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The WORLD AT WAR series presents the sweeping story of World War II in five parts. Part One, narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier, features archival footage from 1933-1942, documenting the rise of the Nazis in Germany, the start of the war, and much more. The release also includes THE MAKING OF THE WORLD AT WAR. Read more

Starring	Laurence Olivier
Director	John Pett, David Elstein, Hugh Raggett, Ted Chi
Genres	Documentary, Television

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  - 8
  Not what I expected
  
  Please note that this is only the Bonus DVD and contains the making of The World At War. If you are not interested in the extras and just want to watch the ... read more »
  
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- 332543
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Byronbayer1
  - Leicestershire
  - 27 Apr 2005 at 09:07
Most recent members' reviews of The World At War
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- - 0
  - 0
  Why are people complaining about the aspect ratio ?
  
  I find if facile that so many people are moaning about the aspect ratio of this blu-ray of the World at War. Surely the content makes up for that. If I read war... read more »
  
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- - pilchardman
  - 24 reviews
  - edinburgh
  - 04 Feb 2012 at 12:25
- - 2
  - 0
  This is history not Arnie
  
  Having been entertained by some of the negative reviews here, I felt a reply was necessary. If you want an account of World War II that does not insult your ... read more »
  
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- 997858
- - EffeteWolverine
  - 3 reviews
  - Birmingham
  - 28 May 2011 at 11:09
- - 1
  - 0
  Expect frustration
  
  The series itself is absolutely superb. Twenty-six episodes deal with twenty-six distinct aspects of the Second World War. Firsthand accounts from such people ... read more »
  
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- - offtherails
  - 5 reviews
  - Gloucester
  - 23 Jul 2010 at 14:34
- - 3
  - 0
  Definitive series
  
  This is the most factual, real and complete history of the second work war. No other WW2 documentary comes close.
  
  What was most most interesting for ... read more »
  
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- 905877
- - a customer
  - Scunthorpe
  - 16 Jul 2010 at 13:13
- - 0
  - 3
  Boring and slow
  
  I found it dificult to follow and too slow at times
  
  the menu was hard to navigate and dificult to know which to watch next
  
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  - potter bar
  - 03 Jun 2010 at 13:25
- - 0
  - 0
  Brilliant - a must!
  
  Incredible - seeing and hearing first hand accounts from people who participated on all sides during the war. Absolutely fascinating!
  
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- - Dombaby
  - 1 review
  - Ilkley
  - 10 Mar 2009 at 14:23
- - 0
  - 0
  Wow
  
  I think this is an excellent series.
  
  Insightful, authoritative and factual
  
  I highly recommend this series
  
  On this set , it ... read more »
  
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- - zeuss20
  - 1 review
  - EAST GRINSTEAD
  - 31 Jul 2008 at 10:02
- - 0
  - 0
  the world at war
  
  This is a classic documentary, excellently produced and well researched.
  
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- - casper18
  - 83 reviews
  - Skelmersdale
  - 26 Jun 2008 at 19:30
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  - 0
  Customer Review
  
  Never mind the undoubted quality of the content herein - there are no subtitles! Not only is this a serious omission (and the reason I won't be buying this... read more »
  
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- 579832
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 0
  - 0
  A Must Have
  
  There's not much more to say about this series. It's an absolute classic, superbly made, totally engrossing and very sobering. Some scenes (the hanging ... read more »
  
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- - RobTemplar
  - 21 reviews
  - Thorngumbald
  - 24 Feb 2008 at 17:57
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- - 35
  - 8
  Not what I expected
  
  Please note that this is only the Bonus DVD and contains the making of The World At War. If you are not interested in the extras and just want to watch the ... read more »
  
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- 332543
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Byronbayer1
  - Leicestershire
  - 27 Apr 2005 at 09:07
- - 10
  - 5
  Packed With Information
  
  This disc is packed with information. very interesting. Real footage, photos etc. For anyone who is interested in the war it is a must have.
  
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- - dott
  - cleveland
  - 29 Dec 2003 at 23:21
- - 8
  - 0
  Historic achievement
  
  A staggering achievement in TV Documentaries. This DVD has only one minor problem, what a god awful menu system.
  
  Still the content of the series ... read more »
  
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- 371402
- - c00k1e
  - Manchester
  - 02 Apr 2004 at 05:59
- - 7
  - 0
  Harrowing
  
  I think every school should play this on a regular basis. It shows how war was terrible for everyone, and is very well presented from all angles, not a winner/... read more »
  
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- - doneb4
  - Bristol
  - 11 Oct 2005 at 08:53
- - 3
  - 0
  Definitive series
  
  This is the most factual, real and complete history of the second work war. No other WW2 documentary comes close.
  
  What was most most interesting for ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 905877
- - a customer
  - Scunthorpe
  - 16 Jul 2010 at 13:13
- - 2
  - 0
  This is history not Arnie
  
  Having been entertained by some of the negative reviews here, I felt a reply was necessary. If you want an account of World War II that does not insult your ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 997858
- - EffeteWolverine
  - 3 reviews
  - Birmingham
  - 28 May 2011 at 11:09
- - 2
  - 0
  Brilliant. Tha ...
  
  Brilliant. Tha documentary is as good as I remember when seen in the 70's. Narrated perfectly. An authoritative account of the world at war.
  
  On ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - LINCOLN
  - 02 Jun 2004 at 08:59
- - 1
  - 0
  Expect frustration
  
  The series itself is absolutely superb. Twenty-six episodes deal with twenty-six distinct aspects of the Second World War. Firsthand accounts from such people ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 907697
- - offtherails
  - 5 reviews
  - Gloucester
  - 23 Jul 2010 at 14:34
- - 0
  - 0
  the best documentary series ever
  
  amazing, i had no great interest in WW2 before watching this series, but now, after watching this, i feel i know everything that is worth knowing about the war... read more »
  
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- - mowsieondown
  - 11 reviews
  - bridgend
  - 29 Apr 2007 at 16:58
- - 1
  - 1
  Fantastic
  
  This is an amazing documentary and should be obligatory viewing for us all.
  
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- 436538
- - a customer
  - Edinburgh
  - 04 May 2007 at 10:55

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  The WORLD AT WAR series presents the sweeping story of World War II in five parts. Part One, narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier, features archival footage from 1933-1942, documenting the rise of the Nazis in Germany, the start of the war, and much more. The release also includes THE MAKING OF THE ...