THE ARDENNES OFFENSIVE PART 1: A CALCULATED RISK ? [Main Title]

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  • Title: THE ARDENNES OFFENSIVE PART 1: A CALCULATED RISK ? [Main Title]
  • Film Number: DRA 1439
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  • Summary: An historical record of the last German Offensive in WWII, known as the 'Battle of the Bulge'. Part 1 explains the military/political background and the German preparations for Hitler's last great gamble. The fog of war, the values of leadership and how small but determined groups of men can delay heavy armoured attacks are vividly portrayed. (INSTRUCTORS NOTES ACCOMPANIED THE FILM)
  • Description:
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © Crown copyright. IWM (DRA 1439)
  • Featured Period: 1976-2000
  • Production Date: 1980
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Ministry of Defence (Production sponsor)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour Sound format: Sound Soundtrack language: English Title language: English
  • Technical Details: Format: 16mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 3 Footage: 950 ft (ca); Running time: 26 mins
  • HD Media:Yes
  • Notes: Summary: content information copied from SSVC Army Film & Video Catalogue 1990. This print does not feature the introduction by Major General Walsh.
  • Link to IWM Collections page:

    DRA 1439

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