MEMORIES OF WAR - SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION

MEMORIES OF WAR

SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION

WW II Documentary

PRELUDE TO WAR

Prelude to War, a famous propaganda film, was the U.S. Department of War's first installment in their Why We Fight series, a group of seven documentaries used to boost morale and encourage civilian support. This film contrasts the dictatorships of Germany, Italy, and Japan between WWI and WWII with American ideals in an effort to turn the tide of anti-militarism in the U.S. This fifty minute documentary was first shown as a training film for the United States Army and was later released as a theatrical production for civilian audiences. It defines two worlds that are so different they are bound to collide. One is a world of totalitarianism and brutality that is determined to conquer the world. The other is a group of allied nations that believe in freedom and democracy, but as the film points out, if they don't make a stand against the "slave" world, their values will be lost and fascism will reign.

MEMPHIS BELLE

An intriguing documentary of the Memphis Belle, one of the legendary Flying Fortresses, which completed twenty-five successful operations during its heyday.

Utilizing authentic wartime footage from actual missions and filmed in color, Memphis Belle exemplifies the danger facing these Flying Fortresses without exaggeration or false heroism. The excellence of this proud American vessel is genuine and comes through naturally—without embellishment. The tasks assigned to the Memphis Belle are steeped in real risk and are not inflated by narrator Ed Kern for dramatic effect. The peril confronting the crew is further documented by the exhibition of the vessels that, having met with unfortunate circumstances, failed their missions, and consequently, failed to return safely.

Spend forty-three fascinating minutes with this fighting machine on actual bombing missions over Germany and see a piece of American history unfold before your very eyes.

Presented in Original Classic Color and Black & White - Features Actual Footage

DVD Features: Digitally Mastered - Interactive menus