I watch alot of war documentaries and this is right up there with the best. The story is told very well, although episodes cover specific events it does a great job of painting the overall picture aswell. As a result it is a great watch regardless of your knowledge. Alot of detail is given and an extensive use of archival footage, some of which id never seen. To top it off they have done a beautiful job of remastering it in colour. While this isnt the first time it has been done it still makes thr viewing experience all the more gripping. A particular highlight (if you can call it that given the subject) was the Dresden episode. While i was aware of the events alot of the details and footage used i was unfamiliar with and it really gripped me. The documentary does a great job at covering both sides and highlighting smaller details often overlooked. The footage of how women were integral to the war effort and especially how Russia utilised women as soldiers and pilots was very interesting.The liberation of the concentration camps episodes is truly heartbreaking, the use of interviews is done tastefully and with great impact. Overall a very good, well rounded documentary that fulfils all criteria for anyone interested in the war.
Review of Greatest Events of WWII in Colour
