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Blood & Guts: My Favourite War Films
Patton (two-disc set) [DVD] [1969]Patton (two-disc set) [DVD] [1969]
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That SOB military genius 'Old Blood and Guts' himself, as portrayed by the magnificent George C. Scott.
Zulu [1964] [DVD]Zulu [1964] [DVD]
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In 1879 the 24th Regiment was English, not Welsh, but what the heck.
Gettysburg (Double sided DVD) [1994]Gettysburg (Double sided DVD) [1994]
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A terrific re-enactment of the famous battle. Worth watching again and again.
British War DVD Collection [1958]British War DVD Collection [1958]
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Four of the best. The Dambusters, the Cruel Sea, Ice Cold in Alex and the Colditz Story.
Where Eagles Dare [1968] [DVD]Where Eagles Dare [1968] [DVD]
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Elizabeth Taylor's husband and Dirty Harry wipe out the German Alpine Corps single handed. Stupendous!!!
Reach For The Sky [DVD] [1956]Reach For The Sky [DVD] [1956]
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An inspiring true story about a disabled Ace. Near where I live they have dedicated a street after him, called 'Bader Walk', which just goes to prove that the English have a great sense of humour.
Das Boot - The Mini Series (2 Disc Uncut Version) [DVD] [1985]Das Boot - The Mini Series (2 Disc Uncut Version) [DVD] [1985]
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An impressive series. But don't forget the U Boats major role in Hitler's plans. Just think what might have happened if they had succeeded.
The Small Back Room [DVD] [1949]The Small Back Room [DVD] [1949]
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A little known gem. The story of a backroom 'boffin' with a real feel for the time and place.
Battleground [1949] [DVD]Battleground [1949] [DVD]
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Made in 1949, depicting a close knit group of 'Screaming Eagles', caught in the WW2 Battle of the Bulge. Still one for modern war films to beat.
Waterloo [DVD] [1970]Waterloo [DVD] [1970]
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A historical epic in every sense of the word, depicted an era when the Brits knew how to deal with the French. Happy Days.
The Battle Of Britain (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1969]The Battle Of Britain (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1969]
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Top class action using REAL aircraft. Pity about the lame script.
A Bridge Too Far (2 Disc Special Edition) [1977] [DVD]A Bridge Too Far (2 Disc Special Edition) [1977] [DVD]
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Huge recreation of Operation Market Garden where the Brits get a kicking from the Germans and the Author.
The Longest Day [DVD] [1962]The Longest Day [DVD] [1962]
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Sean Connery is still practicing his 'Oirish' accent while Lovat orders 'Blue Bonnets' and the piper (Bill Millin) plays 'Black Bear'. But with John Wayne on our side, how could we possibly lose.
Bomber Harris [DVD] [1989]Bomber Harris [DVD] [1989]
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An excellent TV drama about a much maligned Commander in Chief of RAF Bomber Command, Arthur Harris. Whatever your opinion, he helped consign Nazi tyranny to the dustbin of history.
The Way Ahead [DVD] [1944]The Way Ahead [DVD] [1944]
This film reminds me of my father, with thin white legs and knobbly knees, in baggy khaki shorts, who helped defeat Rommel.
Pork Chop Hill [DVD] [1959]Pork Chop Hill [DVD] [1959]
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Gregory Peck radiates the qualities of leadership, in this Korean War classic.
Twelve O'Clock High [DVD] [1949]Twelve O'Clock High [DVD] [1949]
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Another master class by Peck, on the true meaning of leadership.
The Guns Of Navarone [DVD] [1961]The Guns Of Navarone [DVD] [1961]
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Also starring Gregory Peck, a timeless classic that should already be on your DVD shelf.
An Ungentlemanly Act [1992] [DVD]An Ungentlemanly Act [1992] [DVD]
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Bob Peck (no relation) leads a small garrison of Royal Marines on the Falkland Islands, against the Argentinian invasion force. An outstanding TV dramatisation, told with much humour.
Dunkirk [VHS] [1958]Dunkirk [VHS] [1958]
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Why isn't this classic on DVD yet?
Danger UXB [DVD] [1979]Danger UXB [DVD] [1979]
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Classic TV Drama series. War on the home front with a young Anthony Andrews as a bomb disposal officer during WW2. Absolutely great.
Goodnight Mister Tom [DVD] [1998]Goodnight Mister Tom [DVD] [1998]
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A very touching TV Drama about child evacuees during WW2.
The Battle Of The River Plate (Digitally Remastered Edition) [DVD] [1956]The Battle Of The River Plate (Digitally Remastered Edition) [DVD] [1956]
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Great sea battle, great script and great acting.
The Great Escape (Special Edition) [1963] [DVD]The Great Escape (Special Edition) [1963] [DVD]
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The Americans laying claim to yet another British war episode. Well, that's Hollywood, folks!
Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD] [1962]Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD] [1962]
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Buy this with Bridge On The River Kwai to complete a cracking collection.