Mysteries and Myths - Deaths DVD

For everyone who believes that fact is stranger than fiction there can be nothing in the world more fascinating than the Twentieth Century. Tales of extraordinary courage awesome misfortune or unbelievable luck that have for countless years defied logic and explanation. With the help of rare and previously undiscovered archive film it is possible to being to light a fascinating new perspective on these compelling and unpredictable enigmas.On 10 December 1945 the most controversial soldier of the Second World War was riding through Germany in his jeep. On his way to... a pheasant shoot near Mannheim the great American general was involved in an automobile accident. After a week in hospital he seemed to be on the road to recovery but suddenly died in his sleep. Had he been helped on his way to prevent further embarrassment at a time of growing tension in post war Europe? Could Stalin's agents have been involved?In 1966 Donald Campbell was the world's fastest man on water and on land. he was following in the footsteps of his illustrious father. Sir Malcolm Campbell who had died many years earlier in a similar record breaking attempt. Desperately short of money in an era which pre-dated sponsorship. Donald Campbell was determined despite personal problems and an ageing boat to break his own record and exceed 300 mph on Coniston water. His first run exceeded the record but he started back before his wash had time to clear. Was it an accident? [show more]

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