World War II: The Complete History
Part of Combined Operations Memorial, at No. 1 Combined
Operations Training Centre, just south of Inveraray, Scotland
Introduction - YouTube is a reliable source for videos and films related to WW2 activities, and on occasion references are made and scenes are seen that involve men on landing crafts during the raid at Dieppe (1942) and invasions of North Africa, Sicily, Italy and so on. Not often are there references made about the Canadians who served in Combined Operations and operated some of the landing craft, but in spite of that, the videos and films are informative and educational for a variety of reasons.
The lengthy documentary, "World War II: The Complete History" can be found on YouTube broken down into thirteen episodes.
Link to "World War II: The Complete History"
Duration: 660mins
Released: June 2007 (see below)
Editorial Review, in part, as found at Amazon.com:
The full story of the greatest conflict the world has ever seen... With the use of extensive and rare archival footage, experience the full story of WWII. From the Battle of Britain to the attack on Pearl Harbour to the bloody conflict in the Pacific, this incredible collection provides a complete review of the war that claimed the lives of over 60 million people.
This brilliant series tells the chronological story of WWII. All the crucial moments of the conflict are covered in detail including Pearl Harbor, the War in the Pacific and D-Day.
Historical Archives Include: Official military maps & combat reports; Replica logbook from the Dambuster Raid in 1943; A replica ration book and coupons as well as wartime cookery recipes; A leaflet showing how to spot enemy uniforms; Newspaper advertisements on the dangers of a gas attack; A series of 12 full-color public information notices; Letters home from the front; War posters, cigarette cards and much, much more!
Please link to Video: D-Day, The Shortest Day - June 6th 1944
Photos from Inveraray by GH
One will also find an interesting comment thread (as is often the case) suggesting the documentary is well-balanced, is presented from a wider point of view, and is closer to the truth re root causes of WW2 (e.g., related to the Treaty of Versailles) than other films. You, of course, get to be the final judge.
Released: June 2007 (see below)
The full story of the greatest conflict the world has ever seen... With the use of extensive and rare archival footage, experience the full story of WWII. From the Battle of Britain to the attack on Pearl Harbour to the bloody conflict in the Pacific, this incredible collection provides a complete review of the war that claimed the lives of over 60 million people.
This brilliant series tells the chronological story of WWII. All the crucial moments of the conflict are covered in detail including Pearl Harbor, the War in the Pacific and D-Day.
Historical Archives Include: Official military maps & combat reports; Replica logbook from the Dambuster Raid in 1943; A replica ration book and coupons as well as wartime cookery recipes; A leaflet showing how to spot enemy uniforms; Newspaper advertisements on the dangers of a gas attack; A series of 12 full-color public information notices; Letters home from the front; War posters, cigarette cards and much, much more!
Above plaque is part of Combined Operations Memorial, Inveraray
For those who want extensive historical context for Combined Operations activities, e.g., from Norway to Burma, this documentary may assist.
Photos from Inveraray by GH
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