The much-lauded British documentary series chronicles the events of World War II through the experiences of the men and women-soldiers, military leaders, historians, and innocent victims-on both sides of the most momentous conflict in world history. Four years in the making and at a record expense, the acclaimed program includes interviews with Jimmy Doolittle, Lawrence Durrell, Alger Hiss, Curtis LeMay, Albert Speer, Lord Mountbatten, Paul Tibbets, Stephen Ambrose, and more; narrated by Laurence Olivier.26 episodes on 9 discs. 22 2/3 hrs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free
