Originally produced in 1993, this History Channel-aired mammoth set features over 1,300 minutes of commentary, newsreel, and military footage chronicling the 20th century's major conflicts, spread over 26 episodes on seven DVDs. Narrated by actor Robert Powell, each disc features three-to-four 50-minute programs, beginning with World War I in 1914 and ending with the Gulf War, with the bulk of the series (first five volumes) devoted to the World Wars I and II, and the final two volumes focusing on the Cold War, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and war in the Middle East. Viewers will witness the major advances in artillery and machinery over the past 100 years, learn how technology affects the ways in which wars are fought, and chart the changes in different (and increasingly deadly) types of warfare: from conventional to nuclear, chemical, biological, and environmental. In addition, the programs include profiles of the various commanders and their military strategies. A whopping assemblage of archival footage in an affordable and space-conserving format, this is sure to appeal to armchair historians and students looking for source material. Recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (L. Stevens)
The Century of Warfare
(2003) 7 discs. 22 hrs. DVD: $139.95. The History Channel (dist. by A&E Home Video). PPR. Color cover. ISBN: 0-7670-5422-9. Volume 18, Issue 6
The Century of Warfare
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