The highly specialised and adapted British armour played a leading role in the tank battles in Normandy. The Churchill AVRE, the Sherman Duplex Drive and a host of other variants each played their part in defeating the forces of Nazi Germany. Made with the help of the Tank Museum at Bovington, The Battles for Normandy features rare archive footage, the experiences of the veterans and the unique insights of Dr Stephen Badsey of The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and David Fletcher of The Royal Tank Museum at Bovington; Britain`s leading authorities on tanks in combat. Scene Selection: Introduction - Hobart's Funnies - Atlantic Wall - Opposing Force - Allied Advantages - German Advantages - The Green Hell Special Features: Ask the Experts - Test your knowledge - Interactive menus - Excerpts from other titles in the series Main feature length: 50 minutes approximately Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo PAL Region 0 (all regions) Language: English Screen Format: 4:3 E - Exempt from classification Year of release: 1999 Catalogue Number: CROMDVD1034 PS2 Compatible |
