Desert Victory (An Imperial War Museum Title) DVD

Desert Victory: This film was made by the British Army Film & Photographic Unit in conjunction with the RAF Film Production Unit to capture the Battle of El Alamein as it happened. Directed by Roy Boulting the film is widely recognised as one of the best documentaries produced during the Second World War. Teams of cameramen followed the 8th Army troops into battle against Rommels Afrika Korps and captured some of the most extraordinary frontline combat footage of the war. Land And Live In The Desert: Produced by the US Army Air Force in 1942 this rare film vividly... demonstrates survival skills for air crew shot down in the desert. Wavell's 30 000: Produced by the Crown Film Unit in 1942 this film provides a detailed account of British and Commonwealth successes under General Sir Archibald Wavell against the Italians in Libya in 1940-41 culminating in the capture of Bengazi. The Siege Of Tobruk: Produced by the Army Film Unit Imperial Forces and the British Newsreel Association in 1942 this film provides rare material of the first siege of Tobruk and shows British Australian and polish troops defending this small Libyan port. Defenders Of Tobruk: Produced by the Australian Department of Information Official Unit in 1942 this short film focuses on Australian troops during the first siege of Tobruk. [show more]

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