Battlefield: Battle for the Crimea

The feature showcases one of the greats from a military point of view. Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein's unrivaled military talents and abilities are brought to the viewers attention. Even a civilian can appreciate them. The quality of the DVD is at the highest levels. At many points, it would be a little tough for a civilian to even follow much less understand but I'm sure they'd like it. The DVD is top notch entertainment and top quality factually and historically speaking. The only caveat I would include is that it is a pure war DVD and isn't for children the themes including the audio-visual are not for children's eyes. But, I think it's a must own for any adult even though it can be very tough for a civilian to follow.

I recently purchased this DVD, and I had no idea that there were different versions of this out there. But I think that I have the more complete Cromwell version. BUT, although I have watched most serious dvd's on World War 2, and I have read scores of books, this dvd was amazing. I never, never had a sense of how massive the battles for the Crimea were before watching this DVD. Stalingrad is known to everyone, but the battles in the Crimea during World War 2 were larger. The Germans were brilliantly led as they conquered the Crimea, but the Soviets eventually won it back. The battles were massive, larger than Stalingrad. The scenery, the shots of the Crimea are beautiful. This DVD is a buried treasure and I highly recommend it.

I love the Battlefield series but it seems the latter episodes are fraught with annoying errors. The map maker apparently didn't know Roman numerals and the maps depict the 11th Army with VI (sixth in Roman numerals) instead of XI. Once you get by such distractions it is a fascinating episode detailing the campaigns by which Germany took and then lost the Crimean Peninsula.

A good history channel- type movie about an interesting part of WW2. Contains a lot of doc footage. The obvious problems are: the footage is not always authentic (clips unrelated to the narrated events - obviously filmed other locations at a different time - are used to illustrate various campain events). The narration is considerably biased toward the German version of events ( not toooo much, but enough to make it obvious).

I expected nothing less than a good DVD and was not disappointed. For any Russian front buff or for someone who wants to get a snapshot of Von Manstein's genius. It clearly shows how superior training and flexibility were the trademark of the German Army the first two years in the east. It also shows how the Russians turned the tables on the Germans when they retook it in record time.

Very clear description of the whole battle, maps were easy to follow, war footage was included,good information.This side battle was not necessary for the Germans,they went round Crimea anyway to get to the oilfields, another waste of manpower and energy.

This dvd opens with the title "Battle of the Crimea Part One". One big problem there is no Part Two!!! So the video ends with the build up to Manstein's attack on Sevastapol. The back cover clearly lists that the dvd includes all the events from October 1941 to the final German surrender in May 1944 - but not on my video !!!

If you are expecting the actual PBS Battlefield,,,,,,,,,,this aint it. This is a hastily thrown together feature for DVD only. I do no recommend it at all.

A review of this DVD is not really necessary. It is one in the battlefield series which are in general all good. Originally shown on the Discovery channel this is the complete programme which lasts approx 100 mins, dealing with the German 11th army`s thrust into the Crimea under Manstein during 1941, with Manstein being promoted to Field Marshal after the capture of Savastopol. The defeat of the 11th army seems to be given more coverage than the initial invasion, but these are a series of very long drawn-out events ending in surrender during 1944. I personally have not come across another programme which deals with these events in this amount of detail, generally seems to be down rated to a side event which is not the case. This DVD is not a one viewing type & can be watched many times due to amount of info presented.This is a must for anybody interested in the 2nd world war, but if this is your first purchase of the series be prepared to want the rest & really study prices because some real bargains come along.

I love it!!!

Delivered promptly; very good documentary

brilliant war film

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