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Title: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 16-09-2009, 13:09:10
So, instead of discussing different WW2 movies in the El Alamein: Line of Fire movie thread. I thought about what Flippy said and we should have thread only about WW2 and WW1 movies.

Rules:

1. Correct title of the movie, perfect would be the original title and also the English/International title of the movie.

2. Write something! Just saying a title of movie, a grade and nothing more is not OK.

3. Write something about the story/battle without spoiling for people who haven't seen the movie.

The purpose of this thread is that people can or search for a movie and even request, for an exeample:

- Hey, guys! El Alamein: Line of Fire from 2002, any good?

Bada Bing Bada Boom: El Alamein: Line of Fire, decent Italian production. A bit short but good acting, story and special effects. I really liked it. Is currently uploaded at YouTube.

I'll start, I'm looking for the movie about Hans-Joachim Marseille, haven't found it yet but is it watchable?
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Fuchs on 16-09-2009, 13:09:25
I know of 1 movie about H-J Marseille and thats Der Stern von Afrika, very old movie. Black and white, haven't watched it myself but I hope it helps you in your search.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZW1LsrfIyg
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Oddball on 19-09-2009, 20:09:02
A fairly new WW2 movie that I thought was good was Defiance. For you that havn't seen it yet it was about 3 Jewish brothers that evaded capture and Concentration Camps, etc.. by the Germans but lost everything, strive for revenge and eventually build an Army from free Jews which they pick up along the way.. it is a true story and very moving, full of action. There are a few good battle scenes and good scenery with correct weaponary which can sometimes be asking too much for some movies. I give it a 9/10!

Other good WW2 movies are The Longest Day, which is about D-Day and has perspective from the American, British, and German point of views, some intresting battle sequences of D-Day...

- Kelly's Heroes was a good movie to watch for entertainment purposes with no real event accuracy, although Oddball had some really nice tanks  ;)

- Return to Taranowa (sorry if Taranowa is spelt wrong, cause it might be, but i can't find the correct spelling) This movie is a documenty with a veteran who return to the Island in the pacific which he helped capture and explains his future plans for what he hopes to accomplish on the island, some parts can get depressing with all the disrespect, but there are some intresting facts and now then comparison shots..

- Saving Private Ryan Is always a classic that you can't go wrong with... another D-Day movie, with once again, accurate equiptment, good actors, nice fight sequences, and demonstration of soldier values.

- Band Of Brothers (BoB) Pretty much the same story line, as above, E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne.. their airborne landing from behind the lines on D-Day to Hitler's Eagle nest in Germany... some emotional sequences... good equiptment... ehhh, yeah, havn't seen all series yet, but what i have seen so far, I like very much.

- Memphis Bell (Sorry if that title is a little off) If you like air combat this is pretty good movie about a B-17 fighter group in WW2, watched long time ago, don't remeber much.

- Some other good aviation T.V. Series are Wings of the Luftwaffe and Dog fights..... there topics vary, they are documentries, and are obviously about Air Combat in WW2.


These are the ones I can think of right now..... I have seen many more but just not comming to me now.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 19-09-2009, 22:09:47
World At War

I recently started watching World At War documentary series again and even it is dated by now and is getting old, it still has its charm and it manages to keep you watching until you run out of episodes.

And even it is an old series it still shines as one of the finest "general" world war 2 documentaries like the brightest star, making itself noticeable in the middle of the mass. Like said, the series doesnt tangle to too much details, instead it flows forward and keeps it simple without making the viewing experience boring. World At War manages to capture the most essential and rather basic information of events, yet present them in a good manner. I've always liked how the series manages to keep it to the subjects without starting to repeat itself (at least not too much) and still have the opportunity to spice it up by remembering to mention usually forgotten things such as the scandinavia, china or other eastern front participants other than germans and russians.

I've always preferred World At War as a superior documentary series to others since it cuts the bullshit and gets down to the business quite fast and the episodes go by very easily. As a "basic and general knowledge" second world war documentary this series is one of the best by far. Of course, if you want to get down to something specific part of the war and specialize, then this series is not for you.

Especially good thing in this series is that it was made during the time when a lot of veterans and people who lived through the war were still alive, so there is a lot of interviews and stories of personal experiences of the war which spices it up very nicely. Only down side in the series is that these people who are interviewed have been spoken over, meaning that an english person talks on top of these people if they speak something else than english. Its the only thing I found mindly annoying. Other than that, I havent spotted that many errors either, meaning that there havent been conflicts between the information what the series gives and the information which I already knew. Of course, I can imagine that those who know the basic stuff already can find the series dreadful, but like I said already, if you want to specialize you want to and find other documentaries.

If there is someone who hasnt seen this classic series yet (I highly doubt. Shame on you if you havent seen it!) I highly recommend of watching it.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 19-09-2009, 22:09:54
And World at War is uploaded at YouTube!

Anyone got some good tips of WW2 aviation movies/documentaries?

Just watched "The War Lover" with Steve McQueen as a B17 Pilot bombing the Reich in '43. Pretty good movie and McQueen is such a badass in this one.

"You think you are pretty though, don't you, Buzz?"

Buzz (McQueen): "Yes, yes I do"

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056676/
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Oddball on 19-09-2009, 23:09:35
Aviation Movies:

- Pearl Harbor
- Memphis Bell

Aviation Documentries:

- Wings of the Luftwaffe
- Dog Fights
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 20-09-2009, 00:09:16
Battle of Britain is an aviation movie too. I guess Tora! Tora! Tora! would go to same category?
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 20-09-2009, 00:09:50
Battle of Britain is an aviation movie too. I guess Tora! Tora! Tora! would go to same category?
Ah, yes. Have not seen Tora. Worth a watch you say?

Saw Battle of Britain a few weeks ago, good production but nothing I'll rewatch in the near future. Felt like one big movie about planes, planes and planes. A little bit more story would not kill the movie :(
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 20-09-2009, 00:09:02
Its been a long while since I watched Tora! Tora! Tora! but as I remember it, it is worth a watch. I have to check it out too in the near future.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 20-09-2009, 01:09:05
Its been a long while since I watched Tora! Tora! Tora! but as I remember it, it is worth a watch. I have to check it out too in the near future.
It's hard to watch the trailer and make a fair judgment. Especially with older movies.

"THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE EVER MADE! THE MOVIE TAGLINE IS: BEST MOVIE EVER! SO WE ARE SERIOUS!!!"
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: :| Hi on 20-09-2009, 02:09:34
Kelly's Heroes (Im PRETTY sure everyones seen this) Stars Clint Eastwood and is a pretty good film, a bit of fighting but overall a good film.

Kelly (I can't remember the rank) manages to capture a german intelligence officer and finds something in his bag. This isn't just anything. He finds a bar of gold and manages to pry the information out of the German officer of where the gold is. The gold is behind enemy lines and well guarded but Kelly grabs some men and makes for the bank its stored in! Find out how it goes!

Currently uploaded on youtube
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Fearbefore. on 20-09-2009, 04:09:41
I can't speak Finnish very well, but I definitely enjoyed Tali Ihantala 1944.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: FatJoe on 20-09-2009, 05:09:23
I have a couple of them good ol' WWII movies here.. I'll go over them and give a short feedback on them :)
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Jobabb Jobabbsen on 20-09-2009, 06:09:27
I think Tora Tora Tora is a great movie. Im pretty sure its very historical correct and documentaric, like The Longest Day. And its alot of cool real air fighting scenes, not the computer animated ones that usually are in newer movies.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Oddball on 20-09-2009, 06:09:34
yeah, thats one thing you got to give older movies credit for, their accuracy and genuine combat footage.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Ciupita on 20-09-2009, 12:09:53
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw3e64sosEg
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 20-09-2009, 12:09:33
Haha, oh god.

Highfive. Titta, fitta!
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 23-09-2009, 22:09:07
Play Dirty with Michael Caine, good watch?

Does look pretty awesome, just saw the opening on YouTube.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Zoologic on 24-09-2009, 08:09:20
Well, i try something different. I'll put some "no good" movies in my taste.

Valkyrie (2008), starring Tom Cruise and Bill Nighy.
I think it is boring. And if you want to learn about the stuff, better watch documentaries. The only good thing is because the Germans speak the correct language. In here, you can see a glimpse about how Count von Stauffenberg get his injuries in North Africa until the demise of "Valkyrie". However, you won't see his brilliant early days in Ostfront.

Pearl Harbor (2001), starring Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale and Alec Baldwin.
It is not about war really, however it has some interesting scenes about the opening of Pacific theater. It is two movies in one that Michael Bay apparently want to make. The first is the drama, the second is the historical "semi-jingoism". Put it together, the drama get bigger proportion and more elaboration (okay we get it), and the later perhaps have some that "2001 event" effect fast-forwarded. War and love sure does make a sexy theme, but this just isn't that good. Watch it to see some cool actions and special effects in Battle of Britain, Attack on Pearl Harbor, and Doolittle raid.

This month, MGM channel is going to run War Movies (particularly WW2) to commemorate 60 years of the start of WW2 (the Poland invasion version). Some of the titles are: Tobruk (any info?), Guns of Navarone (starred by favorite actor, Gregory Peck... though it is fictional), and so on.

Also requesting an info about this particular war movie:
I don't know the title, but it is certainly depicted in the open wide dessert, an American tank and a group of people is stranded in the middle of nowhere, attacked by Bf-109 in a comedic scene where the team has to switch covering position side-to-side waiting the Bf-109 to turn around and strafe without any effect on the tank again and again until it ran out of ammo, shot down by the tank's AA MG.

Could be this movie http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahara_%281943_American_film%29 but it said B&W, however, i saw it in color.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 24-09-2009, 09:09:16
Yeah, Zoo. That sure sounds like Sahara. One tank in the middle of nowhere in North-Africa with soldiers from different nations trying to make it back to the lines.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: FatJoe on 29-09-2009, 03:09:45
Just saw Von Ryan's Express, a Mark Robson movie from 1965 starring Frank Sinatra, Trevor Howard and Sergio Fantoni.

(http://joe.simnet.is/FH/VRE-cover.jpg)
The cover for the image happens to be one of my inspirations
for the release images.

Colonel Ryan, an American Pilot, is shot down over Italy in August, 1943, and gets taken to an Italian POW camp. There he suddenly becomes in charge of a motley group of British prisoners under the command of Major Fincham (Trevor Howard). Ryan and Fincham clash, but eventually escape from the camp and head north in a prison train.

I have to say I quite liked it. For starters everyone talk in their right language, the Italians speak Italian, and the German speak German. The movie seems well done in regards of uniform and equipment, for most parts at least. The story is interesting and is well portrayed for it's time, it has it's issues but after going through much worse films from the same era, I'm quite pleased with this one.

I recommend it to anyone favoring the good old war movies made purely for story and entertainment and less for historical accuracy :)

Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Oddball on 29-09-2009, 03:09:40
Just saw Von Ryan's Express, a Mark Robson movie from 1965 starring Frank Sinatra, Trevor Howard and Sergio Fantoni.

Colonel Ryan, an American Pilot, is shot down over Italy in August, 1943, and gets taken to an Italian POW camp. There he suddenly becomes in charge of a motley group of British prisoners under the command of Major Fincham (Trevor Howard). Ryan and Fincham clash, but eventually escape from the camp and head north in a prison train.

I have to say I quite liked it. For starters everyone talk in their right language, the Italians speak Italian, and the German speak German. The movie seems well done in regards of uniform and equipment, for most parts at least. The story is interesting and is well portrayed for it's time, it has it's issues but after going through much worse films from the same era, I'm quite pleased with this one.

I actually recommend anyone favoring

Sounds good, I'm willing to give it a try. In 1965 i'm sure the had plenty excess uniforms and equiptment, therefor proper attire and gear shouldn't have been a problem.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Kev4000 on 29-09-2009, 05:09:04
I managed to watch all 6 seasons of Hogan's Heroes in about 3 weeks. Funniest WW2 show ever made, EVER!
Not only that, its got some epic espionage aswell.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 24-10-2009, 11:10:28

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=167462

This thread has a gathered all the YouTube clips from History Channel's "Patton 360: Rommel's Last stand"

Pretty nice watch a lazy Saturday morning
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-10-2009, 15:10:04
Gallipoli has always been a favourite film of mine.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 11-01-2010, 22:01:20
Ah, finally a good reason to revive this baby!

Gentlemen, I'm looking for the name of a French documentary series in 6 parts. French made, everything in color. The name the show had here in Sweden was something like "End of the world" or "The downfall" you might say. 6 parts, French made, made during 2009.

Anybody know the original name? 
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 13-01-2010, 19:01:25
Found it!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1508238/

Apocalypse - La 2e guerre mondiale

Just seen the two first episodes of this documentary, great quality on the pictures

For example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJLGzEeexhM
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Agnostic84 on 16-03-2010, 10:03:22
Quote
Battlefield is a documentary series initially shown in 1994 that explores the most important battles fought primarily during the Second World War but also the Vietnam War. The series employs a novel approach in which history is described by detailed accounts of major battles together with background and contextual information

Wikipedia article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battlefield_%28TV_series%29).

Highly recommended. ;)
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Dnarag1M on 16-03-2010, 13:03:49
Action movies :

Enemy at the Gates(2001) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0215750/
This film is about the battle for Stalingrad, but shot mostly from the perspective of the main character (The Russian sniper Vassili Zaitsev). However there is plenty of large scale action to be seen, and certainly ranks high with my favorite warmovies. Perhaps the inclusion of Rachel Weisz makes me prejudiced though  ;D

Surprised not to see it mentioned yet!

Talvisota (1989) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098437/
Also HIGHLY recommended and often forgotten (but with English subtitles is excellent).
'Russia attacked Finland in late November 1939. This film tells the story of a Finnish platoon of reservists from the municipality of Kauhava in the province of Pohjanmaa/Osttrobottnia who leave their homes and go to war. The film focuses on the farmer brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala.'

Weapon accuracy seems fairly high, with a lot of PPSH's and less known Finnish, German and Russian weapons and tanks. The filming style is typically Finnish as well, very raw and honest.

Harts War (2002) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0251114/
'A law student becomes a lieutenant during World War II, is captured and asked to defend a black prisoner of war falsely accused of murder.'

Not as good as the above movies, but still an interesting watch. Some action, but mostly it is an inside glimpse into the lives of a WW2 POW camp. It deals with the struggle for power, respect, and honor in a difficult situation.

And last but not least....

Inglourious Basterds (2009) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361748/
'In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis.'

Quite a different genre than most warmovies since it is based upon art-cinema and Tarantino's love for Sergio Leone's old spaghetti westerns is fairly obvious throughout the movie. Also for any Tarantino fan this movie will feel 'at home' through its harsh violence, much sarcastic and ironic humor and unpredictability.

Besides this however, the movie also is quite well made and shows very good scenery, war-time paris, uniforms, weapons and small-scale tactics. However, it is all magnified to caricatural levels at times which you either like, or dont like :). I *loved* this movie however.

Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Thorondor123 on 16-03-2010, 13:03:08
There are no PPSh's in the Talvisota tho ;)
The production started after the winter war.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Dnarag1M on 16-03-2010, 13:03:21
I unfortunately cannot view the film right now to inspect closer, but I remember seeing PPSh41.
Maybe I was not paying attention and it could have been Suomi KP/-31 which is similar...but still the barrel is very distinctive for the PPSh.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 16-03-2010, 23:03:46
Found it!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1508238/

Apocalypse - La 2e guerre mondiale

Just seen the two first episodes of this documentary, great quality on the pictures

For example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJLGzEeexhM

Bumping this post now, mainly because...

This series was awesome, 6 parts 1 hour each. Great color photo. It's up on YouTube.

Good watch, loved the parts covering the Fall of France, Barbarossa and the Pacific.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Dnarag1M on 16-03-2010, 23:03:14
Only in French ?  :'(
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 16-03-2010, 23:03:06
Only in French ?  :'(
Aw, sorry mate!

Thought YouTube had some with English subtitles according to another thread regarding this show but I could not find any when I took a closer look now, my bad.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 13-04-2010, 19:04:17
Found this stuff on Wikipedia, some interesting stuff I gotta check out

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Documentary_Feature

John Ford's "The Battle of Midway"  and also Moscow Strikes Back, best title ever?
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Mr.Deceptive on 13-04-2010, 21:04:21
Saints and Soldiers
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0373283/

Loosely based off a true story from the famous Malmedy Massacre.

Small group of soldiers try to make their way from behind German lines to their main lines.

Set in the Battle of the Bulge/Ardennes Offensive

Surprisingly good movie.
Title: World War II documentary's
Post by: Abuzer on 27-07-2010, 02:07:08
I've been running out of ww2-themed documentaries, with the recent surge in colored ww2 documentaries ('WW2 in HD' and  'Apocalypse: ww2' for instance, but also the, while lacking, but still worth to watch: Battlefront and Lost evidence: The Pacific) I was quite satisfied for a while.

However, I think I finally ran out of ww2-themed documentaries to watch. I've seen all the old stuff as well; Battlefield, World at War, Gladiators of WW2, Hitler's generals & bodyguard). Anything worthwhile watching left? Ofcourse, the more specific and indepth the topic usually is, its often more interesting to watch. :)
Title: Re: World War II documentary's
Post by: Ts4EVER on 27-07-2010, 02:07:00
The World at War
Title: Re: World War II documentary's
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-07-2010, 02:07:06
Ken Burns' The War is a truly incredible piece of filmmaking.

Also Nova's Secrets of the Dead: D-Day is the best documentary on D-Day that I have seen. Such a wide variety of perspectives are interviewed, from British Royal Marine commandos who scouted the beaches months before the landings, to British glider pilots from Pegasus Bridge, US 82nd Airborne paratroopers, LCVP drivers, Sherman crewmen from Sword Beach, a US Army engineer who happened to be the first man off the beach on Omaha, and a German soldier who defended WN 62 along with Heinz Severloh.
Title: Re: World War II documentary's
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 27-07-2010, 02:07:23
Dunno if you have watched this one (but since its from BBC i bet you have)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/
http://www.amazon.com/BBC-History-World-War-II/dp/B0009941E8

I have watched them all.It is a really nice documentary
Title: Re: World War II documentary's
Post by: Mr.Deceptive on 27-07-2010, 03:07:14
- Apocalypse - The Second World War
- Visions of War
- The World At War

All extremely good.

1 of the 3 (can't remember which) has some opinion in it, which is annoying (ex: hitler was a bad man hurr durr) as it has nothing to do with a documentary (just getting straight facts).
Title: Re: World War II documentary's
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-07-2010, 03:07:01
Most documentaries don't even pretend to be unbiased.
Title: Re: World War II documentary's
Post by: Alakazou on 27-07-2010, 03:07:04
- Apocalypse - The Second World War
- Visions of War
- The World At War

All extremely good.

1 of the 3 (can't remember which) has some opinion in it, which is annoying (ex: hitler was a bad man hurr durr) as it has nothing to do with a documentary (just getting straight facts).
Apocalypse was bullshit... worst ww2 documentary ever.

The war by Ken burns is one of the best :)
Title: Re: World War II documentary's
Post by: Abuzer on 27-07-2010, 03:07:48
There is definitely some French supporting going on in Apocalypse, ah well, its just funny if you know the facts. I liked Ken Burns 'The War' as well, but not incredibly well.

I'm trying to find the right title of the movie of this clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG1IqZSC60w&feature=related
Title: Re: World War II documentary's
Post by: Zoologic on 27-07-2010, 03:07:59
- Apocalypse - The Second World War
- Visions of War
- The World At War

All extremely good.

1 of the 3 (can't remember which) has some opinion in it, which is annoying (ex: hitler was a bad man hurr durr) as it has nothing to do with a documentary (just getting straight facts).
Apocalypse was bullshit... worst ww2 documentary ever.

The war by Ken burns is one of the best :)

Why is that?

Focusing too much on early wars? (like 4 out of 6 episodes)
Title: Re: World War II documentary's
Post by: 69rat on 27-07-2010, 05:07:13
i've seen a lot of doc's too so i started reading books that soldiers have written that served in ww2. a guy that was a infantryman in ww2 in HD has a book out called "Foot Soldier". his name is Rocky Blunt. his book is really interesting and goes into more detail than they can give in the documentary of ww2 in hd. its a good read if you feel like picking up a book instead.
Title: Re: World War II documentary's
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 27-07-2010, 19:07:19
"les grandes batailles" from costelle.
I don't know if it was translated. It worth the wtech because they interview all the actors of the battle. Of course  jukov witness is heavily biaised, but it's still nice to hear the real actors of the war 1 or 2 decade after the war ...
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Thorondor123 on 27-07-2010, 19:07:38
Le merge.

World War II documentary's + The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Abuzer on 28-07-2010, 05:07:28
On movies then  ;)

Europa, Europa and Napola: Fuhrers elite are not to be missed!
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 28-07-2010, 08:07:13
 National Film Board of Canada has great collection of stuff.

 www.nfb.ca
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Abuzer on 29-07-2010, 00:07:23
Still haven't seen "The Great Escape' with McQueen. Is it decent or great?
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 02-08-2010, 12:08:18
Still haven't seen "The Great Escape' with McQueen. Is it decent or great?
Good shit for sure!

A real golden classic
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Knoffhoff on 05-08-2010, 21:08:53
Since quite some time time I'm looking for the German movie "Kinder, Mütter und ein General".
Sadly it seems not available on DVD. But is has been shown on TV several times in the past.
Is there anybody who recorded it and could maybe send me a copy?
From the short part you can see on youtube it looks more than promising, especially the outfit of the German soldiers. Look like lots of original items have been used.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDMF4yNIWxs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDMF4yNIWxs)
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 17-08-2010, 13:08:25
Watched this baby again so might as well post about it here...

El Alamein: Line of Fire
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0329042/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0329042/)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzyPMTAfQ1A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzyPMTAfQ1A)

The desert war seen through the eyes of a young Italian soldier. Still, second time around I still enjoy this movie. It's not a masterpiece but it's neither a failure.

Well worth the watch, and as I said earlier, all out there on YouTube.



Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Mud Buddha on 17-08-2010, 16:08:25
Pity I only discovered this thread more than a year after its inception, but here is what I got since I discovered torrents a couple of years ago.

DOCS:

The War Of The Century - How Hitler Fought Stalin
Imo, one of the best WWII docs I've seen. Of course it's "only" about the war in Europe but it's about how the whole European side of WWII can basically be deduced to two mentally unstable people being extremely paranoid of each other with millions of casualties as a result. It details both men's rise to power, their rivalry and their unavoidable demise.

Why We Fight
More of a post-WWII doc, but it's about how WWII resulted in the USA basically being ruled by the military industrial complex. But worth checking out just to learn about the political aspects of WWII and the resulting cold war. A real eye-opener.

Nazis
6 part doc about, well, the Nazis. In-depth look into their rise to power all the way to their defeat in '45. It's a hefty subject but the doc is 6 hours long so it goes a long way of covering all the bases.

Gladiators Of WWII
Mentioned earlier but worth another shout-out. Really liked the niche aspect of this series, with every episode being about a special unit like the SAS, the Chindits or the Norwegian Resistance. I got four DVDs with 12 episodes in total. Anyone know if there's more?

Weapons Of WWII
Probably from the same network/producers as Gladiators. I got 10 episodes on 2 dvd's ranging from standards like Tanks and Battleships to more obscure stuff like Gliders and Rockets.

Heroes Of WWII
Same deal, but this time about certain individuals or groups of people, for instance the inventor of radar or "the people who stood up to Hilter".

Warbirds of WWII
Guess what, it's about planes! :)  Every episode is about a distinctive plane from WWII, or stuff like "The RAF". I got 7 episodes but I guess there's more. I DL'ed these individually.

Voices Of Hitler's Army
It's about "the man in the street" so to speak. Interviews and footage from frontline survivors. No politics, just experiences.

D-Day To Berlin
Nice complete overview of the course of the western front. It's 3 DVD's so probably more than 3 hours worth.

World War II In Color
Does what is says on the box: color footage of WWII. it's been a while sicne I watched this but I think the two episodes I got, "Blitzkrieg" and "Triumph & Tragedy", cover the whole war.

Weapons Of The Wehrmacht
Pretty self-explanatory I guess. ;)


I record stuff from TV as well, usually NatGeo/Discovery/History Channel stuff like Dogfights, Top 10 and Battlefront. Worth watching but I am done with Dogfights. History is of course always written by the victor, but Dogfights just feels too biased. It's nearly always about how an american pilot outflies some german, japanese, korean, vietnamese or chinese pilot. Of course they have to make do with which survivor/veteran they can get a hold of to tell the story, but most of the time it feels like they didn't even try. Did learn a lot about the physics of air-combat though, through this show. Now if I can only somehow apply that knowledge to my FH2 dogfighting "skills"... ;)

Pff, really need to get back to work now. Will do my Warmovie tips later on.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: :| Hi on 18-08-2010, 04:08:13
WWII In HD <3
Full color, veteran storys, it makes for a great series
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 22-08-2010, 13:08:28
I'm looking for a movie, hope anyone here maybe can help out

I think, but not sure, that it was made in eastern Europe during maybe the 50's or 60's. Hell, even 40's maybe ain't wrong either.

If I recall correctly it's about resistance towards the Axis.

The finale is a big fight between the resistance and the Germans around and inside a church

Anybody?
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Post by: Ciupita on 22-08-2010, 16:08:50
WWII In HD <3
Full color, veteran storys, it makes for a great series

and can only be seen in america.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: ZeroSen on 22-08-2010, 17:08:24
I just found a old british series that pictures the first part off the war in 1939 to september 1940, the main characters are british pilots, the name of the series is "Piece of cake". More info on wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piece_of_Cake_%28TV_series%29 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piece_of_Cake_%28TV_series%29).
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: :| Hi on 22-08-2010, 17:08:37
WWII In HD <3
Full color, veteran storys, it makes for a great series

and can only be seen in america.

Aw, sorry  :(
Maybe I'll just buy the set and mail it to the euro forumers, have it make a big circle aroudn europe before coming back to me
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Post by: Chariot on 22-08-2010, 20:08:01
Hitler's Bodyguard

A documentay about Hitler's security.
Covers the security measers of
The Berghof
Hitler's specail train
Hitler's car
The SS
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: :| Hi on 22-08-2010, 20:08:25
That was a good one, definitely showed some of their flaws, like the security at the berlin olympics.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 11-09-2010, 18:09:29
Great War - A Russian 8 part series about their war with Germany. Each about 45 min. Russian Language only.

youtube playlist (http://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fview_play_list%3Fp%3DE8B31A22E025873F&session_token=v0LcON78Y1p81Q1Syxy7YS6Mta18MTI4NDMwODkyMw%3D%3D)

"Battle of kursk" was pretty interesting even if I don´t know much Russian besides "stoi" and "rukki werch"   :-X
The visuals are pretty good, original footage, reenacted and very good cgi. Also enough numbers and details about weapons and tactics that you can understand by the charts alone. Especially the layout of defense positions at kursk was well expained and interesting.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW I & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 14-11-2010, 12:11:30

Remember that HBO documentary with James Gandolfini talking to scarred Iraq veterans from 2007 called "Alive Day: Home from Iraq"

Here's something like that but different

It's a seven part series about PTSD (Posttraumatic stress disorder) and starts with letters and stories from the American Civil War to present day Iraq and Afghanistan.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/user/HUITZILOPOCHTLI02#p/u/6/COUmEcmB7vA (http://www.youtube.com/user/HUITZILOPOCHTLI02#p/u/6/COUmEcmB7vA)

Rest of the episodes
: http://www.youtube.com/user/HUITZILOPOCHTLI02#p/u (http://www.youtube.com/user/HUITZILOPOCHTLI02#p/u)
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Rawhide on 21-11-2010, 12:11:27

Soviet Afghan War Documentary by CNN

5 Parts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Vmx9Pg5Js&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Vmx9Pg5Js&feature=related)
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries
Post by: Stefan on 22-11-2010, 19:11:07
not really about WW2, but i didnt want to make a new thread, enjoy

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8653788864462752804#docid=9219858826421983682 Why we fight

http://video.pbs.org/video/1475790127 American experience : My lai

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6733596013688235740&hl=en&emb=1# Fog of war

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7294526473944146040# right america feel wronged

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5146778547681767408# The Doctor, the Depleted Uranium, and the Dying Children

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xej8or_tvxs-gr-the-road-to-guantanamo_people the road to guantanamo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCL6WdnuNp4 Peace, Propaganda & The Promised Land

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMIiZX8kwwc mission accomplished

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpMuH0FYmCk trials of henry kissinger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNVx9PiqKRI Channel 4, Dispatches. Bravo's Deadly Mission.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laAs_C4kfqQ&feature=related Comandante

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE-LBIYkmSs War 08.08.08. The Art Of Betrayal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo-R_Yp2py0 Exit Afghanistan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlVPqPE9REU Soldiers Of Conscience

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0oWbFDf-1M&feature=related Dispatches Beslan

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2987535946644608661&hl=en&emb=1# Taxi to the dark side

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YooG1hrPNNg Standard Operating Procedure

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1003188675654300379# Torturing democracy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3-RTOn82BE Ross Kemp in gaza

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N294FMDok98 Israel lobby in the usa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvHYqDEWFYw Beirut To Bosnia by robert fisk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_JYEmlW8WE Enemy Image

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1134673789364675735&q=fallujah+hidden&pl=true Fallujah, The Hidden Massacre

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4BpSlbtD1o Stolen Kosovo

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1130731388742388243# The oil factor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOlwbaPe2os Power Of Nightmares
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Mud Buddha on 22-11-2010, 20:11:06
I recently found Oscar winning doc With The Marines On Tarawa on my regular torrent site.

Shot during the actual invasion and released in '44, it painted a quite gruesome and never-before-seen picture about the war (in the Pacific).
It's only 30 minutes with no real narrative or point to be made, simply an eyewitness account. Roosevelt himself decided that this movie would be released uncensored to give the people back home a clear picture about how the war was actually fought.

Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Stefan on 22-11-2010, 23:11:50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ztO76L2_2I Most dangerous man in america
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: NTH on 24-11-2010, 12:11:12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ztO76L2_2I Most dangerous man in america
I can't watch the video right naow, but Glenn Beck ??
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Stefan on 24-11-2010, 15:11:36
Glenn Beck keeps the masses stupid and uninformed, so he is the perfect american
Title: Re: The Great thread of WW2 Movies/Documentaries
Post by: th_battleaxe on 24-11-2010, 20:11:26
Kelly's Heroes (Im PRETTY sure everyones seen this) Stars Clint Eastwood and is a pretty good film, a bit of fighting but overall a good film.

Kelly (I can't remember the rank) manages to capture a german intelligence officer and finds something in his bag. This isn't just anything. He finds a bar of gold and manages to pry the information out of the German officer of where the gold is. The gold is behind enemy lines and well guarded but Kelly grabs some men and makes for the bank its stored in! Find out how it goes!

Currently uploaded on youtube
used to be a lieutenant, demoted to mere private after wiping out half a company of G.I. while attacking the wrong hill
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Oddball on 04-12-2010, 08:12:50
Glenn Beck keeps the masses stupid and uninformed, so he is the perfect american
Or he proposes a side in which you can't comprehend or even try to fathom, in which case your ignorance blinds you.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Kading on 04-12-2010, 10:12:18
Comment withdrawn because Flippy is right.
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Post by: Flippy Warbear on 04-12-2010, 10:12:29
And one more thread hits the gutter. Thanks.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Desertfox on 04-12-2010, 15:12:33
I watched one documentary on history channel about Stalin. Man of Steel or something like that, I found it interesting.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Rawhide on 04-12-2010, 15:12:29
Forgot to mention, changed the topic to WW1/WW2 and also other conflicts
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-12-2010, 16:12:59
The Vice Guide to Liberia (http://www.vbs.tv/de-de/watch/the-vice-guide-to-travel/the-vice-guide-to-liberia)
A really good documentary about todays Liberia and the horrors and just plain crazy stuff that happened in the wars in the 90s.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Jimi Hendrix on 04-12-2010, 18:12:06
MY FAVORITE DOCUMENTARIES:

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Auschwitz: The Nazis and the 'Final Solution'

Storyline: Auschwitz: The Nazis and the 'Final Solution', is a BBC six-episode documentary film series presenting the story of Auschwitz through interviews with former inmates and guards and re-enactments, first televised on BBC One on 11 January 2005.

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0446610/

LINK: http://www.guba.com/browse?q=Auschwitz-The-Nazis-The-Final-Solution

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Behind Closed Doors: Stalin, The Nazis And The West

Storyline: WWII Behind Closed Doors: Stalin, the Nazis and the West is a BBC / PBS documentary film on the role of Joseph Stalin during World War II. The 2008 film combines narrative-led documentary segments, interwoven by dramatic re-enactments, with actors representing main political figures of the period. The documentary lasts six hours. It has been aired in the United States in two hour segments.

The documentary carries information newly available to the public, from the Soviet archives, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. British historian Laurence Rees did the research compilation and lead writing for the series.

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1329986/

LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z5B4pMFUQI&feature=&p=009C535E1E0B39CA&index=0&playnext=1


 8)
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Oddball on 04-12-2010, 23:12:57
Watched a Movie on Youtube the other night, being rather bored...

Escape from Sobibor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyzgwVwDTq0&feature=related

It involved the (apparently true) story about a Nazi extermination camp (Sobibor) in Poland; in which trains of Jews were brought in and gassed daily. However, with the help of Russian PoW's, an escape plan is plotted...

A very intresting, however, rather sad video. Overall, I would recommend.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Stefan on 20-12-2010, 17:12:43
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egcTynu6sBk

John Pilger - The War You Don't See

( bashing the media for their part in wars )
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-12-2010, 00:12:05
Through hell for Hitler

Four parts, 13 minutes each. A Veteran German Tanker tells his story from his home in England

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is5ZB08uylU
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-12-2010, 20:12:22
Through hell for Hitler

Four parts, 13 minutes each. A Veteran German Tanker tells his story from his home in England

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is5ZB08uylU

 After a second watch, I gotta say it's really worth a watch...
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: Chadoi on 21-12-2010, 23:12:22
Through hell for Hitler

Four parts, 13 minutes each. A Veteran German Tanker tells his story from his home in England

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is5ZB08uylU

 After a second watch, I gotta say it's really worth a watch...

Totally, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: The Great thread of WWI & II Movies/Documentaries (and other conflicts)
Post by: :| Hi on 23-12-2010, 07:12:46
Well, I'm almost sure everybody has heard of Waltz with Bashir.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 25-12-2010, 12:12:11

Request!

Documentaries about Italy during WW2 and maybe the years before the war as well?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Stefan on 27-12-2010, 01:12:04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VECzMuiACUM

US-Spionage in Deutschland
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Jimi Hendrix on 27-12-2010, 02:12:39
(http://assets.huluim.com/shows/show_thumbnail_secrets_of_war.jpg)
SECRETS OF WAR SERIES


Description: In the epic historical documentary series Sworn to Secrecy, secrets are divulged and stories of espionage, conspiracy, murder, sabotage and greed are uncovered.


LINK: http://www.hulu.com/secrets-of-war
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Knoffhoff on 27-12-2010, 02:12:47
I'm quite surprised that the documentary "Restrepo" hasn't been mentioned here yet.
A journalist and a filmmaker followed a platoon of the 173rd Airborne Division for one year on deployment in Afghanistan's Korangal Valley.
Absolutely worth to watch.


http://restrepothemovie.com/ (http://restrepothemovie.com/)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1559549/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1559549/)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Stefan on 27-12-2010, 03:12:40
if you like restrepo you will like ross kemp in afghanistan and the best of all is Armadillo
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Capten_C on 26-03-2011, 13:03:13
Just noticed some new Documentaries uploaded by ThePanzerWarMachine (http://www.youtube.com/user/ThePanzerWarMachine) this month.

1/5 Greatest Tank Battles: Battle of Kursk - Southern Front  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPjEgYB38_k)

1/5 Greatest Tank Battles - Battle of El Alamein  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-Yn2OPkyDY)

They're very well made.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Cory the Otter on 26-03-2011, 23:03:02
"White Flash, Black Rain"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_58byuLBu0
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: General_Henry on 27-03-2011, 07:03:18
Why we fight...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbMeL1FLpSI


certainly I think it is highly historically accurate except the more ancient history part. What the Americans didn't expect is to meet the same friend in battlefield only 6 years after beating the Japanese...
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 10-07-2011, 13:07:47
It has been mentioned here and there earlier

The Brest Fortress

Whole movie with English subtitles can be found here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z11Pzsd9yJw
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 12-07-2011, 16:07:13
I'm watching America: The Story Of The US on History Channel right now. Not about a specific war but since it entails the history of the US from it's inception to current times it fits this thread, being that the good ol' US of A has taken part in quite some wars in it's short existance.  :-)

If you can get passed the typical History Channel pitfalls it's a pretty broad and epic series. It's really interesting to see the evolution of one of today's most powerful and world dominating countries.
Thankfully there's no real US-bias going on here. Well, there's some, but that's because of who they interviewed. If you let a douche like Donald Trump talk about The American Dream you know what you're in for, but thet've got some professors and journalists to counterbalance guys like him. The narration and the information they display in this show is just a factual retelling, combined with focus on (would-be) important persons.
Since they didn't have film footage of 2/3 of the period covered there's a lot of reenacting going on, but they made it look good so that's okay. Usually it makes a doc look cheap and a bit silly, but here it is done right. Same goes for the CGI scenes. So overall: very watchable.


But the real reason for posting here is the following:

Anyone here know if this one is any good?
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/5521/blacksheeprussian.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/836/blacksheeprussian.jpg/)
(taken from play.com) (http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/19511348/Black-Sheep/Product.html?searchtype=BLU&searchsource=0&searchstring=black+snake+moan&urlrefer=search&strefer=BLU&searchfilters=s{black+snake+moan}%2bc{57}%2bae28{Blu-ray}%2b)

It's Russian and it's about WWII so yeah, I'm curious. I don't trust amazon's and imdb's customer/reader reviews anymore when it comes to warfilms. If they'd have their way Pearl Harbor would  be a modern day classic. ;)


Oh, and is this (http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/19478232/Fortress-Of-War/Product.html?searchtype=BLU&searchsource=0&searchstring=brest+fortress&urlrefer=search&strefer=BLU&searchfilters=s{brest+fortress}%2bc{57}%2bae28{Blu-ray}%2b) the correct Brest Fortress by the way? If so, it's coming out on Bluray this september.




Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: th_battleaxe on 12-07-2011, 19:07:02
There is one French classic that I haven't seen on this thread before. I'm sure most of you will know "La Grande Vadrouille" with the unmistakeable Louis de Funès about an orchestra director who tries to send back some downed British airmen.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 12-07-2011, 20:07:43
Don't you forget to see Talvisota (AKA The Winter War)  if you haven't seen it!

A true movie classic and real Forgotten Hope Hall of Fame Classic movie.

Can be found on YouTube as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7UOn02RUHE
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Butcher on 26-07-2011, 01:07:38
sry if i bump this thread but i found this documentary which showed a lot of footage i didnt know before, in colour. also the letters of all kind of people can be heard. i liked it. hope nobody else posted it, but i didnt find it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_5N0YhObHo
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 30-07-2011, 20:07:27
There's finally a trailer for George Lucas' "Red Tails", the story of the Tuskegee Airmen (or 1995's The Tuskegee Airmen remake?  ;))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDI8lKlyhPY

He was supposed to direct it, but is now only the producer. That's probably a good thing. Trailer looks great (but the sound seems a bit off/not finished), only I do hope they keep it gritty and go easy on the cheap sentiments and cartoony CGI. It's easy to overdo it in movies like this (*coughs* Pearl Harbor).
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Butcher on 30-07-2011, 22:07:42
It's easy to overdo it in movies like this (*coughs* Pearl Harbor).

meh, will propably watch it because of interest and the cool special effects but i dont expect it to be good after watching the trailer. will propably turn out to be popcorn-cinema with a bit of social critic about equality of black people.
seeing that every 2nd plane is a ME262 and they catch up with them in their mustangs, or how that guy is sinking a whole ship (looks like bismarck or tirpitz, well at least a battleship) im not that excited.

butcher looks into his fortune telling ball and sees the plot:

after the first dramatic scene the germans wont hit anything. except for that dramatic moment when the heroes lose one of their brothers until they have to fulfill their final task (bombing something big that has big influence on the war) blabla  ;D
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 02-08-2011, 18:08:48
I uploaded a new finnish vid on tuubyoub. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4e1dbmzIQA
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Stefan on 24-08-2011, 01:08:58
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8653788864462752804#docid=9219858826421983682 Why we fight

http://video.pbs.org/video/1475790127 American experience : My lai

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6733596013688235740&hl=en&emb=1# Fog of war

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7294526473944146040# right america feel wronged

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5146778547681767408# The Doctor, the Depleted Uranium, and the Dying Children

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xej8or_tvxs-gr-the-road-to-guantanamo_people the road to guantanamo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSufLkx5Aug Peace, Propaganda & The Promised Land

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMIiZX8kwwc mission accomplished

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lq2tlV61WY trials of henry kissinger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1zBZWGKJJY Channel 4, Dispatches. Bravo's Deadly Mission.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vo6Jkwe63g Comandante

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXqHo02KXBo War 08.08.08. The Art Of Betrayal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo-R_Yp2py0 Exit Afghanistan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlVPqPE9REU Soldiers Of Conscience

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0oWbFDf-1M&feature=related Dispatches Beslan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqmWP66Kv7k Taxi to the dark side

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3NKikNcHM4 Standard Operating Procedure

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1003188675654300379# Torturing democracy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Sfbo2V60w Ross Kemp in gaza

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N294FMDok98 Israel lobby in the usa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A1SZ2OSWnI Beirut To Bosnia by robert fisk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybNU-zzAaXs Enemy Image

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwrsNRoyblE Fallujah, The Hidden Massacre

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp6C18Jb-Dg Stolen Kosovo

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1130731388742388243# The oil factor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5lByw7kvS0 Power Of Nightmares

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7pCaK0aASE sicko

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIHcYLm2d3s BBC - Evidence Israel's nuclear weapons

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LGogkbjpRw Occupation 101

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3165309591520786688# No end in sight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzQTweHh9Yc Sir No Sir

http://veevr.com/embed/HTMCgRvCC Armadillo

http://www.putlocker.com/file/45Q1PFA1X7XY retrepo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXpirJOF1fI The Battle for Bomb Alley - Afghanistan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLCJd7-8860 HAcking democracy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37MFa7ZKQWo Burning Conscience: Israeli Soldiers Speak Out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afqoBBuPu8s The War You Don't See

http://vimeo.com/16724719 The War On Democracy

http://vimeo.com/17632795 Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terror

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS-775bZPeM most dangerous man in america

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZbJ-0iSuxI Weight of chains

http://www.videoweed.es/file/k95eluumnc71l The tillman story

http://www.novamov.com/video/4c88088881def My Trip to Al-Qaeda

basicly every video on john pilgers vimeo channel is worth watching

copy pasted my main post with updated links so they all work ( or should )
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 28-08-2011, 12:08:45
Wehrmacht veterans report on Battle of Stalingrad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc9cIabC5P8
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Natty on 28-08-2011, 15:08:17
I saw a movie about a soldier in WW2 who lost his three brothers, so the army is calling him home. Pretty epic flick. Spielberg made it.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: LtJimmy on 28-08-2011, 15:08:30
I saw a movie about a soldier in WW2 who lost his three brothers, so the army is calling him home. Pretty epic flick. Spielberg made it.
Troll much?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 28-08-2011, 17:08:10
I saw a movie about a soldier in WW2 who lost his three brothers, so the army is calling him home. Pretty epic flick. Spielberg made it
Saving Private Ryan is a great movie
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Natty on 30-08-2011, 20:08:42
Troll much?

Why do you say that? ???

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1691153/

I wonder if it's good

(http://image.bayimg.com/fajhiaadm.jpg)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Stefan on 20-09-2011, 00:09:28
Pommes, Panzer & Pralinen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=652YB8RnbsM

Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 07-11-2011, 19:11:16
Just watched 'Verzet In Indië' (Resistance in the Dutch East-Indies) about the failed resistance movement in Indonesia during the Japanese occupation. Interesting and quite gripping, even if your roots don't lie there. Mine do, and I watched it with my grandma, who survived a Japanese internment camp, so I had the occasional helpful feedback.

The doc itself is well made, with all sides telling their stories (former dutch/indo resistance fighters, indonesian soldiers, Kempei-tai veterans, etc.) and a lot of interesting (probably unseen before) stock footage. Definitely recommended if your interested in the Pacific war, but also if your just into general WWII history.

Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayqGyXoZIWs

The DVD is for sale at www.dammasfilms.nl (http://www.dammasfilms.nl/?c=122&id=39) and it has english subtitles. I'm gonna order my own copy and will probably rip it to upload as a torrent. let me know if someone is interested. But since Dammas Films is a small local production company focussed on Indo history it is of course recommendable to buy your own for E 19,90.  ;)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 09-11-2011, 18:11:51
Thanks for the tip Mud Buddha, my birthday will be soon and I will put this on my list! Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Prince of Judah on 13-11-2011, 06:11:39
Any movies involving Filipino Partisans? I "acquired" a "digital copy" of a Filipino Movie, 'Amahista something 1941' which means 'I love You'. But there are no subtitles available anyway. I checked amazon too. One copy located in Canada without any gaurentee of subtitles.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 13-11-2011, 16:11:58
Any movies involving Filipino Partisans? I "acquired" a "digital copy" of a Filipino Movie, 'Amahista something 1941' which means 'I love You'. But there are no subtitles available anyway. I checked amazon too. One copy located in Canada without any gaurentee of subtitles.

Check out Back To Bataan [1945], with good ole John Wayne leading the charge, and The Great Raid [2005].

Those are the only two warmovies I've seen that are set in the Phillipines and have guerilla's in them. They're both more interesting than great, but recommended watching nonetheless.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Patchman123 on 14-11-2011, 17:11:00
I've seen many World War II documentaries about the war, practically all of them.

Any of you ever seen movies about the Yugoslavian resistance movement? Like Chetniks: The Fighting Guerrillas, with Philip Dorn?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-471406190993510264
Sorry for the sound quality.

Battle of the Neretva is a good one  or any Bata Zivojinovic war film is. He is well known for his partisan roles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-nXK4VAE-c&feature=related
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Prince of Judah on 18-11-2011, 07:11:30
I'll check the great raid and back to bataan.

I'll look for the other films as well. But I am particularly interested in the former.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 19-12-2011, 22:12:05
Just found History Channel's 'Nazi Hunters'

The first two episodes are now out online and the first one is about Werner von Braun, the rocket scientist and the other one is about Martin Bormann.

Interesting and some great footage.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 25-12-2011, 15:12:22
History Channel's 'Nazi Hunters' is really good, lot of episodes out online now and they are all worth the time.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 15-01-2012, 13:01:34
So, just finished the last episode of History Channel's Nazi Hunters. I liked it very much, good speed in every show and interesting stories and interesting people talking about it such as Simon Wiesenthal.

Here's the episode list

Episode 1 - Werner von Braun
Episode 2 - Martin Bormann
Episode 3 - Justice SAS Style
Episode 4 - Peiper
Episode 5 - Stangl
Episode 6 - Speer
Episode 7 - Mengele
Episode 8 - Jewish Avengers
Episode 9 - Heydric
Episode 10 - Eichmann
Episode 11 - Barbie
Episode 12 - Himmler
Episode 13 - Goering

Every episode tells their story and how it ended and also affected people around them.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 15-01-2012, 19:01:45
Found an old thread way back in these forums that actually started this thread. And that thread was about this movie...

El Alamein: Line of Fire
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0329042/
YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzyPMTAfQ1A

Quote
War seen through the eyes of Serra, a university student from Palermo who volunteers in 1942 to fight in Africa. He is assigned to the Pavia Division on the southern line in Egypt. Rommel and the Axis forces are bogged down; it's October, the British prepare an offensive. At first, boredom, heat, hunger, and thirst bedevil the Italians; then the Brits attack, and there's no luck or heroism in death. Finally, it's retreat in confusion. Serra, his sergeant Rizzo, and his lieutenant Fiori take a last walk toward home. It's said that each soldier gets three miracles; when Serra's are used up, what then?

In the YouTube link above you can find the whole movie in 11 parts, really worth the watch!

Have fun!
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: siben on 15-01-2012, 19:01:13
History Channel's 'Nazi Hunters' is really good, lot of episodes out online now and they are all worth the time.

Thanks for the tip, downloading them now.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Natty on 15-01-2012, 20:01:20
Just realised the other day that the Indiana Jones movies are WW2 movies. not kingdom of the crystal skull, but the old ones.

lol.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Thorondor123 on 15-01-2012, 20:01:45
Just realised the other day that the Indiana Jones movies are WW2 movies. not kingdom of the crystal skull, but the old ones.

lol.
But those are set in 1936-1938 :/
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 15-01-2012, 21:01:52
Found an old thread way back in these forums that actually started this thread. And that thread was about this movie...

El Alamein: Line of Fire
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0329042/
YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzyPMTAfQ1A

Quote
War seen through the eyes of Serra, a university student from Palermo who volunteers in 1942 to fight in Africa. He is assigned to the Pavia Division on the southern line in Egypt. Rommel and the Axis forces are bogged down; it's October, the British prepare an offensive. At first, boredom, heat, hunger, and thirst bedevil the Italians; then the Brits attack, and there's no luck or heroism in death. Finally, it's retreat in confusion. Serra, his sergeant Rizzo, and his lieutenant Fiori take a last walk toward home. It's said that each soldier gets three miracles; when Serra's are used up, what then?

In the YouTube link above you can find the whole movie in 11 parts, really worth the watch!

Have fun!
Yes! Highly recommended, it is the "Stalingrad" of North Africa and it haz Italianz!
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 15-01-2012, 23:01:33
And when we are talking about Stalingrad why not mention the great movie with the same name, Stalingrad from 1993.

IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108211/
Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stalingrad_%28film%29
YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6thQKSNBSo

It's really something special, really good portrayal of the battle and with a such bitter and dark tone that almost makes it too realistic. Really something speciall. Also one of the 382 movies that Thomas Kretschmann has played a German soldier in the Wehrmacht
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 16-01-2012, 01:01:50
And when we are talking about Stalingrad why not mention the great movie with the same name, Stalingrad from 1993.

Ehm, I think he just did.  ;)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Natty on 16-01-2012, 08:01:15
But those are set in 1936-1938 :/
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rly?.. the 3rd one with Connery as well? I thought with the panzers and stuff in north africa that it was surely during the war.. + when they run in to Adolf at one point..

very well
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 16-01-2012, 11:01:39
But those are set in 1936-1938 :/


rly?.. the 3rd one with Connery as well? I thought with the panzers and stuff in north africa that it was surely during the war.. + when they run in to Adolf at one point..

very well

Yes, it takes place during Hitler's rise to power. The 'panzer' (of which there only was one in the film) is one of those hulking British WWI things (or, with the turret maybe just post WWI, don't know). The fighterplane they use for the dogfight is clearly some sort of ME108 wannabe and since they use an airship in the movie we can maybe even assume it's in '37 before the Hindenburg accident.  :)

And yes, I must really watch them again soon... ;)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 16-01-2012, 22:01:37
And when we are talking about Stalingrad why not mention the great movie with the same name, Stalingrad from 1993.

Ehm, I think he just did.  ;)
Hehe, yes Rwawhide, I was intending that :) But it is very good that you put a trailer to it! Stalingrad is my number one warmovie of all times! (Taegukgi is nr 2 and Full Metal Jacket is nr 3).
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 16-01-2012, 22:01:13
Watched some scenes from Stalingrad just earlier today. I completley forgot how great the music is fitting into the movie. So dark and scary.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Butcher on 16-01-2012, 23:01:25
Stalingrad is one of my favourite movies. However the T34/85s drive me insane. It´s to early for them to appear. But definately better than using Leopard 1s and other stuff to fake other tanks of the era.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 16-01-2012, 23:01:56
While I agree it is sometimes irritating to see wrong equipment sometimes but thats just an unfortunate side effect of not having any of the proper vehicles that you could use instead. Those T-34's in Stalingrad for example were post-war T-34's which finns had bought from russia and I think we only have one 76mm version that is still in working condition. It is sad that the equipment of the time has been either destroyed totally or they have had their engines removed.

Cant do much about it when theres simply no such vehicles in working condition anymore. :(
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 22-01-2012, 19:01:12
Since we have mentioned this war very much these days in the POTD thread we might even mention two movies regarding it.

First of...

Zulu

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zulu_%28film%29
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOV63yLPYEA

 The trailer does not live up to the movie. Stanley Baker and and a young Michael Caine make the perfect match for two British officers in the Battle for Rorke's Drift.

If you haven't seen this movie. Do it!

Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-02-2012, 18:02:39
For those who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War, here´s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9jpgLRuf3o&feature=related) the first part of a 6-part-documentary called "Vietnam in HD". Haven´t watched it yet, but I´ll change that in the coming days. It´s not like I really wanted to learn for exams, anyways.  ;D
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 02-02-2012, 17:02:34
For those who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War, here´s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9jpgLRuf3o&feature=related) the first part of a 6-part-documentary called "Vietnam in HD". Haven´t watched it yet, but I´ll change that in the coming days. It´s not like I really wanted to learn for exams, anyways.  ;D
720p HD and great show, really, really worth the time.

Thanks for sharing, Homer!
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-02-2012, 18:02:36
No problem, I stumbled upon this docu by accident.
Finished part three of it and so far it´s quite good. The images are stunning and the stories told are quite personal and touching.
The only thing I´m not quite happy with, so far is that the show´s a bit US centric. The civilian and NVA/Vietcong perspectives aren´t shown as detailed as the US perspective, but otherwise the docu is good. Especially because of the footage.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Sander93 on 02-02-2012, 18:02:37
Anyone know good WWII documentaries in color? I just saw Apocolypse: Rise of Hitler and the 100% color footage was quite amazing to watch.

I recall a commercial on NGC or Discovery about a series but can't remember its name.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 02-02-2012, 19:02:51
Anyone know good WWII documentaries in color? I just saw Apocolypse: Rise of Hitler and the 100% color footage was quite amazing to watch.

I recall a commercial on NGC or Discovery about a series but can't remember its name.

I think there actually is the DVD/TV series 'World War II In Color', from either Nat. Geo, or History Channel.
Now I like the color(ed in) images, but only if they're from a time when color print was possible. In the Rise of Hitler it feels a bit weird if you see color images from the WWI trenches. :S
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Capten_C on 02-02-2012, 19:02:48
Not sure where to post this, maybe fits better here, now I noticed the thread.  :)

:- The German (http://vimeo.com/31202906)

Quote
A British fighter pilot pursues the german ace that shot down his friend across sky and country... with murder in mind. But he discovers it's not so easy to kill a man when you have to look them in the eye
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Sander93 on 02-02-2012, 19:02:27
I think there actually is the DVD/TV series 'World War II In Color', from either Nat. Geo, or History Channel.
Now I like the color(ed in) images, but only if they're from a time when color print was possible. In the Rise of Hitler it feels a bit weird if you see color images from the WWI trenches. :S

For me it still feels less weird than the black and white. For some reason I've never been able to 'live into it' because the lack of color on the footage makes me feel like it happened on another world.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Butcher on 07-02-2012, 14:02:44
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SV6ozgkSqc

About the history of the Panzer IV, if somebody is interested.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 07-02-2012, 15:02:29
For those who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War, here´s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9jpgLRuf3o&feature=related) the first part of a 6-part-documentary called "Vietnam in HD". Haven´t watched it yet, but I´ll change that in the coming days. It´s not like I really wanted to learn for exams, anyways.  ;D

Thanks again for recommending this. Quality doc. The presentation is very well done, with only people who were there talking about it, augmented by never before seen/newly found and/or restored footage.

This war has been almost overdone in the media and I myself have seen my share of documentaries and movies about it. So I was kind of surprised how this Vietnam: in HD immediately sucked me in. It tells a coherent, chronological story of the war. Watched it all in 2 sessions and I learned a lot of new stuff. Impressive, gut wrenching and heartbreaking at the same time, with excellent editing.

Like Homer said, it is firmly from the US point of view but in this case that can be linked to the purpose of this series: it's about presenting new footage in HD and I don't believe the NVA or VC could busy themselves with shooting a lot of homemovies back then.

The doc does give as much of a balanced view as possible though. Nowhere is the war being glorified or "patriotized", it's purely about the men in the field and what they had to deal with (be it fanatic jungle warriors or faulty politics from the homefront).

So recommended for sure. Not just for Vietnam-interestees, but also as a document about, in retrospect, a really weird time for humanity. Plus, with today's involvement in Afghanistan and Irak it's hella topical still, cuz the US (and to lesser extent its allies) seem to be making the same exact mistakes they did in Vietnam.


Funny sidenote: I started watching this series the night after I had finished Dexter season 6. I put on the the first episode, turn around to walk to the couch and suddenly I hear that voice again, telling me about the graphic nature of the images and such. Turns out Michael C. Hall was voice-overing this doc as well. :)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 12-02-2012, 13:02:01
I can really recommend 'Monte Cassion: The Soldiers Story'

 Documentary about the battle, telling both sides of the story

http://eztv.it/ep/32466/ch4-monte-casino-the-soldiers-story-576p-x264-aac-hdtv-mvgroup/
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 20-02-2012, 10:02:34
Not sure where to post this, maybe fits better here, now I noticed the thread.  :)

:- The German (http://vimeo.com/31202906)

Quote
A British fighter pilot pursues the german ace that shot down his friend across sky and country... with murder in mind. But he discovers it's not so easy to kill a man when you have to look them in the eye
Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 01-04-2012, 14:04:44
Operatie Barbarossa

Old Dutch black and white TV doc from the 60's about, yep, Barbarossa.

It's a pity it's only in dutch, because its pretty exhaustive in its information. They go deeper than most of today's documentaries and the fact that it isn't as streamlined yet as today's tv programmes is a pro instead of con. Some elements might come across silly nowadays (for instance, a russian veteran holding up a big paper map so the presenter can point at the Stalingrad region with his pointing stick) but I found the tempo and the way it was told very enjoyable.

But the biggest plus for me was the fact that it was filmed so close after the war. In today's docs they rally up the few remaining survivors (usually the younger grunts or children) but in this case you have actual living german and russian generals telling about their experiences and strategies (and doubts about those). It's something else to hear a high ranking german officer talk about how they knew the war was lost the moment Hitler came up with the idea to invade Russia. And then continued fighting for almost 4 years...

And a lot of, for me atleast, unseen Eastfront footage.

Dutchies can maybe still check it out via HollandDoc.nl, or Doc24 channel on TV.


Also:
When TV Goes To War

BBC doc about how war has been portrayed on TV during the years. From newsreels to Allo Allo, its a typical quality BBC show. It was on last week, so maybe they will rerun it soon. The BBC docs are usually available via torrent sites as well.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Capten_C on 04-04-2012, 13:04:41
Shot down by US planes; Spitfire pilot interview Harry Freeman 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvljmKUrNow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvljmKUrNow)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Gezoes on 04-04-2012, 17:04:23
Hmm, nice find. His channel has more. I remember someone posting a FH2 moment when a German and an allied soldier 'shook' hands and parted ways. Well.. somewhat alike... this pilot, Dave, downs a FW190, but then... 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=kDGC57ecU7Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=kDGC57ecU7Q)

He also flew with a snake in the cockpit...  ;D
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Capten_C on 04-04-2012, 17:04:25
Yes I watched the "snake in the cockpit" one a few weeks ago.  ;D

I'm going through them all slowly.

Here's one with a Desert pilot comparing Hurricanes v 109's, great cgi footage to go with it too

WW2 desert fighter pilot interview 2: Squadron combat tactics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7USd78ZrrE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7USd78ZrrE)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: hslan.Grim on 04-04-2012, 21:04:55
I think there actually is the DVD/TV series 'World War II In Color', from either Nat. Geo, or History Channel.

That one is from History Channel. Got it on Blue-ray where the cover says ''WWII Lost Films''. But IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1489097/) gives a different title. Found it better then ''Apocalypse the Second World war''.

Another great Docu although not about actual combat is Speed & Angels (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1112756/)


Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: LuckyOne on 13-04-2012, 23:04:18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Im086TCu3I&feature=related

A short video on the renegade crew of the "Old 666" and their daring mission... These guys had some balls!
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 14-04-2012, 19:04:29
I think there actually is the DVD/TV series 'World War II In Color', from either Nat. Geo, or History Channel.

That one is from History Channel. Got it on Blue-ray where the cover says ''WWII Lost Films''. But IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1489097/) gives a different title. Found it better then ''Apocalypse the Second World war''.
Thx, this persuaded me into buying it 2nd hand. Haven't watched it yet, is it really that new and refreshing? The "never seen before footage" always irks me a bit...
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Wasntmenl on 06-05-2012, 23:05:37
Guys I have a Favour to ask does any one of you know any good documentaries concerning the war in Bosnia with the siege of sarajevo etc. I just came back from a trip concerning charity work and I know the history but still a good documentary would give a more clear image with footage from the actuall combat etc.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Rawhide on 06-05-2012, 23:05:30
Guys I have a Favour to ask does any one of you know any good documentaries concerning the war in Bosnia with the siege of sarajevo etc. I just came back from a trip concerning charity work and I know the history but still a good documentary would give a more clear image with footage from the actuall combat etc.
Don't have any links yet but I got some food findings from YouTube last time I was looking up the same topic you are looking for. Will try to find some of the stuff later tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Wasntmenl on 06-05-2012, 23:05:48
Thanks rawhide would be much appreciated  ;)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 07-05-2012, 21:05:54
Guys I have a Favour to ask does any one of you know any good documentaries concerning the war in Bosnia with the siege of sarajevo etc. I just came back from a trip concerning charity work and I know the history but still a good documentary would give a more clear image with footage from the actuall combat etc.
There is a book and a documentary series called "The Death of Yugoslavia". As you can see from the title, it deals with the entire conflict, not just Bosnia. But I can safely recommend it, great stuff! Explains a lot about the complex factors in the conflict.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: hslan.Grim on 08-05-2012, 09:05:01
Seen a commercial on History Channel of a new documentary about Vietnam. Think its called ''Vietnam Lost Films''. They make it look like its similar to ''WWII Lost Films'' (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1489097/).
Do not know if History Channel has a different program schedule for each country but its on in Holland on Wednesday at 22:00 local time.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Wasntmenl on 11-05-2012, 12:05:20
I just watched all 6 of the "The Death of Yugoslavia" documentary. Thank you slayer for recommending this one I know have much greater understanding of what happened in that war mainly politcally  ;)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 12-05-2012, 15:05:29
Glad you liked it :)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 14-05-2012, 13:05:52
"Spitfire Women"

About the women of the Air Transport Auxiliary who flew fighter-/bomberplanes from factorie to the front during the 2nd World War.

It's one of those typical "forgotten" stories. Apparently they were quite the adventurous trailblazers in a male-dominated world, which makes for some heartwarming television. Of course they were disbanded as soon as they weren't needed anymore, giving it all a sad aftertaste. Really cool seeing these ageing dames talk like, well, pilots basically. 

Loved this picture:
(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1718/atashortstirling.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/442/atashortstirling.jpg/)

The Stirling is such a ugly mother. But in a good way.

Easy to find on isohunt an such, highly recommended.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: MvB_1988 on 14-05-2012, 19:05:43
http://www.youtube.com/user/GermanWarFiles?feature=g-all-s

Too much to name
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: 69rat on 17-05-2012, 02:05:55
a few months ago i watched a low budget HBO movie called "When Trumpets Fade". Movie about hurtgen forest battle. Its a pretty intense movie.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 17-05-2012, 22:05:51
a few months ago i watched a low budget HBO movie called "When Trumpets Fade". Movie about hurtgen forest battle. Its a pretty intense movie.
That's actually one of the best movies about the western front in Europe. I show the 88 scene in class every year.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Stefan on 20-05-2012, 23:05:00
http://youtu.be/6Clv-c6QdBs
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: LuckyOne on 13-06-2012, 22:06:15
A part of a documentary on the Churchill tank....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=snHVEGUbKxU#t=596s

Describing something that is common in FH 2... And we thought that BF2's silly physics were "unrealistic"  :P
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Jimi Hendrix on 14-08-2012, 03:08:11
(http://imagehosting.fat-randy.de/images/376507images.jpg)

GENERALS AT WAR

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commanders_at_War

 I came across this fantastic series just last week & it was hands down the BEST documentary series i have seen reguarding some major battles of WW2 shown in a unique way.



EP 1: Battle of Singapore:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0Mcx1tdJ50

EP 2: Battle of Midway:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk_Lm1n9F10

EP 3: The Battle of El Alamein:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=logpeZbZ-vs

EP 4: Battle of Stalingrad:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyty_rYE5uI

EP 5: The Battle of Kursk:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FwwwV5Bi84

EP 6: Battle of the Bulge:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_HeshT_qk8&feature=relmfu


Enjoy!
 8)


Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Zoologic on 14-08-2012, 08:08:50
It is aired in NatGeo Channel Asia too.

Generals at War, IMO is a pretty good documentary for starters. I watched the El-Alamein, where they pitted Monty against Rommel and the Kursk, von Manstein vs. Zhukov.

Overall, it is very generalising, but in some aspects it is quite detailed. Like in El-Al episode particularly, I learned that German blood transfusion method is pretty outdated (sucking and delivering the blood from the donor to recipient using needle injections), while the British employed the current method of having cooled blood bags.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 14-08-2012, 11:08:23
Hear hear.

I saw one or two ep.'s last year but they apparently reran the series and I think I've seen 'm all now. I like the set up of this show, and it really gave me new insights into well known battles (not really big on academic analysis of books myself, I have to have it spelled out for me) and pretty detailed for a mainstream infochannel. Of course it is bound to the 50 minute format, but it's a good show with people who seem to know their shit.

Also, I love the look of it, with the cardboard figurines and stuff. It's surprisingly effective.

I hope they continue this for a new season. We've had the 'main' battles, now focus on the lesser known ones (or the non Allied biased ones, har har  - except for Singapore and Kursk they were all allied victories).
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Surfbird on 14-08-2012, 14:08:53
Thanks for sharing Jimi, watched the first two episodes. Did not know anything about how the Battle of Singapore was fought in detail, so that was very interesting. Knew the basics about Midway already, but it sums up everything really nice and I like the look into the heads of the commanders and some detailed information here and there.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-09-2012, 22:09:20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr--WmpDr_8

I really liked this documentary! German, british, italian, american, japanese bombers!
All coverd!
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Butcher on 27-09-2012, 15:09:13
Thetas documentary is worth a watch. While klicking myself through youtube then I discovered this instrucitonal video about Flak for US pilots (how it works and how to avoid it). I liked it so I thougth I might share it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIYVwqHM488&feature=related
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-09-2012, 17:09:22
Nice video butch.

I have watched the other documentaries of clash of wings, and they are worth the watch. they are all on youtube
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-09-2012, 18:09:52
Just watched The Thin Red Line.  Very good movie, poetic and original.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 29-09-2012, 11:09:13
lol, I've been postponing rewatching that movie since it came out. My expectations were off the first time I tried to watch it (it wasn't the arthouse-SPR I was hoping for), but now I know I'm gonna like it. Still haven't gotten around to it though. :)

Anyhoo, been watching some stuff on Discovery Science lately:

Storms of War
Cool little show where the host (Yugoslavian military meteorologist Dr Vladimir Jankovic) examines the influence of the weather on wars/battles. I was expecting the obvious selection of theatres but the selection of battles is quite original. Every episode covers one aspect and so far I've seen:
Mud - Ieper/1917, desert - El Alamein (LRDG)/1942, snow - Alps (Italy vs. Austria)/1916, jungle - Dien Bien Phu/1954 and one about the storms before the D-Day landings (can't remember how they 'themed' that episode).
It doesn't go that deep into everything (the show seems to have a very limited budget, and every ep. is only 30 minutes) but it gives some interesting insights on what soldiers went through in specific theatres. The host comes off as a bit of a lab-nerd, but I must give him props for putting himself through various ordeals in order to show what happens to the human body under these harsh conditions.

Mao's Cold War
Interesting angle tot take for a western mainstream channel like Discovery. As the title suggests it's about China's history during the cold war. I've only seen half an episode during breakfast this morning, but as a 'western' kid from the 70's, who grew up with the Cold War still firmly in place, I find it really interesting to learn about any other perspective than the classic US vs. USSR take on the cold war.


And I recently watched Korean warmovie Go-ji-jeon (The Front Line).
Now I know too little of the Korean war to gauge if this movie is accurate or not, I can only say as a movie it works. Despite a recent increase of proper flicks about this conflict it's still a pretty original and underexposed period in history, so check it out if it tickles your fancy.

From imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2007387/):
Towards the end of the Korean War an uneasy ceasefire is ordered, but out on the Eastern front line of the Aerok Hills fierce fighting continues. A race to capture a strategic point to determine a new border between the two Koreas is the ultimate prize.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 29-09-2012, 15:09:16
I just recently acquired the series "Greatest Tank Battles". It has 10 episodes, not all are about WWII, but most of them are. Looking forward to watching them!

Episode list:
"The Battle of 73 Easting"
"The October War: Battle for the Golan Heights"
"The Battle of El Alamein"
"The Battle of the Bulge: Race to Bastogne"
"The Battle for the Hochwald Gap"
"The Battle of the Bulge: SS Panzers Attack!"
"The Battle of Normandy"
"The Battle of Arracourt"
"The Battle of Kursk: Northern Front"
"The Battle of Kursk: Southern Front"

This is season 1. Don't have season 2 yet.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: ajappat on 29-09-2012, 16:09:38
Seen all episodes of first season and I think it was quite crappy  ::)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 29-09-2012, 19:09:46
OK, thx for the warning ;)

Is it crappy as in bad explaining, or bad computer animations, or historically incorrect, or what is bad about it?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: ajappat on 29-09-2012, 19:09:55
Actually. I think I mixed it up with some other very similar series. Seen this one too it's a lot better. It's nice how it's mostly about actual people talking about their experiences.

And hey, when are the animations NOT crappy in these shows?  ;D
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-09-2012, 19:09:31
tommorow after luxembourg i have 3 movies on the menu=

-The thin red line
-All quiet on the westren front
-We were soldiers

FIXED IT FOR YOU
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 29-09-2012, 21:09:37
Actually. I think I mixed it up with some other very similar series. Seen this one too it's a lot better. It's nice how it's mostly about actual people talking about their experiences.

And hey, when are the animations NOT crappy in these shows?  ;D
Hehe, OK. Well, I'm curious now :)

@TheTA: which All Quiet are you gonna see? 1930 or 1979?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 30-09-2012, 02:09:15

And hey, when are the animations NOT crappy in these shows?  ;D

The ones in Sovjet Storm (on History Channel if I remember correctly) were pretty decent, considering it's a russian TV show. And it was the first time I've seen CGI and regular footage mixed together quite well (yeah yeah, in a WWII TV doc I mean...) to create some pretty decent re-enactments. The CGI on 'Dogfights' (also History I think) was pretty okay too if I remember correctly.

But I've watched Greatest Tank battles too. It's alright, the stuff they show you is pretty interesting but some episodes felt a bit one-sided. And remember the format being horrible, typically designed in between-commercialbreak blocks of 6 or 7 minutes and every block needs to have a cliffhanger, so after the commercial break they can spend minutes on recapping what happened before the commercials and where they were going with this. Like WWII nerds who watch this stuff have the attention span of a common goldfish.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Zoologic on 02-10-2012, 06:10:03
OK, thx for the warning ;)

Is it crappy as in bad explaining, or bad computer animations, or historically incorrect, or what is bad about it?

The list of episodes you showed us there for the first season speaks for itself: The Great American Bias oozes from the title "Greatest Tank Battles," especially when they brazenly put a Dessert Storm campaign example into it. Basically the 1990-1991 Gulf war was a rapefest and a step-child contest between military branch services. The marines and army wanted some show off, so they landed there and get into some action, losing some good men in the fight. If Bush Sr. never wanted to topple Saddam at that time, why bother sending ground troops? The Iraqi armour column at 73 Easting could be easily cleared by several A-10 or F/A-18 sorties.

They don't even put the real great tank battles of WW2 between the French and the German there.

I still don't understand for some people who say that "Apocalypse: The Second World War" is not a good documentary. To me, the episodes is quite alright.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 02-10-2012, 07:10:09
There is a french vs german tank battle in the second season.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: :| Hi on 03-10-2012, 05:10:16
6 45min episodes, Vietnam in HD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3NYw2wZads&feature=relmfu

Really really good series, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Capten_C on 21-11-2012, 01:11:31
Stuka pilot in North Africa: Hans Deibl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-S2Seamq10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-S2Seamq10)

Uploaded today..
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Uberplatypus on 22-11-2012, 08:11:57
The 10 part series "The First World War" is absolutely fantastic! You won't find a better documentary about WW1 anywhere. I could literally sit down and watch the whole 10 hours of this thing, and I have seen all the parts at least twice. Feels more like a movie then a documentary, and it's all based on original footage with no reenactments.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 22-11-2012, 19:11:15
You won't find a better documentary about WW1 anywhere.
Well, what about The Great War, a 26 part documentary about WWI? It's my absolute favourite, and it contains only real footage too. Just more of it  :P
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 23-11-2012, 18:11:14
You won't find a better documentary about WW1 anywhere.
Well, what about The Great War, a 26 part documentary about WWI? It's my absolute favourite, and it contains only real footage too. Just more of it  :P

Thanks for this, I will check out both. Now it's just a matter of waiting for 'World War 1 in HD'!  ;-)


Yesterday I saw the award winning documentary 900 Days, by dutch director Jessica Gorter. It's about the siege of Leningrad in WWII, and how the Sovjet high command abused the position of the besieged city and its starving inhabitants for propaganda purposes and to gain stature for it's armed forces. Heartbreaking stories from survivors and location-specific original footage. Recommended for anyone with even a mild interest in the era and area. ;)

http://www.900days.nl
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 23-11-2012, 19:11:34
Thank you too Mud Buddha, I'll check out 900 Days for sure!

Btw, because there are many documentaries called The Great War, here is a picture of the one I meant:
(http://www.leninimports.com/bwc_greatwvolfive_cover.jpg)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 24-11-2012, 23:11:28
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sE2YWDFhJE&feature=relmfu

09:13

He speaks of the "blinding bomb" - I suppose that's the glass bomb we've discussed in the suggestions thread, but then he mentions a "CD-like" bomb which was put through the vision slit and ka-BOOM.

What device was that? Or is he talking nonsense?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: LuckyOne on 17-02-2013, 12:02:08
Not really a "war" documentary per se, but an interesting view of American and global oil policies and some wars that they sparked:

"Running on empty: A hundred years of oil politics"
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: ksl94 on 03-03-2013, 18:03:25
What would be the best documentary to watch when it comes to Great Britain in WWII, especially North Africa? I assume that World at War should cover it quite well, but is there anything better than that?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 03-03-2013, 23:03:54
I havent' seen them yet, so can't comapre to World at War, but I have these two in my collection:

World War II: Britain at War (7 episodes)
Churchills Desert War - The Road To El Alamein (1 episode)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 04-03-2013, 16:03:52
What would be the best documentary to watch when it comes to Great Britain in WWII, especially North Africa? I assume that World at War should cover it quite well, but is there anything better than that?

I recently watched Tankies: Tank Heroes Of World War 2 on the BBC. It tells the story of one unit of the Royal Tank Regiment, the 'Filthy Fifth', from Dunkirk in 1940 via N. Africa to eventually Germany. Pretty solid but probably not the best. ;) But it's nice to see a doc that focuses on the Brits for once. The format is your basic talking heads/stock footage mix, no CGI if I remember correctly. Don't know how rare the footage is, but I watch a lot of these TV docs and I recall seeing a nice amount of new stuff in this show.

There's a link here to the official BBC site, but it states it can't be wtached online. :(
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pvbds
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 05-03-2013, 01:03:55
Ah, yeah. Got that one too, just forgot about it ;)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: ksl94 on 05-03-2013, 21:03:36
Thank you for your replies, quality documentaries, well any kind documentaries about the role of the Empire in WWII. are numbered few  :P . These sound promising! I found Churchills Desert War - The Road To El Alamein on Youtube, so I will still watch it this week for shure. Also, I'll try to get my hands on a copy of World War II: Britain at War, for it looks quite detailed.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 05-03-2013, 22:03:59
Watching BBC's WW2 collection again... Just finished the first pack, The Nazis: A Warning from History and "The road to war". Upcoming "Dunkirk" , "The battle of atlantic" and "The war of the century: when Hitler fought Staliing"
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 06-03-2013, 17:03:05
'The War Of The Century - When Hitler Fought Stalin' is still one of my favorite docs. I like how it shows the whole of Europe getting drawn into total war just because 2 insecure paranoid psychopathic neighbours can't get along.


Recently found the Military Channel's series 'Great Planes' on Piratebay. I'd seen only one episode on TV and I liked the fact that they spend a full 45 minutes on one plane, its history and its legacy. Of course they should've named the show 'America's Great Planes' since it only covers US planes, but to be honest, especially after WWII the US simply lead the way in plane design.

Apart from that it's a nice and informative watch. They make sure that the plane-of-the-week gets put into its historical timeframe/context, so in the P-40 Warhawk ep. you get a lot of stuff about the Flying Tigers for example. Also other rival planes get covered.

The format can be a bit obtrusive though. While there is a ton of unseen stock footage the editing of the show can be quite distracting. Also the show's host has to be one of the most ill-suited people to host a TV show. It's a former fighterpilot who has clearly been hired for his looks. No real interview skills (tendency to repeat stuff what the other guy just said, stuff like that) but to be honest, he is just a proper nerd who doesn't really handle people that well. And it doesn't help that the guys he interviews are also (mostly retired) fellow plane nerds (mechanics, pilots, etc.). So it's forgivable. ;-)

So if you can stand the occasional awkward interview and some in your face editing, this is quite an informative show.

List of episodes: Skyraider//Warhawk//Mustang//Mitchell//Eagle//Falcon//Hornet//Catalina//Blackbird//Thunderjet//Starfighter//Super Sabre//Huey//Phantom//Stratofortress//Corsair II//Invader

Altough the one I saw on TV was about the B17 so there are maybe already newer episodes out. There should also be one about the P39 Airacobra.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Abuzer on 11-03-2013, 00:03:27
So Nancy Wake died a few days ago, interesting story (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21735824)

Has anyone seen the movie from 2001:Charlotte Gray, about her?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245046/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: mopskind on 21-03-2013, 17:03:05
Great Documentary about the United States Air Force Pararescue Unit (PJ), it is nice to see for once the perspective of the guys pulling the soldiers out of the shit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Rc4_2_YXuw
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: LuckyOne on 21-03-2013, 23:03:28
"Dunkirk" is on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5tBX4z-w1w&list=UUpSV7lhVsxfQ7Ve90PN-jpQ&index=3

Acting seems fine for now... The politicians fighting over what to do next is also a nice touch, shows how fates of many "small" men depend on a move of one single person...

Some scenes are a bit hard to watch though...
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: siben on 01-04-2013, 15:04:07
Wings of Russia, lovely series about Russian aircraft development. I can truly reomend it if you can get past the English with a serious Russian accent.
You can find it on youtube.

I hope they make something similar about tanks and ships.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 02-04-2013, 16:04:26
What would be the best documentary to watch when it comes to Great Britain in WWII, especially North Africa? I assume that World at War should cover it quite well, but is there anything better than that?
Recently I stumbled upon the old Battlefield TV series (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battlefield_%28TV_series%29) again. If you haven't seen them, you should watch the following episodes for sure:

The Battle for North Africa
The Battles for Tunisia
El Alamein
The Battle for the Mediterranean
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 02-04-2013, 17:04:43
What would be the best documentary to watch when it comes to Great Britain in WWII, especially North Africa? I assume that World at War should cover it quite well, but is there anything better than that?
Recently I stumbled upon the old Battlefield TV series (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battlefield_%28TV_series%29) again. If you haven't seen them, you should watch the following episodes for sure:

The Battle for North Africa
The Battles for Tunisia
El Alamein
The Battle for the Mediterranean

Got the entire series on DVD plus loads of other documentaries (Tanks series for example) and while they are good, they just keep dragging on. I felt that they are too long and they got the horrible problem of repeating itself all the time. Not only that but seeing the same archive footage used for the tenth time during one documentary and then seeing it again a few times in the second... yeah, it gets repeative. Good series overall, but definitely has some flaws. Good watch if you have nothing else to do.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: ksl94 on 02-04-2013, 17:04:12
Thanks for your recommendations! I shall watch the documentaries listed  :D .
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 02-04-2013, 18:04:44
I felt that they are too long and they got the horrible problem of repeating itself all the time.
Yes, they run for 2-3 hours each episode, right?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 21-04-2013, 15:04:37
I recently watched The Samurai and the Swastika, a very nice doicumentary on the stuff Germany and Japan really did together in WWII. Although there was stuff in it which I already knew, like Operation Orient, I also actually learned something new from this, like the Mongolian War and it's consequences.

It's on youtube, but the quality is not the best there is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv2zD5h39p0
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Jimi Hendrix on 21-04-2013, 16:04:17
 Great suggestions Slayer. Will watch "The Samurai and the Swastika" 1st.

 The axis came so dangerously close to their goals.

 Living in that era must have been extremely frightening.



 Thanks
 ;)

Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: LHeureux on 23-04-2013, 23:04:30
Do you think the people we see dieing in this video are really dieing or it's propaganda/filming?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rus9ptwitg
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Korsakov829 on 24-04-2013, 00:04:57
Romano archives can be reliable here and there. 1:58 in that video looks over dramatic though, comments are also disabled which makes it suspicious.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: LHeureux on 24-04-2013, 00:04:41
Romano archives can be reliable here and there. 1:58 in that video looks over dramatic though, comments are also disabled which makes it suspicious.
I think it's mostly to avoid freaking political debates ala "Hitler was cool and stuff"
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Jimi Hendrix on 24-04-2013, 22:04:51
(http://www.factualtv.com/img/ftv_logo_white_bg.jpg)

This site has a huge listing of various documentaries.



 For example: Pacific War Documentaries

http://www.factualtv.com/videos/pacific-war/1



 ;)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: LuckyOne on 27-04-2013, 22:04:06
The "real" Battle of Britain... Well it's mostly what I already knew... Still, nicely presented.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td8bF6Xgb_Y
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 27-04-2013, 22:04:33
Do you think the people we see dieing in this video are really dieing or it's propaganda/filming?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rus9ptwitg

Was that a 'left handed' bolt action at 1:52? or is the picture just reversed?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Korsakov829 on 03-05-2013, 00:05:38
上甘岭
Shang Gan Ling
1956 Chinese war movie about the 1952 battle of triangle hill, where the 15th and 12th corps held out against the American aggressors, shortly after recent talks at Panmunjon ceased.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-05-2013, 10:05:10
This is what winning looks like (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja5Q75hf6QI).
A great documentary by Vice: "a disturbing new documentary about the ineptitude, drug abuse, sexual misconduct, and corruption of the Afghan security forces as well as the reduced role of US Marines due to the troop withdrawal."
Gives a pretty uncanny insight into the structures and people that are supposed to take over the security role after NATO forces will largely be gone from Afghanistan in 2014.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Tuco on 28-05-2013, 11:05:40
Sadly as soon as NATO forces withdraw the Taliban will just pick up where they left off.
The Afghan security force is about as inept as the ARVN.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Jimi Hendrix on 05-07-2013, 16:07:50
 Here are 2 new, unique & very interesting documentaries from The Battle Of The Somme WWI:

(http://imagehosting.fat-randy.de/images/103163TUNNELS-TX-CARD-1.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc9s3ZMYIec


(http://imagehosting.fat-randy.de/images/621462breathing-fire-secret-weapon-the-somme.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2pGoz4ZDgE


 ;)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 05-07-2013, 17:07:43
Sadly as soon as NATO forces withdraw the Taliban will just pick up where they left off.
The Afghan security force is about as inept as the ARVN.
ARVN actually got its shit together by 1973, but president Thieu managed to get it kicked in the ass with his bad calls. 
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: LuckyOne on 17-07-2013, 22:07:41
Don't know if any of you guys saw this one:

"Saints and Soldiers"

Considering the budget, it's pretty solid, despite the few inaccuracies and the downed "British" airman...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhrXnt7flGQ
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 18-07-2013, 17:07:28
and the Morman moral ending
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mud Buddha on 18-07-2013, 18:07:51
Found a bunch of older Discovery/History Channel shows (I gave up my DVR, so now I have to actively look for stuff instead of just click 'record' on whatever seemed interesting):

Clash Of Wings
13 part show about the aviation aspect of WWII. It basically runs through the war but tells about it from the point of view of aerial operations. Haven't watched all of 'm but the first couple of episodes had great footage of early-/prewar planes (Henschel 123's in action over Poland, Junkers Ju86, Whitley's over Berlin)
It's from the late 90's so none of the current day over-anxious editing or crappy CGI, just a guy telling stuff and a shitload of archive footage.

Vietnam: The Unseen War
One-off doc about North Vietnamese combat photographers. Vietnam was of course the first televised war, but 'we' only got to see the US perspective. The North had a few dedicated photographers and filmers and in this doc a former American reporter goes out looking for his Norhtern colleagues. Incredible photos, and completely original in the sense that they weren't used outside of NV territory.



Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-07-2013, 23:07:51
Don't know if any of you guys saw this one:

"Saints and Soldiers"

Considering the budget, it's pretty solid, despite the few inaccuracies and the downed "British" airman...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhrXnt7flGQ

Yeah, i loved it, there is also a second movie of it, called Saints and Soldiers Airborne Creed.
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Watched a prety interesting documentary on the "Battle" of Con Thien yesterday. It's not great quality or so, but the good thing about it, is that it is an American televisionmagazine of the situation over there. SO the Battle isn't placed in the contaxt of the aftermath it had. You also get better idea of the reporting. Also gives the ideas they had of how the soldiers saw the battle, how the military saw it, what they thought would be good bad etc. Really enjoyed watching it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb1R7rZbFRQ
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: LuckyOne on 02-12-2013, 13:12:27
Here's a nice training movie on assembling the P-47 Thunderbolt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2D3k0sJ8HM

Just like dealing with (complicated :P) Ikea furniture!
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Wasntmenl on 20-01-2014, 23:01:16
Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers

Now this is a documentary made in the textbook style of American documentaries. Heavy dramatization and biased name calling (the first 10min where awfull in my opinion). However the movie's strong point is the subject matter. Especially for europeans this movie might provide some new insights and idea's about private military contracting firms. Americans might already be up to scratch on the subject since their news got bombarded with this but for a European who is less known with how private military contractors operate this documentary is a good first step into understanding the bussness and its impact.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: LuckyOne on 04-02-2014, 00:02:47
Assembly (2007)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0881200/

Full movie with subtitles on YT: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0881200/

What starts off as a typical Asian action-packed war drama about the Chinese Civil War, ends up being much more. A personal struggle of one emotionally scarred captain, whose comrades' deeds were lost in the chaotic nature of war, to get them the recognition they deserve.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Redbadd on 05-02-2014, 02:02:48
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY3qiYxSRZI

Battle of Palembang 1942

Really nice footage, al be it staged, of Japanese paratroopers in action, in flight and on the ground with escort in the air.
Some pretty good camerawork in the planes.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 26-06-2014, 00:06:34
*bump*

Bumping with the trailer of the movie Fury.

http://youtu.be/q94n3eWOWXM

April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and out-gunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTQ5NDM2MDc5OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwOTYzOTcwMjE@._V1__SX1854_SY915_.jpg)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 26-06-2014, 22:06:34
*bump*

Bumping with the trailer of the movie Fury.

Not gonna lie I'm kinda looking forward to this. The production value looks good, Brad Pitt is one of my favorite actors, and of course WW2 ftw 8)

I'm not gonna go into it expecting it to be a documentary tho. It's an American film made to appeal to a wider audience. So of course every German soldier is going to be SS, and Brad Pitt and his crew will have to face off against the worst of the German army while being outnumbered, and I'm sure they'll sacrifice a few historical inaccuracies for the sake of the plot :P but you expect that in a movie. The trailer did a good job of getting me hyped, it's also interesting to see something like this from a tanker perspective.

Not to mention they're using an actual Tiger tank for the film http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-24987676 (http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-24987676) 8)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 26-06-2014, 22:06:31
No wonder the Tiger in the trailer looked quite convincing.  ;D
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Ts4EVER on 26-06-2014, 23:06:27
For 1945 a Tiger II might be more appropriate though... :D
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: HPSFroadrunner on 27-06-2014, 04:06:59
I haven't read the whole thread so I am sorry if they were already mentioned, but these are a couple of my favs.

"The Fallen" (2004 Ari Taub)-Deals with a more rarely seen Italian campaign, features German, Italian, and American troops (subtitled, not dubbed or all English!) around the Gothic line I believe.  The story-lines are a little more atypical than many WWII movies.  (The Italian soldier that shoots an Italian deer with a German rifle)  Not a lot of combat scenes but the ones they have are good, and there's a couple funny moments, and good acting/characters.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382721/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382721/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)
Watch it for free at Hulu-http://www.hulu.com/watch/473694 (http://www.hulu.com/watch/473694)

"Stalingrad" 2013 (Russia)-Probably mentioned, and seen by most WWII movie buffs, so I won't say much about it other than it has some of the best combat action scenes and choreography I have seen in a WWII movie.  Every bit as good, if not better than the German (1992) film "Stalingrad"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1966566/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1966566/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

"Come and See" (1985)- (from IMDB) "During WWII, a Belarusian boy is thrust into the atrocities of war, fighting with a hopelessly unequipped Soviet resistance movement against ruthless German forces. Witnessing scenes of abject terror and surviving horrifying situations, he loses his innocence and then his mind."  This movie is brutal, but cinematically beautiful.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091251/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091251/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)

"Brestskaya krepost" (original title) a.k.a. "The Brest Fortress" and "Fortress of War".-Just a really good historically accurate(?) depiction of the opening stages of Barbarossa and the siege of The Brest Fortress on the Eastern front.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343703/?ref_=ttrel_rel_tt (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343703/?ref_=ttrel_rel_tt)

Watch it on Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J_wyXGa9dc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J_wyXGa9dc)

Of course, there's always THIS!-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_War_II_films (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_War_II_films)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: HPSFroadrunner on 27-06-2014, 05:06:21
Ok, just read the whole thread.  I can't believe "Cross of Iron" (1977) wasn't mentioned.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074695/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074695/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)
From IMDB: "In 1943, in the Russian front, the decorated leader Rolf Steiner is promoted to Sergeant after another successful mission. Meanwhile the upper-class and arrogant Prussian Captain Hauptmann Stransky is assigned as the new commander of his squad."  From legendary director Sam Peckinpah, he was know for being very bloody and gory for his day.  Rare for an American WWII film from the 70's to be about the Eastern front.  Features James Coburn and lots of PPSH action.
Watch it on Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-_on1wmZxI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-_on1wmZxI)

For the classic 'steal the Nazi gold from behind enemy lines' plot-line, there's "The Last Drop" (2006).  Not much for WWII story, more for the setting, but some funny moments, and simply excellent characters.  Billy Zane (who played 'Val' in "Memphis Belle") has one of the best lines as a Canadian pilot.  I don't want to give any spoilers.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398029/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398029/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)
It looks like the whole movie can be seen on TheTube-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcHnquxlMIg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcHnquxlMIg)

"Max Manus: Man of War" (2008)-True story of Max Manus, Norwegian resistance fighter and saboteur.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1029235/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1029235/?ref_=nv_sr_1)  Sorry, I couldn't find a free, streaming version of this one.  It used to be on Netflix, it might still be.

"Company of Heroes" (2013) Was absolutely dreadful.  I couldn't even finish it.  How do you make a boring WWII movie!?!  Not even Tom Sizemore (Sgt Horvath from "Saving Private Ryan") could save this movie.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2555426/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2555426/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)

I can't believe nobody mentioned the 2013 Russian film "Stalingrad" (I saw a couple people talked about the German (1993) one) and also "Attack on Leningrad" (2009)  both are must-see films even if you aren't a WWII film buff.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432314/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432314/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2)  IMDB has a link to watch the movie if you follow my link to IMDB... 
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 29-08-2014, 07:08:09
Hope this isn't a re-post, I searched but couldn't find anything. I saw this documentary a long time ago and I recently just found it again on youtube in all its parts. It's one of the best documentaries I've ever seen, let alone one about the Pacific in WW2.

It's called Hell in the Pacific and it's a must watch if you haven't seen it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkfNfgsqWLE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkfNfgsqWLE)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 29-08-2014, 12:08:36
It's called Hell in the Pacific and it's a must watch if you haven't seen it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkfNfgsqWLE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkfNfgsqWLE)

I thought I had seen this before but apparently not. I watched the first episode but Im going to watch the rest too, seems very good. Thanks for posting!
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 08-12-2014, 20:12:27
*bump*

Bumping with the trailer of the movie Fury.

http://youtu.be/q94n3eWOWXM

April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and out-gunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTQ5NDM2MDc5OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwOTYzOTcwMjE@._V1__SX1854_SY915_.jpg)

One of the worst WW2 movies I have ever seen.
First part is ok. the last part is pure unrealistic rambo madness

The conversations is like reading direct from a simpel script instead of acting
The music during the movie sounds like computer game soundtrack ( germans marching )
Every bullet fired looks like laser beams taken from a starwars movie

Dont waste your money on watching this cheap production
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Oberst on 08-12-2014, 20:12:41
Then, I will definetly watch it!
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 08-12-2014, 21:12:49
Good WW1 movie: The Lighthorsemen (beautiful shots of mounted infantry riding through the desert landscape of Palestine)

Good documentary series I learned new stuff from: For King and Country - Canadians in WWII. Never knew there were Canucks defending Hong Kong, or example.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: LuckyOne on 12-12-2014, 23:12:20
"Coward"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOcEX3dYn3s#t=1481

If you have half an hour, give it a shot, quite good for an independent production...
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 14-12-2014, 18:12:35
WWII Greatest Raids series on the Tube, and it uses something very closely related to Red Orchestra 2 engine to re-create some scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZljZTApI1k
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Ts4EVER on 14-12-2014, 19:12:48
WWII Greatest Raids series on the Tube, and it uses something very closely related to Red Orchestra 2 engine to re-create some scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZljZTApI1k

Also it uses fh2 models, like the landing boats in this case.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 15-12-2014, 15:12:41
If you have Netflix, check out "The Last Heroes of WW2".  It's a Canadian documentary interviewing mostly Canadian and British veterans of D-Day through the end of the war.  Some Americans as well.  It uses loads of awesome archival footage, plus some cool special effects to show just how punishing machine guns, arty, mortars, etc. were. 

It's really cool, not jingoistic at all.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 16-12-2014, 18:12:03
Same series as above, but about SAS raid on luftwaffe airfield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axZkgPCsv-A

More FH2 models?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: th_battleaxe on 16-12-2014, 19:12:53
Yup, both the jeep and the Stuka.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Fuchs on 17-12-2014, 15:12:59
Cool stuff.. Typical annoying "documentary" style though. Did they get permission to use those models?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 05-04-2015, 18:04:06
April 9th

In the early morning of April 9th 1940 the Danish army is alerted. The Germans have crossed the border; Denmark is at war against Europe's strongest army. In Southern Jutland Danish bicycle- and motorcycle companies are ordered out, to against all odds, hold back the forces until the Danish reinforcements can be mobilized. In the fatal hours, we follow second lieutenant Sand (Pilou Asbæk) and his bicycle company - they will as the first Danish soldiers meet the enemy in combat on April 9th 1940.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3542188/
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Chad1992 on 05-04-2015, 20:04:45
I wish there were more movies like this that told the stories of minor nations and battles.  Our film makers over here just keep making the same US beating Germany movies again and again.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Korsakov829 on 06-04-2015, 01:04:32
Avgust Vosmogo
August 8th
2012 Russian film about 2008 war in South Ossetia. I never finished watching it, but it seemed good.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 07-05-2015, 23:05:02
Trailer of Estonian World War II Movie "1944" (2015)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIqt9y4bhoU
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 07-05-2015, 23:05:03
Not bad Alubat
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 13-05-2015, 22:05:48
TANNBACH - Schicksal eines Dorfes
3 Part tv film serie

https://presseportal.zdf.de/pm/tannbach-schicksal-eines-dorfes/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3658364/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 27-07-2015, 22:07:50
War Pigs Official Trailer

Dolph Lundgren & Mickey Rourke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4TQY6NF1zs


Maybe this is better than Fury  ;D
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 15-08-2015, 15:08:23
BATTLE FOR SEVASTOPOL International Trailer (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh9mTLqW1O4

White Tiger Official Trailer (2014) - Russian World War 2 Tank Movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24XXECv-oWw


Btw. Estonian World War II Movie "1944" is the best ww2 movie I have seen in 2015 so far
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 15-08-2015, 15:08:48
Yeah I cant wait to see 1944. Looks promising.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 16-08-2015, 17:08:41
Im playing the Netherlands in EU4 right now and it got me interested in their history. Are there any good documentaries about the 80 years war, the dutch colonial and trade empire and/or the power struggle between staatsgezinde and prinzgezindheit?

I cant find anything on youtube :/
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Fuchs on 16-08-2015, 20:08:13
I know a few great things in Dutch but that wont help you much.

But Carl Sagan once made something about the Dutch Republic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvY8dQQI13Q

And I'd say, try this channel and see what you can find on it. I'm sure he has a few documentaries about the war of independence and Republic.
https://www.youtube.com/user/RogerNetherlands4U
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 16-08-2015, 21:08:53
Or check out this channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBSrUtmXIrY&list=PLd-nT7RpreUAMLXp0e4Uerubv9nFYdzgs

All a bit short, but better than nothing.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Fuchs on 16-08-2015, 21:08:12
Your best bet would be books though, there's a large variety of books in English about Dutch history.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 19-08-2015, 02:08:37
I can't even describe how good this is.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB2vhKMBjSxOb_127vxjaRRC7yu2TJlJX

WW1 week by week. Started in 2014, ends in 2018.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 19-08-2015, 17:08:14
Thank. You.

Seriously, thank you so much. Just the thing I have been looking for lately.  :)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 19-08-2015, 17:08:40
Great!!!
Just to be sure,is 55 week last posted for now?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 19-08-2015, 17:08:46
Yes, it is.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-08-2015, 18:08:26
I am not fond of self-advertisment but I'll take the opportunity to mention that I write a blog about the same thing, WWI day-by-day.  Check it out if you're interested  8)

http://greatwar-1914.tumblr.com/

And to keep this on topic I highly recommend the 1946 film Theirs Is the Glory.  The Battle of Arnhem reenacted by the men who fought in it.  On Youtube & Netflix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDMj8k-Iiqs

Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 19-08-2015, 18:08:50
>Tumblr


I bet you're otherkin genderfuild ipod who needs no man.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-08-2015, 19:08:57
I am so stop oppressing me shitlord.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Redbadd on 24-08-2015, 03:08:50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srnm8ZIrnpw
The Eighty Years' War or Dutch War of Independence (1568–1648)
If Hjarldgud is still looking, was just put up.
Title: World war II Documentaries to check out
Post by: djinn on 24-08-2015, 14:08:40
hi all,
im (edit) adding to this thread to help others like myself toget recommendations of good WWII documentaries/ Documentary series about specific subject matters.

Also,
To find documentaries by description that people may need help finding.

Case in point.
I saw a Documentary some time back about American tankers and the harrowing experience.
It had a scene about a Sherman being knocked out by a Panther in Cologne, and a heavier Pershing tank take out the Panther, to emphasize the weakness of the Sherman, which the documentary was about.

But besides the Youtube Documentaries showing this scene, I cannot locate the full documentary anywhere, and it doesn't help that I don't recall what it was called.

The documentary ended with the narrator showing each veteran interviewed,stating how many tanks they escaped from through out the war.

I even briefly saw that scene narrated by Tom Hanks and I cannot locate THAT documentary either.

Anyone who knows what I'm referring to (The 1st documentary and perhaps the Tom Hanks one), i'd really appreciate the assist
Title: Re: World war II Documentaries to check out
Post by: Alubat on 24-08-2015, 22:08:20
hi all,
im (edit) adding to this thread to help others like myself toget recommendations of good WWII documentaries/ Documentary series about specific subject matters.

Also,
To find documentaries by description that people may need help finding.

Case in point.
I saw a Documentary some time back about American tankers and the harrowing experience.
It had a scene about a Sherman being knocked out by a Panther in Cologne, and a heavier Pershing tank take out the Panther, to emphasize the weakness of the Sherman, which the documentary was about.

But besides the Youtube Documentaries showing this scene, I cannot locate the full documentary anywhere, and it doesn't help that I don't recall what it was called.

The documentary ended with the narrator showing each veteran interviewed,stating how many tanks they escaped from through out the war.

I even briefly saw that scene narrated by Tom Hanks and I cannot locate THAT documentary either.

Anyone who knows what I'm referring to (The 1st documentary and perhaps the Tom Hanks one), i'd really appreciate the assist


not about tankers, but maybe it is this tank battle ?

Shooting War
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250730/

at 6.48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1dwTQ3Per8

or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt5bJQOkI1g

or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBI9d0-IfEM
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: djinn on 27-08-2015, 05:08:13
Thanks, that's the scene.


The shooting war was the one narrated by Tom Hanks.

The 3rd link is the one I'm looking for though.  That's the tank documentary.

Any idea of its title? I beloevw I asked in that video too but didn't get a reply
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 23-09-2015, 20:09:08
The Drug Fuelling Conflict In Syria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ke13JNlpBQ

Syria's War Drug: A look inside production of Captagon, the powerful amphetamine being used by soldiers in Syria.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 26-09-2015, 12:09:19
1944

Saw this gem yesterday. Was worth the extra long wait (released in estonia in february, took this long to get over the sea to finland) and I highly recommend to go and see it if you get a chance. No idea how widespread this will get (germany, UK etc). Was very freshing to see something about the estonians for a change but from both point of views, really good change of pace. It also showed that there were finnish assistance in the making of this film since the combat scenes are very much alike the scenes in finnish war movies.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 27-09-2015, 22:09:42
900 Days, about the Siege of Leningrad. Very nice documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckwBm_Xi0z0
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 07-03-2016, 20:03:11
Alliert og Alene
Norwegian WW2 Documentary (English Subtitles)

A documentary covering the Norwegian campaign during world war two

part1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BDQv1W5BS4

part2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt4GXBJpnoY

part3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQmt-2PVCf0

Really cool modern 2016 documentary standard
interviews, animations, recreations etc. :-)


Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 07-03-2016, 22:03:48
Alliert og Alene
Norwegian WW2 Documentary (English Subtitles)

A documentary covering the Norwegian campaign during world war two

part1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BDQv1W5BS4

part2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt4GXBJpnoY

part3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQmt-2PVCf0

Really cool modern 2016 documentary standard
interviews, animations, recreations etc. :-)

Ooh, thanks for posting, might give that a watch.  Is it just about the 1940 campaign, or Norway during the entire war? 

And because I'm already posting here, here is an excellent 6-part British Channel 4 documentary about the Spanish Civil War.  It was made in the 80s and had access to a number of very high level interviewees, including Franco's brother-in-law, who played a large role.  It's also quite neutral, interviewing both Republicans and Nationalists, from soldier, milicianos, international brigadiers, generals, to civilians, politicians, and cultural figures.  Highly recommended!

Part 1 - Prelude to Tragedy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81RhewkQbOk
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 08-03-2016, 00:03:25
Its just the 1940 campaig. Cant get the subs working for part2&3, but still awesome
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 19-04-2016, 22:04:10
THE CHILD SOLDIER’S NEW JOB TRAILER
https://vimeo.com/162985811

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/18/british-defence-contractor-accused-over-hiring-ex-child-soldiers/
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 11-08-2016, 23:08:36
Kongens nei- Tre døgn i april (The King's Choice)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByMLGti4wB0 (Sadly no English subtitles)

Upcoming Norwegian movie about the first three hectic days of Weserübung. Most of the plot is about the escape of the Norwegian King, Prince, cabinet and Parliament, and their power struggle inbetween on whether or not to surrender. Another sub plot is about the battle of Drøbak Sound. I believe the land combat shown is the Skirmish of Midskogen.


btw:
If someone is interested in the sabotage of the heavy water plant, there was a six episode drama series made a couple of years ago. It is on Netflix, judging by the comments. It's decent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K3Ry2K4yNE
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 10-10-2016, 00:10:13
An upcoming movie to have on your radars

Hackshaw Ridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2-1hz1juBI
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 10-10-2016, 02:10:42
Saw that trailer. They seem like they're gonna really did into the 'religious' side of the character and maybe less about the battles. That's not totally for me.

Also the roundhouse kick of the grenade in the trailer didn't give me high hopes :P
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 10-10-2016, 08:10:31
Yeah it looks a bit... crap tbh...
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 10-10-2016, 15:10:29
I'll await the first reviews to check if all battlescenes are already in the trailer. If not, I might give it a go.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Zoologic on 20-11-2016, 07:11:20
http://www.newencontent.com/en/2015/06/success-for-capas-terror-studios-at-2015-sunny-side-of-the-doc/

This documentary shows how newly western converts helps ISIS modernise their propaganda messages.

Just as I suspsected, their super strong liberal conviction translates pretty well into religious extremism. One guy is an ex-Hollywood white guy who participated in making a comedy film that mocks Al Qaeda and Islam in general. So it drives him into discovering Islam and then die for what he believes in.

As my friends who happens to be in Muslim Brotherhood said: these western people are behind the ISIS. So this is what he meant. The Arab informant in the documentary said that the American guy run the Raqqa's media office.

Like anti-Trump crowds who threatened to migrate to Canada or convert to Islam. My Muslim friends has a message to them: I don't know about Canada, but Islam is not a fucking refuge for the dejected. You don't convert in exchange of sulking. It is disrespectful, and that patronising behaviour really shows when an American symphatisers now become the patron of ISIS propaganda machine.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 27-11-2016, 20:11:17
Saw Hacksaw Ridge just moments ago. Worth a movie ticket. Has its flaws but nothing that would spoil the movie (in my opinion). I enjoyed it and like many other ww2 movies, this one will find it's way into my DVD collection (Yes I am that old fashioned).
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Zoologic on 28-11-2016, 16:11:19
And then you read his actual Medal of Honor citations, and find out that Hollywood has discounted his bad-arsery big time. That is like buying a Porsche 918 with VW Lupo engine.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 11-12-2016, 15:12:18

The Hundred Regiments Offensive - 百团大战 (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5VtGmRRS_w
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 11-12-2016, 17:12:40

The Hundred Regiments Offensive - 百团大战 (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5VtGmRRS_w
Is it any good? I don't trust too many Asian war flicks, they're a little painfully nationalist for my taste.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 11-12-2016, 18:12:44

The Hundred Regiments Offensive - 百团大战 (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5VtGmRRS_w
Is it any good? I don't trust too many Asian war flicks, they're a little painfully nationalist for my taste.

yes it is a little painfully nationalist, just like 9/10 other war movies :-)
It has ok action & war hero moments
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Zoologic on 12-12-2016, 08:12:44
It is created by PLA's own entertainment division (now named August First Film Studio, that logo of Chinese star and 8-1 Chinese character inside it, is also the roundel of PLAAF). Of course it is going to be like Michael Bay movies.

Production quality is good, storywise it is told through current CCP's perspective, the tone is set to reconcile Commie-Nationalist difference. The theme of Chinese movies has been like that since 1911 (2011 movie).
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 13-12-2016, 21:12:10
Does this only apply to movies etc?... Looking to see if anyone's read the book;

They Thought They Were Free; The Germans 1933-45 by Milton Mayer

kinda interested in buying it.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 14-12-2016, 19:12:37
For the life of me I can't remember where I posted the teaser. But now the trailer is out;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-eMt3SrfFU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-eMt3SrfFU)

As if I needed more hype for this movie. 8)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: MajorMajor on 14-12-2016, 22:12:14
Amazing. I didn't know that the guy who plays Thomas Shellby in Peaky Blinders is in too, that's one of my favorite TV series. I usually don't go to the cinema but it looks like I might have to make an exception this time around...

Regarding books, it'd be nice if there was a Book Club thread, but I'm afraid the forums aren't active enough to make it meaningful.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 20-12-2016, 20:12:11
If You are lucky, maybe The remastered 2016 version of Charlie Chaplin The Great Dictator is screened in your local cinema
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 20-12-2016, 20:12:51
Amazing. I didn't know that the guy who plays Thomas Shellby in Peaky Blinders is in too, that's one of my favorite TV series. I usually don't go to the cinema but it looks like I might have to make an exception this time around...

Regarding books, it'd be nice if there was a Book Club thread, but I'm afraid the forums aren't active enough to make it meaningful.
I'd be happy to post in a book thread!
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: MajorMajor on 20-12-2016, 22:12:28
Considering how the next two books on my reading queue, The Lathe of Heaven and possibly  Stranger to Myself, come from that thread, I wouldn't complain if it was reopened.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 21-12-2016, 03:12:40
Considering how the next two books on my reading queue, The Lathe of Heaven and possibly  Stranger to Myself, come from that thread, I wouldn't complain if it was reopened.
Was Lathe of Heaven based on one of my posts??? I read that in high school! I remember enjoying it.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 09-01-2017, 22:01:12
Just saw this movie in TV

NACKT UNTER WÖLFEN - Trailer (HD, 2015) // UFA FICTION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSJPSHV5-z8

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3822818/

Very good acting. I wonder why this fantastic film isnt more hyped

Any one seen the org. from 1963 or read the book ?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 10-01-2017, 00:01:05
Yup, great movie indeed. Only saw the 2015 one, though.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 25-01-2017, 16:01:25
Deserves a repost Now It's nominated for an Oscar :)

Land of Mine | Under Sandet Trailer (2015, Denmark, Germany) Martin Zandvliet (English Subtitles)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CLtk5NewrM

Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 25-01-2017, 17:01:12
Deserves a repost Now It's nominated for an Oscar :)

Land of Mine | Under Sandet Trailer (2015, Denmark, Germany) Martin Zandvliet (English Subtitles)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CLtk5NewrM
Pssshh... remake...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHY8NKj3RKs
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 02-02-2017, 16:02:37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=merqYdJ_v0w

Interesting lecture about Japanese aviators in WW2.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 16-02-2017, 23:02:43
The Free French Victory over Rommel : Bir Hakeim, 1942
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNTJRm46ee4

France in 1944: Occupation, Collaboration, Resistance, Liberation ENGLISH SUBTITLES
https://www.liveleak.com/view?i=0bd_1452492157
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 22-03-2017, 11:03:43
The Lost D-Day Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcggNe-SEXU

Rendered in 60fps.

Preeeeeetty nifty.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Leopardi on 01-06-2017, 12:06:35
The Unknown Soldier (2017) official trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTYesNj_sBg

E: eng subs version
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Dancho on 03-06-2017, 21:06:23
The Unknown Soldier (2017) official trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTYesNj_sBg

E: eng subs version
Oh that looks quite nice. There is a 1940 T-34-76 in the trailer which is also VERY nice, considering how much of these are working nowadays. :)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Dukat on 04-06-2017, 02:06:20
Sons of Finland, come get bread! -Why don't you come get butter for your bread!

'nough said. ;D

Looking forward to watch the subtitled finish languaged version. Will be a joy listening.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 04-06-2017, 15:06:41
Sons of Finland, come get bread! -Why don't you come get butter for your bread!

'nough said. ;D

Looking forward to watch the subtitled finish languaged version. Will be a joy listening.

You can already do that by watching The Unknown Soldier (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048752/?ref_=nv_sr_2) or The Unknown Soldier (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090215/?ref_=nv_sr_3). It is the same thing for a third time. Absolutely unnecessary to keep re-telling the same story over and over. We have the book, remake of the book, remake of the remade book, two movie versions, various on-stage versions, a musical and who knows what about this thing. It is weird to me that Finnish wars dont seem to have any other stories to tell except this one.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Leopardi on 04-06-2017, 18:06:28
Sons of Finland, come get bread! -Why don't you come get butter for your bread!

'nough said. ;D

Looking forward to watch the subtitled finish languaged version. Will be a joy listening.

You can already do that by watching The Unknown Soldier (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048752/?ref_=nv_sr_2) or The Unknown Soldier (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090215/?ref_=nv_sr_3). It is the same thing for a third time. Absolutely unnecessary to keep re-telling the same story over and over. We have the book, remake of the book, remake of the remade book, two movie versions, various on-stage versions, a musical and who knows what about this thing. It is weird to me that Finnish wars dont seem to have any other stories to tell except this one.
I'm sure this will be a different experience with modern technology and an overblown budget. I'm just happy we'll get to see a quality modern war movie based on continuation war, could be another black mannerheim instead.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 04-06-2017, 19:06:08
If it wasnt for Hirviniemi, I'd prolly go see it. Unfortunately I cant stand him one bit.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Leopardi on 04-06-2017, 21:06:00
If it wasnt for Hirviniemi, I'd prolly go see it. Unfortunately I cant stand him one bit.
I guess this is where it pays off to have succesfully blocked myself from anything related to Putous ;D
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 04-06-2017, 23:06:22
I havent watched Putous either and I still dislike him.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 05-06-2017, 15:06:06
Sons of Finland, come get bread! -Why don't you come get butter for your bread!

'nough said. ;D

Looking forward to watch the subtitled finish languaged version. Will be a joy listening.

You can already do that by watching The Unknown Soldier (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048752/?ref_=nv_sr_2) or The Unknown Soldier (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090215/?ref_=nv_sr_3). It is the same thing for a third time. Absolutely unnecessary to keep re-telling the same story over and over. We have the book, remake of the book, remake of the remade book, two movie versions, various on-stage versions, a musical and who knows what about this thing. It is weird to me that Finnish wars dont seem to have any other stories to tell except this one.

Which of the earlier films is more worth watching?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 05-06-2017, 15:06:11
Which of the earlier films is more worth watching?

1950's one has that good ol' fashioned old movie acting in it which means it is often hilariously over dramatic and there's a lot of archive footage that is mixed in to get some battle scenes to seem more real due to budget reasons and the fact that the Finnish Defense Forces at the time didnt really want to help all that much with the making of the film. All characters are also older than they would have been during the war and theres quite a bit of equipment inaccuracies for those who are bothered by them. All in all, it IS the original and should be seen if possible but take my warning that since it is a long film it can get boring at times.

1980's version on the other hand is more in line with the equipment correctness, it has younger actors playing their roles and it can be seen as more of a traditional war film since it was made around the same time as Talvisota (Winter War) was. Bigger budget, FDF help in various battle scenes and loads of volunteers ensure that you get this "better" feeling for a war film. Is it better than the original is all upto personal taste. I cant really say since I view it in a different light. I see it as a war film and not as The Unknown Soldier. Overall for a foreigner I'd probably recommend this one instead of the original just because even thought both are long films, this might be more enjoyable for someone who hasnt seen either of them.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Leopardi on 07-06-2017, 13:06:31
Read that the special effects team from Band of Brothers is behind the upcoming Unknown Soldier. Expectations just went higher  :D
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 25-06-2017, 18:06:02
Some One visits Nuremberg and looks at the remains of the ancien regime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LnVec3j1AU
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 27-06-2017, 15:06:19
Watched this documentary last night about the Battle of Long Tan in Vietnam. 6 RAR with a company of men held off a Regimental sized assault from the Viet Cong.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gUSq7pxux4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gUSq7pxux4)

The documentary did a really good job of showing how the battle played out imo. The movements of the various units involved and dramatic reenactments are quite good. Really well done documentary, also the ANZACs in Vietnam are quite an interesting topic in and of themselves.

EDIT: The documentary is full of radio transmissions between the infantry that are being engaged and the battery supporting them at base. Apparently these are all dramatized but could've fooled me. They sound quite realistic and very well done.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 18-07-2017, 16:07:39
Dunno how many movies are made about the Reinhard Heydrich assassination. Seems to me its more than JFK assassination. Anthropoid 2016 was ok I think. Now its time for "The Man with the Iron Heart"
Have not seen "Atentat" or "Operation daybreak" yet :-)

Atentat 1964 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yER8GgUlYFQ
Atentat (Remastered DVD) came out last year. First time with English subtitles. Thinking about buying it

Im looking foreward to watch these :-)
HHhH The Man with the Iron Heart (2017) trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhGS2jnfMus
THE KING'S CHOICE (2017) trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNtu-bCGi18
Alone in Berlin (2017) trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcpv3l6csBw
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 18-07-2017, 21:07:57
Operation Daybreak is good, I liked it better than Anthropoid, but maybe that's nostalgia playing a role. I haven't seen the other ones yet, but I'm gonna check them ut for sure, thanks for the tips.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 19-07-2017, 20:07:57
Dunkirk

Well that was a depressing run from start to finish. The impending doom looms in the horizon and the eery silent moments made me want action, not because they were boring but because they were on the edge of your seat tense, almost nailbiting. Took me a moment to realise the pacing of the movie is a bit different to what you might be used to in a war movie. A nice change when it comes to war films and definitely worth a ticket.

Btw, anyone seen it... were the Stukas superduper extra loud in your cinema or was it just the levels being all wonky in ours? Either the levels were off or it was a genious pull from the film-makers to make them so goddamn loud.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 20-07-2017, 00:07:18
Most like gonna watch tomorrow. Will report about the volume of the Jericho trumpets

EDIT: Yes, the stukas are loud as f. The trumpets are tolerable, but the enginne when they are at the lowest altitude is insanely loud.

Overall I really liked the movie. Well worth the ticket.

Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 25-07-2017, 16:07:45
Czas Honour (Time of Honor) Polish WW2 drama
All 7 seasons
http://superfilm.pl/serial-czas-honoru

read review from 22 May 2017
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4194136/
S1 - S2 - S3 - S4 - S7 (Powstanie) - S5 - S6

28 dvd box with eng subs from Amazone
https://www.amazon.de/Czas-Honoru-Seria-Maciej-Zakoscielny/dp/B01EGQUHG0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500992247&sr=8-1&keywords=Czas+Honoru
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 27-07-2017, 02:07:45
A good documentary about Operation Catapult and the British attempt to seize the French fleet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyku1lSRiFU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyku1lSRiFU)

Almost 1,300 French sailors died when they refused the British ultimatum to hand over their ships.

This is the kind of stuff they should be making movies about. Pretty incredible story.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 22-10-2017, 01:10:04
Dunno how many movies are made about the Reinhard Heydrich assassination. Seems to me its more than JFK assassination. Anthropoid 2016 was ok I think. Now its time for "The Man with the Iron Heart"
Have not seen "Atentat" or "Operation daybreak" yet :-)

Atentat 1964 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yER8GgUlYFQ
Atentat (Remastered DVD) came out last year. First time with English subtitles. Thinking about buying it

Im looking foreward to watch these :-)
HHhH The Man with the Iron Heart (2017) trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhGS2jnfMus
THE KING'S CHOICE (2017) trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNtu-bCGi18
Alone in Berlin (2017) trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcpv3l6csBw
I have acquired all of these now, except for Atentat, which is on my wishlist. Thanks again for the tips. If anyone else has more tips, please post them :)

Just came back from the theater where I watched HHhH - The Man with the Iron Heart. Where Anthropoid fully focuses on the guys who are going to kill Heydrich (you get to see Heydrich for less than a minute in a two hour film), this one first focuses on Heydrich's life up to the day he gets killed, then switches over to th story of the assassins, then after the assault focuses on the aftermath, in Prague, in Berlin as well as in Lidice.

What I liked about this movie was the first part about Heydrich, as I hadn't seen that in a movie before. The assault part was done better in Anthropoid in my opinion, and the aftermath was different too. The endfight in the church was better in Anhtropoid, but Lidice was completely missing from Anthropoid, big mistake imo.

The character development of Heydrich was very well done, actually better than the development of Gabcik and Kubis. The cinematography of this film was beautiful, with the scene in which Heydrich is being buried mixed with Lidice in a Godfather part one-like way. The role of Heydrich's wife can't be underestimated in both his real life and in this film, a job well done by Rosamund Pike.

A little downside is that the film was not shot in Prague, the church where the endfight was is quite famous and it was obviously a different building in the film.

My WWII interest got satisfied in this film, though: Panzer II and IV with Balkenkreuz in Poland '39, lots of trucks and just one Hanomag instead of a row of Hanomags, and in the endfight the Czech resistance fighter used a Zb26. Well done!
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Leopardi on 27-10-2017, 22:10:15
So any of our Finnish members seen the new Unknown yet?  :P
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 27-10-2017, 23:10:39
So any of our Finnish members seen the new Unknown yet?  :P

Yes.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Leopardi on 28-10-2017, 09:10:34
So any of our Finnish members seen the new Unknown yet?  :P

Yes.
How was it?
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 28-10-2017, 10:10:28
Like I expected it to be; unnecessary remake.

Good looking and sounding like pretty much all Finnish war films are but I felt really unsatisfied by the film itself. It felt stupid watching the same movie again after seeing it several times in two of it's previous iterations. Main cast was actually alright, dont have much to complain about them. One of the actors whom I normally cannot tolerate at all did his job fine and I didnt actually want to punch myself into face whenever he was on, so he earned his points. Plus, it was satisfying to see him die.  :P

I'd say this is a fine movie to new generations and for example foreign viewers but for me personally, I would have rather had something completely new than a third run at what I already know by heart...

EDIT: And just because the two previous ones were 3 hours doesnt mean they should have made this one 3 hours too. Knowing the story and knowing how much there was left to cover, I quite often found myself thinking the movie is simply too long. For the brand new scenes and additions, snipping out some of the old classic scenes and such, they should have just compressed this into a ~2 hour film instead.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Mr.ThunderMan on 30-10-2017, 10:10:18
It was nice, perhaps more grim than the original version but I did enjoy it for the 3 hours. But it wasn't something I really care to see again in a long time.

I wonder which actor does Flippy mean, Aku Hirviniemi?  ;D
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Leopardi on 02-11-2017, 05:11:40
It was nice, perhaps more grim than the original version but I did enjoy it for the 3 hours. But it wasn't something I really care to see again in a long time.

I wonder which actor does Flippy mean, Aku Hirviniemi?  ;D
I guess  ;D

Seems to be a huge success as its the most watched theater movie of all time in Finland, lets hope it leads to completely new stories down the line with the same production quality.

It must be at least 15 years since I last saw the older version so I can't even remember much, so this should be a good run. Gonna wait for the discs though, 3 hours is a long time in a theater.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Redbadd on 27-11-2017, 23:11:58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKIrTlNFaFw

Not really a docu but some impressive images from German perspective with an equally impressive naration from a German veteran.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 29-11-2017, 19:11:32
Aufstieg der Nazis Doku 2017 -720p25 HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d39PX_0WnQ

Kindheit im Dritten Reich Doku 2017 01. Faszination und Verblendung - 720p50 HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7QvtAQbks0


Weltenbrand Teil 1: Sündenfall 1914 Doku 2017 -720p25 HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG9PVsWv8ok&t=1217s

Weltenbrand Teil 2: Fegefeuer 1915 – 1916 Doku 2017 -720p25 HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UaIl5Nsu5c

Weltenbrand Teil 3: Völkerschlacht 1917 – 1918 Doku 2017 -720p25 HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3KDQruSalU

Really like the picture quality, colorisation etc. that is beeing made these days :-)
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 08-02-2018, 02:02:36
Interview with Michael Wittmann after the Villers Bocage incident.
https://youtu.be/gFtFfHGmgJA
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 09-02-2018, 15:02:16
A double post, but this channel deserves its own post.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheUSAHEC/videos
Loads of great hour long presentations about the WW2 and military history in general. It is fantastic to start one of those videos up and have them in the background while you do stuff on the computer.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 26-02-2018, 21:02:49
Escape From Colditz (Prisoner Of War Documentary) | Timeline
Part One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESltAzZtlHI
Part Two
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjTc4nKA30w
Part Three
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SdmBkZlnpI&
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Redbadd on 26-03-2018, 01:03:50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5Ms8PqcIbk

Private footage with commentary from veterans.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Slayer on 11-04-2018, 00:04:24
Bankier van het Verzet (Banker of the Resistance)

www.imdb.com/title/tt4610378/

The latest Dutch warmovie, and like most Dutch warmovies it's about the occupation and the resistance, rather than about any military actions. Therefore, there is not much action going on although some of the raids on resistance groups are very violent. The story is about Walraven van Hall, a banker who headed an organisation specialised in bankfraud in order to fiance the resistance: members of the resistance, people who didn't want to be deoprted to Germany to work, Jews, railwaymen, all these were sought after by the SD (German Secret Police/intelligence) and while they were in hiding they still needed to eat of course. To finance all this (the amounts went into millions of guilders - nowadays it would be something like half a billion Euros) Van Hall and his brother set up a scheme with loans that have to be repaid by the Dutch government after the liberation. This is based on a real story, the guy actually existed and saved a whole lot of lives by making surviving in hiding possible. There was not much praise for this type of resistance worker in the years right after the war, so it's good he is getting the attention he deserves now. Better late than never. Most characetrs in the film are a bit one dimensional, but I disagree with a historian who wrote that the old black and white differntitation of 60s and 70s warmovies was back. Some characters portrayed the dilemmas regular people had to deal with during occupation, and others portray the weakness of most guys who got caught by the SD. I knew most of this story beforehand, so there weren't many surprises, but although this might not be a masterpiece, it's stil worth watching to see a not very well kown side of the resistance during the 40-45 occupation.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Alubat on 29-05-2018, 16:05:02
Bankier van het Verzet (Banker of the Resistance) Thx for tip :-)


Hitler's Circle of Evil 1/10: Heroes and Misfits (eng subs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXqRdTRYyM

Hitler's Circle of Evil 2/10: Regrouping (eng subs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMhV7xr_lQQ

Hitler's Circle of Evil 3/10: The Fall of Rohm (eng subs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqNVi44gvvo

Hitler's Circle of Evil 4/10: The Rise of Antisemitism (eng subs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk0Dcq3-xU0

Hitler's Circle of Evil 5/10: The Berghof Set (eng subs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xq9VKN33G4&bpctr=1527605220

Hitler's Circle of Evil 6/10: The Madness of Rudolf Hess (eng subs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D-UWFvYC28

Hitler's Circle of Evil 7/10: Rise and Fall of Reinhard Heydrich (eng subs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlvq9y5hDY4

Hitler's Circle of Evil 8/10: The Rise of the Sycophants (eng subs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82cgM3v7jyg

Hitler's Circle of Evil 9/10: Beginning of the End (eng subs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6kcahUdN2Q

Hitler's Circle of Evil 10/10: Meltdown (eng subs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adAsNdyHTLo

Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Zoologic on 29-05-2018, 16:05:15
Great documentary!

It really fits my own thoughts about Hitler: a guy who was just a seed of evil, but his seed was sown and fertilised by the German situation of the time and a bunch arse-kissing evil likeminded folks.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: SJonni on 12-06-2018, 21:06:00
I was an extra recently in a series about Norwegian front fighters. The scenes we did were supposed to take place in Russia (on the Finnish border I think). Lots of running and explosions. Sadly we didn't get to shoot blanks, but all in all a fun experience. Funnily enough playing a corpse was the hardest part. Releasing in Norway next year and I believe it's sold to other countries.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Redbadd on 27-07-2018, 12:07:30
Part of the docu End of Empire, Mad Mitch and his Tribal Law.
Gives a nice insight into British army regimental culture aswell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6OOsoqSKaw
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Redbadd on 08-08-2018, 01:08:26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5gcdSxjV34
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrrSyNFTdSw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU4V9foPaUE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1jYW0vkJHU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4B6oDWOQn4
60 ies docu about the household brigade. The officers are amazing.
Title: Re: The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 11-10-2018, 05:10:47
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPlXlshA0Zc

Peter Jackson, best known for directing The Lord of the Rings trilogy, has created a new film using original footage from Imperial War Museums’ extensive archive, much of it previously unseen, alongside BBC and IWM interviews with servicemen who fought in the conflict.

Footage has been colourised, converted to 3D and transformed with modern production techniques to present never before seen detail.