Product Details

• Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Subtitles: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Polygram Video
• VHS Release Date: June 24, 1997
• Run Time: 110 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304493800
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #315,275 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Presentation of the Unknown War, June 17, 2004

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givbatam3 "givbatam3" (REHOVOT Israel) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Battlefield: Battle of Stalingrad [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The series "Battlefield" is an outstanding presentation of
major engagements in the Second World War. The battles are
discussed in detail and emphasis is on the context of the
battle within the larger strategy of the war. This particular
film is very important because it discusses the gigantic
engagement at Stalingrad which marked (along with El Alamein) the turning part of the war. Western viewers have a hard time getting information about the battles on the Eastern Front which is why it is referred to as the Unknown War. Most television and movie documentaries in the West emphasize the contribution (important as it was) of the US and Britain to the defeat of Nazi Germany, but the fact is that 3/4 of the total strength of the German Wehrmacht was destroyed by Soviet forces. This outstanding film comes to correct this serious lack of perspective. The producers of this magnificant series have proven that with a low budget, using archive films and some good computer graphics for making clear maps, a very informative documentary film can be made. I watch these films over and over because there is so much information in them, it is hard to absorb it all in one sitting. I would say, though, that these films are designed for someone who has more than just a passing interest in the Second World War.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding description of historical battle, December 25, 1999

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This review is from: Battlefield: Battle of Stalingrad [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This volumn, like all in the series, covers all aspects of the battle in excellent detail. The generals, arms, tactics, and history of the competing armies are described. I was most impressed with the computer generated displays of the battle showing the relative movement of forces. Also, the detail of coverage was outstanding.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent historical overview, March 11, 2005

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Jeff H (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Battlefield: Battle of Stalingrad [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This series is easily the best set of documentaries on the great battles of The Second World War. It includes excellent computer generated graphics illustrating the positions and dynamics of the battles as they unfolded. Certainly, these docs would serve as ideal teaching aids and seem to have been designed to hold the interest of young students. I would recomend the entire series to anyone interested in history whether they be an enthusiast or just eager to gain some understanding.