World War II in color

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Title:

World War II in color

Author:

Kralyevich, Vincent.

Edition:

[DVD version].

Publication Information:

[Thousand Oaks, Calif.] : Goldhil Video, [1999]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary:

During World War II military leaders worried how the public would react to color production films, afraid the the brutal images would erode public support if seen. The films in this video have researched from declassified footage sources throughout the world and digitally restored. Highlights include a B-17 bombing raid over Europe directed by filmmaker William Wyler, the battle of Midway shot by the director John Ford, and the brutal combat at Saipan, Tarawa, Iwo Jima and Okinawa.

General Note:

For specific features see interactive menu.

Includes government film "Combat America" narrated by Clark Gable.

Language:

English

Reading Level:

Not rated.

Subject Term:

World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American.

World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American.

World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe.

World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean.