Mysteries and Myths - Mysteries of War 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.In May 1941 Nazi Germany seemed triumphant Hitler was making his plans to attack Russia when suddenly his deputy flew to Scotland... on a mysterious mission. was it to make peace with Britain? Was it to set up a fifth column? Whatever the reason Hess was found hanged in his cell in Spandau Prison in 1987 at the age of 93. Why would the Russians not release him? Was he murdered to prevent the reason for his visit ever becoming known?As dawn on 16 July 1945 a gigantic fireball brighter than several suns burst off the New Mexico desert fusing the sand to glass and exploding with the force of 20 000 tons of TNT. the race to build the atomic bomb had been won. The story of how America and Britain beat Germany and Japan to the ultimate punch is a story of spying intrigue and espionage. [show more]

Read More