Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:16 pm Post subject: Re: War Documentaries
In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944
Brian McKenna,
1992,
103 min 30 s
This documentary looks at the events of June 6, 1944, when a combined force of American, British and Canadian troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. The Allied invasion of occupied France was a turning point in the war against Hitler's Germany. From a tactical view, Canada's role was limited; strategically, it was pivotal. Part of the 3-part series The Valour and the Horror.
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:53 pm Post subject: Re: War Documentaries
Der Tiger-Panzer Dokumentation
Der Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger war ein schwerer deutscher Kampfpanzer, den der Alleinhersteller Henschel von 1942 bis 1944 fertigte und den die Wehrmacht ab Spätsommer 1942 während des Zweiten Weltkrieges einsetzte. Aufgrund seiner starken Primärbewaffnung und seines hohen Panzerschutzes war der Tiger einer der kampfstärksten Panzer des Krieges. Als schwerwiegender Nachteil galt neben seiner konventionellen Formgebung ohne geneigte Panzerung seine Untermotorisierung, seine geringe Reichweite und seine störanfällige Technik in Verbindung mit einem hohen Instandsetzungsbedarf, welche die Mobilität des Panzers erheblich einschränkte. Dadurch verzeichnete der Tiger mehr Verluste durch Defekte und Selbstzerstörung als durch direkte Feindeinwirkung. Obwohl er mit nur 1350 produzierten Exemplaren strategisch bedeutungslos war, gilt er als einer der bekanntesten Panzer des Krieges.
This video is only in German, so sadly no subtitles, however, it is still quite interesting. A bit historical detailed information on the tank it self and some cool snippets as well. For instance at 14:15, a Tiger drive slowly through a building.
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Some of these clips get removed for copyright or owners removing them etc. I updated most of the posts on this thread last night so go back and check the older posts some are gone others added. A full version of Fog of War and a new Commanders at War is up as well. Enjoy, while they are online. Thanks.
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