Crusade in Europe

Put in proper historical perspective, EXCELLENT!
Being familiar with Ike's book, I wanted to add this DvD to my collection. I've read reviews stating the DvD was a let down and not recommending a purchase. This collection MUST be viewed in proper historical perspective to be truly appreciated.

First, one must realize when this was produced...shortly after the war. America was fresh off a horrible conflict in which many young men lost their lives. The images of wounded and killed American soldiers was deemed too gruesome for public consumption. It was a different time, long before our minds had been numbed to the daily grind of shocking news reports and the accompanying images.

Second, much of the footage now seen in various documentaries and productions simply had not been discovered. Most archives of Nazi regime propaganda and combat was not available...it was either classified or unknown at the time. They incorporated what footage was both available and palatable.

Third...this series was made for...

Outstanding
I'd agree with Mr Wolfe that this is remarkably fair, considering when it was made. It is a dispassionate account of men getting on with a job that had to be done. The footage is superb, much of it new to me; names are pronounced correctly, something you don't always find in modern documentaries; and aspects which are often overlooked, such as supply, are well covered.

I bought this for my dad's birthday and we have greatly enjoyed watching it together. My mother has even joined us and found it interesting. A very good buy indeed.

A Fine Purchase
This wonderful documentry based on President & General Eisenhower's book of the same name is excellent of the time (1951) utilizing film footage from all participants archives and produced by Time Magazine.Yes a little one sided in the commentary but considering that at that time we were engaged again on forign soil (Korea)and it was barely 6 years after WWII ended I think it is still fair in its accessments. The DVD arrived in a timely manner int the described condition. Very Pleased.

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