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World War II History, the good stuff.
The World At War - Complete TV Series (11 Disc Box Set) [DVD]The World At War - Complete TV Series (11 Disc Box Set) [DVD]
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999 minutes of the best series ever done on WWII - It deserves first place. "Down this road on a summer day in 1944, the soldiers came. Nobody lives here now."
Downfall (2 Disc Edition) [2005] [DVD] [2004]Downfall (2 Disc Edition) [2005] [DVD] [2004]
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Last days of the Third Reich in Hitler's Bunker. One of the ten best movies of all time.
At Leningrad's Gates: The Combat Memories of a Soldier with with Army Group NorthAt Leningrad's Gates: The Combat Memories of a Soldier with with Army Group North by W Lubbeck
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A story of an infantry man, who didn't ride a Tiger and walked into Russia while the baggage train and artillery were drawn by horses and R&R was a good bath and latrine.
The BBC World War Two Collection (12 Disc Box Set) [DVD]The BBC World War Two Collection (12 Disc Box Set) [DVD] by World War II Collection
Buy new: £46.87
A collection of documentaries, some of the best ever made, look for Battle of the Atlantic and Dunkirk. Worth owning just for these two but there is plenty more.
Leakey's Luck: A Tank Commander with Nine LivesLeakey's Luck: A Tank Commander with Nine Lives by Rea Leakey
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Leakey is one of those men who was everywhere important. A joy to read.
Band Of Brothers - Complete HBO Series commemorative gift set (6 Disc Box Set) [2001] [DVD]Band Of Brothers - Complete HBO Series commemorative gift set (6 Disc Box Set) [2001] [DVD]
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The best WWII television series ever.
On the Roads of War: A Soviet Cavalryman on the Eastern FrontOn the Roads of War: A Soviet Cavalryman on the Eastern Front by Ivan Yakushin
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A personal memoir of a Soviet Cavalry Artillery Officer in WWII, easy and joyful to read there are plenty of highlights. A very interesting life.
Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad (Penguin Classic Military History)Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad (Penguin Classic Military History) by William Craig
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Forget the movie, that only uses p113 to 117 of a 400 page book.
Poland 1939: The Birth of Blitzkrieg (Osprey Campaign)Poland 1939: The Birth of Blitzkrieg (Osprey Campaign) by Steven J. Zaloga
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We all know that WW II in Europe started for real with the invasion of Poland, but how well do you know the Campaign. Osprey returns to quality.
Tanks Across the DesertTanks Across the Desert by Jake Wardrop
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Where Leakey was a commanding officer Jake was a tank soldier in the 7th Armoured Division. A very personal and good read. The two go well together.
Flames of War: the World War II Miniatures GameFlames of War: the World War II Miniatures Game by Peter Simunovich
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This table top minature game has brought to me a great understanding of WWII history, it is simple but produces very realistic results and gives a very good idea about force composition. Try it.
Walt Disney Treasures: On the Front Lines - The War Years [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Walt Disney Treasures: On the Front Lines - The War Years [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Disney's war time propaganda cartoons. Very well restored. Heil Donald Duck in Nutziland.
The All Americans in World War II: A Photographic History of the 82nd Airborne Division at WarThe All Americans in World War II: A Photographic History of the 82nd Airborne Division at War by Phil Nordyke
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This is how you do a photographic history. Great photos and just enough text.
Das Boot (Directors Cut) [DVD] [1981]Das Boot (Directors Cut) [DVD] [1981]
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As close to life in a U-boat as possible, even the long wait. An all time classic.
800 Days on the Eastern Front: A Russian Soldier Remembers World War II (Modern War Studies)800 Days on the Eastern Front: A Russian Soldier Remembers World War II (Modern War Studies) by Nikolai Litvin
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An honest account of a common Soviet soldier. Not much glory, just the will to live.
A Bridge Too Far (2 Disc Special Edition) [1977] [DVD]A Bridge Too Far (2 Disc Special Edition) [1977] [DVD]
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One of the best War Movies. Great attention to detail, a true story, worth muliple watching.
Bagration, 1944: The Destruction of Army Group Centre (Osprey Campaign)Bagration, 1944: The Destruction of Army Group Centre (Osprey Campaign) by Steven J. Zaloga
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Easily among the better Osprey books, a monumental Campaign of WW II, the destruction of Army Group Centre.
The Fighting Lady [DVD] [1944] [US Import] [NTSC]The Fighting Lady [DVD] [1944] [US Import] [NTSC]
A documentary made aboard a USN Aircraft Carrier in 1944. Great footage and very interesting. Recommended.
When Tigers Fight: Story of the Sino-Japanese War, 1937-45When Tigers Fight: Story of the Sino-Japanese War, 1937-45 by Dick Wilson
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Gives a great overview of the World War II in China. Sadly not many books in English have made this their subject to date.
Guadalcanal - The Island Of Death [DVD]Guadalcanal - The Island Of Death [DVD] by Guadalcanal
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One of the best American Documentaries I've seen. Done with loving care and not to make a quick buck.
Dark Blue World [DVD] [2002]Dark Blue World [DVD] [2002]
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A Czech film about the Czech pilots who flew for the RAF in WWII. IMO the best WWII fighter movie to date.
El Alamein - The Line of Fire [DVD] [2002] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]El Alamein - The Line of Fire [DVD] [2002] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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An Italian movie, a portrait of the common Italian soldier and the Western Desert.
Days Of Glory [2006] [DVD]Days Of Glory [2006] [DVD]
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Also a movie, this time about the colonial troops that fought for France and were treated worse than slaves. A fictional story but with many interesting points.
Moscow 1941: Hitler's First Defeat (Campaign)Moscow 1941: Hitler's First Defeat (Campaign) by Robert A. Forczyk
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Yet another good Osprey book (they are not all good) but a good summary of events often paints the best overview. Did the Germans really come close to winning Russia in 1941?
Axis & AlliesAxis & Allies
A remarkably good Strategic Simulation Game of WWII seen from the top. Starts in 1942.