footage.

Yes, episodes 1-10, plus the show about prostitution after episode 10.

Not only was the footage awesome, so were the stories. Magnificent job, History Channel!

**Cyclonepride** · 11-19-2009, 11:22 PM

I was clued in by the previous thread. I haven't watched any yet, but they're gathering in my DVR as we speak.

**CyPride** · 11-19-2009, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by CYCRAZY

On History Channel right now, so far absolutely amazing. I would check it out if your are WWII history fans

Must-see TV for not only WWII history fans, but all Americans. Absolutely great video and outstanding stories of courage. I had my three grandkids watch as much as they could before bedtimes. Quite an education in history and the realities of war.