WWII in HD Directed by Matthew Ginsburg & Frederic Lumiere, 2009
Seventy years in the making. Three thousand hours of color footage few knew existed. The first documentary to show original color footage of World War II in immersive HD, the world premiere HISTORY™ series WWII IN HD uses the journals and accounts of those who served in the war’s biggest battles to create a personal, introspective and detailed look at life on and off the front lines. Follow 12 unforgettable Americans, and experience the war through their eyes, in their own words, as it really looked and sounded. WWII IN HD transforms their stirring journey into a tangible piece of history. Culled from rare color film found in a two-year worldwide search and converted to HD with meticulous technique, WWII IN HD provides a picture of World War II as it has never been seen before.
DISC 1: Darkness Falls / Hard Way Back / Bloody Resolve / Battle Stations
DISC 2: Day of Days / Point of No Return / Striking Distance / Glory and Guts
DISC 3: Edge of the Abyss / End Game / Bonus
Bonus Features
Character Profiles; Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes - Finding the Footage, Preserving the Footage
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Reviews
If images of the war fascinate you on any level whatsoever, this seven-hour document is not to be missed. Available both in DVD and, for an experience of the most eye-popping kind, Blu-ray.”
-- McClatchey-Tribune News Service
If you think black-and-white footage of Hitler and his Nazis are chilling, wait until you see them in color. The color film, much of it never before seen by the public until the series aired on the History Channel, was the result of a two-year worldwide search. Be aware that the quality varies due to the age of the footage. Nevertheless, you won't be able to take your eyes off of it. Giving the 10-episode, 455-minute production a big boost are the stories of 12 Americans who were drawn into the conflict during the USA's four-year involvement. Their stories, ranging from exhilarating to horrifying, are touching and leave a lasting impression…WWII in HD is from Lou Reda Productions which has been responsible for dozens of stirring history documentaries during the past 30 years. This documentary shows that Reda and his company are as good as ever. Highly recommended.
-- The State/ McClatchey-Tribune News Service
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