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• The Red Baron - 2 DVD BOX | DVD | (15/12/2009) from £15.39   |  Saving you £4.60 (29.89%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Manfred Von Richthofen, more famously known as The Red Baron, is arguably the most famous and widely recognised German fighter pilot to ever take to the skies in the history of warfare.During his flying career in the First World War, Richthofen was officially credited with 80 enemy kills, a number which dwarfs other famous pilots such as Douglas Bader who scored 22 enemy kills. Originally a cavelryman, Richthofen transferred to the Air Service in 1915 where his skills as a pilot were quickly recognised.By 1918 he was regarded as a national hero in Germany and his death in April rocked the nation. This documentary tells the true story of Manfred von Richthofen, using sensational original footage shot during the First World War. It covers his life through it's entirety, from his birth in Schlesien through to the flying exploits of this astonishing German hero, including the dogfights of June 1917 in Flandern.In the air at this time, the Allies securely maintained air superiority and all available German hunter squadrons were thrown in to the battle in order to subdue their opponents. Richthofen and his fellow pilots mastered the tasks given to them brilliantly and performed truly astounding feats in the air. The four hunter squadrons of the JG1 took over the airspace within a time frame of just two weeks, achieving a staggering 40 aeriel victories.

• Battleship YAMATO - 2 DVD BOX | DVD | (14/08/2010) from £22.23   |  Saving you £-2.24 (-11.20%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In this documanetary we will be looking at Japan's Yamato Battleship. It was the largest battleships in the world during the 1930s and 1940s. In 1905 the battle cruiser classes; Kongo, Fuso, Hyuga and Nagato were the highlights of the Japanese navy as being the large battleships of the fleet before Yamato was commissioned.Due to the strict secrecy of the Japanese, it was impossible to show the original archive footage of these huge ship until now.

• German Fighting Tanks | DVD | (26/07/2011) from £18.88   |  Saving you £-3.89 (-26.00%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The 15th October 1935 saw the first tank regiment of the German Wehrmacht. In each tank department the middle sized tanks presented the main battle force. With 3300 tan ks and 250 assault guns began in June 1941 the Eastern Campaign. As of August 1942 (TIGER) and from January 1943 (PANTHER) these new heavy tanks reinforced the troops. In the summer of 1943 during the greatest tank battle of all times at Kursk they were first deployed in large quantities in combat operations.

• Wolfs Lair - 2 DVD BOX | DVD | (13/08/2011) from £14.47   |  Saving you £5.52 (38.15%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In the Autumn of 1940, the decision was made by Hitler to construct a base of operations from which Operation Barbarossa could be planned and instigated. This almost impenetrable series of structures, located in the Masurian woods near the town of Rastenburg, welcomed the Feuhrer for the first time on 23rd June 1941.Although Hitler had a number of similar bases built throughout Europe, the Wolf's Lair was by far his preferred location, spending a total of over 800 days ther during a 3-and-a-half year period. In that time, a number of key decisions were made there that drove the Eastern campaign against Russia, as well as a failed assassination attempt on the Feuhrer himself.This Special Edition 2 Disc DVD helps to reconstruct the story of this extremely secretive and fascinating centre of Nazioperations, from its original design and construction in the early 40s to its continued use by Hitler and eventual demise asthe war came to a close. For the first time on DVD, actual witnesses are interviewed and reveal their personal stories aboutHitler, giving an insight into some of the planning behind the infamous Eastern Campaign. Also featured is an in-depthanalysis of the attempted assassination on Hitler by German Army Officer Claus von Stauffenberg, whose exploits wererecently portrayed on the big screen in the film Valkyrie.

• 20th April 1939 - Adolf Hitlers 50th Birthday - 2 DVD BOX | DVD | (21/08/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  On the 20th April 1939 one of the biggest and most elaborate birthday parades to ever be staged in Germany was about to take place. With the day already declared a national holiday by the German government two days before, hundreds of thousands of people came from throughout Germany to the Reich capital to join the celebrations and mark the 50th birthday of Adolf Hitler. With thousands in attendance, including a selection of prominant figures and over 20,000 official guests, Hitler used this opportunity to show off his military strength and issue a warning to the Western powers.This DVD shows Berling preparing itself for Hitler's birthday parade in 1939 using a selection of rare archive footage, parts of which have been painstakingly restored and can now be presented in colour for the first time. Several extracts used in this documentary were taken by members of the public which have only just been discovered and are presented here for the very first time. These eyewitness films help to show an extremely important and personal documentation on the events of that day, five months before the outbreak of World War II.

• Tank Wars | DVD | (13/08/2011) from £11.98   |  Saving you £8.01 (40.10%)   |  RRP £19.99

  After the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, the fight for armoured superiority on the battlefield was quicklyrealised as one of the distinguishing factors that, combined with air and sea domination, would determine the outcome of the war.However, at this time, nearly all of the armoured vehicles used in combat were classed as light or middle weight and were unable to meet the demands dictated by modern warfare. In order to succeed, the Germans would have to develop their technology exponentially in order to triumph against the allies on the field.In the six years that followed, German tanks, assault guns and armoured vehicles were radically improved in all areas, with most offering superior firepower, manoeuvrability and armour that their allied counterparts simply could not rival.The introduction of the iconic Panzer IV, Tiger and Knigstiger (Royal Tiger) tanks allowed the Germans to dominate the battlefields, ensuring a wealth of armoured victories over their enemies. These two films deal exclusively with these deadly vehicles in meticulous detail, showing them in action on the front lines using original archive footage never before seen outside of Germany. With over 50 minutes of original material, as well as bonus galleries and footage, this DVD will appeal to all military and vehicle enthusiasts.

• Bismarck-Class & Panzerschiffe | DVD | (13/08/2011) from £21.58   |  Saving you £-1.59 (-8.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  During the duration of the Second World War the German Kriegsmarine (Navy) introduced four new types of battleship that posed a massive threat to the Allied equivalents patrolling the shipping lanes in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The design and construction of the famous Bismarck and Tirpitz battleships saw two of the most advanced and revered ships in the history of naval warfare. These giants of the naval world displaced over 50 000 tons and had an arsenal containing over 70 large cannons including eight 38 cm guns. The launching of these two iconic ships in Hamburg and Wilhelmshaven went down in the history books as a highlight of naval history. This DVD shows these maritime heavyweights in action from their launch and basic training to operations in the open ocean.

• Christmas - Advent & Christmas in old Germany | DVD | (06/04/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The festival, celebration and tradition of Christmas in Germany is massively important to the German people and is an integral part of German culture, with the country sporting some of the most glamorous and spellbinding celebrations and markets in the world. During the festive period, thousands visit the magical Christkindlesmarktes and join the Christmas festivities to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In this DVD, Elmar Gunsch and Greg Marston take us on a magical journey through glittering Christmas markets, fairy tale winter landscapes and alpine bars with popular Christmas music, as well as nvestigating a selection of the most beautifulcribs in Germany. We experience the opening of the world-famous Nu?rnberger Christkindlesmarktes that accommodates over two millionvisitors during the Christmas period and admire the living crib of monastery Andechs. We also meet the genuine Father Christmas and are told a Christmas story by the Nu?rnberger “Baby Jesus”. The DVD also explains the old Rothenburger dedicating night, the traditional mountain Christmas and the world-famous Dresden Striezelmarkt, one of Germany’s oldest dated Christmas markets which dates back to the 1400s. Finally, the Dresden Cross Choir is featured and perform Christmas carols. A white wintry Germany during the Christmas season form the conclusion of this sensational journey about the customs and culture of German Christmas history and will serve as theperfect tool to get you in the mood for the festive period.

• Hell Ride of the LIBERATORS | DVD | (30/07/2010) from £9.98   |  Saving you £7.00 (87.61%)   |  RRP £14.99

  On the 1st August 1943 a massive American airborne operation was about to embark on a vital mission which if successful would tip the balance of the Second World War in the Allies favour. Code named Operation Tidal Wave a total of 174 four-engine B-24 Bombers took off in five groups for the mission. Their target was the Romanian oil fields at Ploiesti a destination that lay deep within enemy lines. Their task; to disrupt the production of nine of the main oil fields or if possible destroy them completely.

• Fleet Manouvers & Battle Missions | DVD | (21/04/2011) from £13.98   |  Saving you £6.01 (30.10%)   |  RRP £19.99

  During the Second World War the German Kriegsmarine (Navy) conducted a plethora of large scale fleet manoeuvres in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Using original and unseen German archive footage this DVD shows these spectacular and breathtaking actions of naval warfare for the very first time to a Western audience. At the outbreak of the war these battle units were operational in several sea areas. This film documents a selection of these manoeuvres showing many of the varying forms of ship that was operational in the German Kriegsmarine at the time. These range from the flagships of the German fleet such as the infamous Bismarck to the Cruisers Destroyers Torpedo Boats and other smaller units that made up the German's formidable naval arsenal.

• Major events in the Third Reich - 2 DVD BOX | DVD | (13/08/2011) from £16.31   |  Saving you £3.68 (22.56%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This documentary is about how the Germans publicize their political will.Major Events were the rallies organised to represent the German Military to the World.Between 1933 to 1939 many rallies were held, such as the Nazi Party Rally and at many national events including Hitler's Birthday.The Nazi Third Reich was the first to recognise the propaganda related benefits and they utilised its potential in a professional structured way.

• The Führer's Birthdays | DVD | (25/07/2011) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-4.99 (-22.70%)   |  RRP £21.99

  With the overtaking of power by the Nazi's on 30th January 1933 a new political system was built in Germany. The Fuhrer's birthday on April 20th each year became a major national event. In the centre of these celebrations was the Fuhrer and the Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler. The culmination of all the birthday was 20th April 1939 Adolf Hitler's 50th birthday. In addition to the preparations in Berlin there is remarkable footage of the largest military parade ever conducted. During the war years the Fuhrer's birthdays were celebrated in a modest and quiet way. On April 20th 1945 in the bunker of the Reich Chancellery the last Fuhrer's birthday was celebrated before Adolf Hitler committed suicide.

• Celts & Teutons | DVD | (01/08/2010) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-5.24 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Megaliths, Menhirs, Stone Circles, Dolmen and the graves of Kings. Left behind by an early European culture, the origins of these fascinating structures have become lost in the mists of time. Who were the magnificent master builders? What meaning did the Menhirs, Stone Circles and Dolmen have to people of ancient civilizations? The oldest Megalithic grave dates back 6700 years - approximately 2000 years older than the pyramid culture of Egypt. What happened on the Druids alters and which cruel rituals where practiced there? What are the meanings behind the Stone Circle of Avebury and who built Stonehenge? This DVD explores all of these questions in prolific detail and attempts to find the answers to these fascinating mysteries. The Megalithic structures are truly delightful to behold and can vary significantly from huge single stones to breath taking structures pieced together without the aid of mortar or cement.With some megaliths dating back almost 7,000 years, it is remarkable that thousands still remain throughout Europe, Africa and Asia virtually unchanged from when they were originally built. By far the most common type of megalith in Britain is the stone circle of which there are hundreds still standing; the most obvious and recognisable being Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England. Being erected approximately 4,500 years ago, the site served as a burial ground for over 500 years.This DVD explores the famous site and reveals key details about its origins and history. Featuring over 60 minutes of documentary footage and bonus material, this DVD charts the history of some of the most impressive and mysterious structures from around the world and should appeal to all with an interest in the Iron and Bronze Ages.

• Front Lines and German Home Front | DVD | (13/08/2011) from £11.98   |  Saving you £8.01 (40.10%)   |  RRP £19.99

  As the outcome of the Second World War was being decided on the war-torn battlefields of Western and Eastern Europe, the millions of civilians at home were fighting a completely different battle of their own. Being responsible for the production of armaments and the upkeep of national morale, the civilians played a critical role in the war effort as a whole. In an attempt to disrupt this, both the allies and the enemy concentrated countless raids on towns and cities, bringing the war totheir very doorsteps. These attacks became the War on the Home Front, changing the lives of everyone completely. To combat these new threats, a wide range of anti-aircraft defences were employed and were key to the survival of the men, women and children still at home. At the same time, fighting on the battlegrounds was becoming fiercer by the day, with every meter of ground being bitterly contended by both sides. In Front Lines and German Home Front, a selection of original and rare archive footage is split into four films which give an eye opening and intense insight to the way of life at that time. Also included is an impressive list of special features and bonus galleries containing original pictures and footage from the period, making this an insightful and fascinating DVD thatexplains the day-to-day life of ordinary people battling against an ever-threatening enemy.

• Battle Units under Fire | DVD | (13/08/2011) from £11.98   |  Saving you £8.01 (40.10%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The outcome of the Second World War relied heavily on the design development and use of tanks with all nations sporting several types of motorized vehicle and artillery units that each had their own unique and lethal properties. As technology improved on the battlefield the warring countries found themselves locked in an armament race to inflict maximum damage to the enemy and ensure mechanical dominance in the field. The wartime battlefields of Europe were populated by countless types of tanks artillery units assault guns tank hunters and Flak regiments; intent on causing devastation to the opposing forces. However with the introduction of the fearsome German heavy Tiger and King tanks and the middle weight Panther the situation changed drastically in the Germans favour. The English and American counterparts a selection of light and middle weight tanks faced a new menace that had the ability to decimate them. With the quality and power of the allied tanks severely lacking they had to produce huge numbers just to compensate the threat. In Battle Units Under Fire these glorious machines are shown in action in spectacular fashion using rare unseen and original footage taken from lost German and allied archives. Accompanied by a selection of bonus films as well as original picture galleries this military DVD will appeal to all Second World War and military vehicle enthusiasts.