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The War File - Tank Battles Of World War Two

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Disc One - Tigers In The Desert
Although they were few in number, the legendary Tiger tank carved a reputation which was out of all proportion to its limited numbers. This fascinating film draws on rare archive footage, stunning new animation and the views of leading armour authorities and tank veterans from World War II to paint an intriguing picture of the deployment and use of armour in the desert war. It features a detailed examination of one of the last remaining Tigers in the world and a vivid reconstruction of the crew in action.

Disc Two - The Battle For Kursk
Operation Zitadelle, the great German offensive designed to deliver a knockout blow against the salient at Kursk was to prove the last great armoured clash in the East. New machines such as the Elefant took their bow and the trusty Panzer III came to the end of the line. Featuring strong 3D graphics, rare archive film and the unique insight of leading authorities on armoured warfare, this is a powerful look into the greatest clash of armour in World War Two.

Disc Three - The Fall Of France
This is a major new documentary film which traces the role of the armoured forces on both sides in the dramatic battles which led to the great German victory in 1940. It features rare archive footage, stunning 3D animation and a detailed examination by David Fletcher of the Royal Armoured Corps Tank Museum at Bovington, and writer and historian Bob Carruthers. "The Fall Of France" is a powerful portrait of a turning point in military history.

Disc Four - Barbarossa
This is the powerful story of how Adolf Hitler was able to harness the potential of the tank to bring the mighty Soviet Union to her knees. This DVD features rare archive film, informative 3D graphics, new footage of surviving machines and the views of some of the leading authorities on armoured warfare, including David Fletcher of the Royal Tank Museum and German army veteran Gerry Majewski, and author and historian Bob Carruthers.

Disc Five - The Ardennes Offensive
The ill fated Ardennes Offensive, better known to the Allies as the "Battle of the Bulge" was Hitler's last great gamble in the West during World War II. It was here that the Panzers made their last charge and the mighty King Tigers took their final bow. Made with the help of the Royal Tank Museum at Bovington, this powerful film features rare archive footage, stunning 3D animation, full scale reconstructions and the views of the leading authorities on tank warfare, including Dr Robin Clifton of Warwick University and writer Bob Carruthers.

Disc Six - Blitzkrieg
This is the powerful story of the creation and deployment of the Panzer Divisions, The chief cog in Hitler's war machine. Featuring rare archive film, stunning 3D graphics, new footage of surviving machines and unique insights from Dr Niall Barr of the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and Professor John Erickson from the University of Edinburgh, leading authorities on armoured warfare.