The Battle of Britain wrote a new chapter in the history of warfare. The two mightiest air fleets in the world clashed in tumultuous mortal combat. La Mancha Productions - A Co-Production with PolyGram Video International Ltd. Watch rare archival footage from vaults around the world! Archival footage from several sources includes film from the Moscow central military archives. Battlefield is a series that chronicles the decisive events and critical battles that shaped history. Dramatic use of 3-D computer graphics and actual battle footage transport the viewer directly in the thick of the fight. A review of the political and military situation prior to battle and an examination of the weaponry and combat-readiness of the men are followed by original archive footage of important phases of the battle, supplemented by Situation Reports and finished off with a summary. Strategy and tactics are described in detail with excellent graphics, providing a fascinating analysis of the forces in conflict.

This sweeping series offers detailed accounts of the key battles, combining extensive use of archival footage with full color 3D animation and a compelling and vivid narrative, complete with main weapon systems used and portraits of the principal leaders and commanders. War Documentary hosted by Tim Pigott-Smith,Ī comprehensive documentary series about the key battles of World War Two.