NARROW ESCAPES OF WORLD WAR II DVD Review

Revealing the exploits of bravery that helped shape the outcome of the Second World War, the riveting documentary series, Narrow Escapes of World War II, debuts on DVD on November 6, 2012 from Athena. Broadcast on the Military Channel in May 2012, the series explores 13 daring escapes by Allied and Axis forces including the Doolittle raid, the Amiens Prison raid, and the siege of Kohima, with commentary from leading historians, military experts, and the participants themselves. The comprehensive overview also features original film footage, informative maps and dramatic recreations sure to excite history buffs. The DVD 4-vol. boxed set features the original uncut U.K. broadcast edition with more than 65 minutes of additional footage not seen on the U.S. broadcast (5-6 min. per episode), plus a 16-page viewer’s guide with a map, timeline, and articles on the war in Europe and Asia, types of warfare, and profiles of select WWII escapees (13 episodes, $79.99, AthenaLearning.com).

Revisit some of the most daring missions of World War II in these 13 gripping episodes featuring operations that took place all over the world—from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the steppes of southern Russia, from the foothills of the Himalayas to the frozen waters of the Baltic and the skies over Nazi-occupied France. With the benefit of original film footage, informative maps, and dramatic recreations, Narrow Escapes tells stories of valor, suffering, dedication, and determination that continue to inspire today.

EPISODES: The Amiens Raid, The Doolittle Raid, Wingate and the Chindits, The Black Battalion, Lucky Laycock’s Escape from Crete, Manstein Holds the Line, The Siege of Kohima, Roy Urquhart’s Escape from Arnhem, Morshead Holds Tobruk, Evacuation in the Baltic, Moore’s March, Operation Pedestal, Breakout through Hell’s Gate

BONUS FEATURES: 16-page viewer’s guide with a map; a timeline; and articles on the war in Europe and in Asia, types of warfare, and the escapes of Hitler and Mussolini; profiles of select WWII escapees; plus discussion questions at Athenalearning.com

Street Date: November 6, 2012                   SRP: $79.99  

DVD 4-Vol. Boxed Set– 13 episodes - Approx. 653 min. - Documentary – SDH subtitles

My Thoughts 

 I grew up with my grandparents and was raised on tales of World War II. My grandfather served in Europe and he met my grandmother in a hospital after he was injured in the line of duty. This documentary brings to life on the small screen many of the stories he told me. This series leads you through some of the most dangerous missions. It includes original footage of the soldiers as well as dramatic recreations. Learn about warfare and some of the narrow escapes of Hitler before his final defeat. Watching this series will give you a new appreciation of the sacrifices made and the suffering that was endured. It also gives you a chance to acknowledge the heros. This is a wonderfully plotted documentary that is so captivating, you'll want to watch all thirteen episodes back to back.

 
 If you love a good documentary as much as I do, especially one that is a mythology lesson, than this is the box set for you. You can order NARROW ESCAPES OF WORLD WAR II  for only $79.99 at Acorn Media.



***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***