world at war - anyone know if R1 version is the same as R2? (1 Viewer)

[andrew markworthy]

I know this topic's been raised before, but (no disrespect intended) I recall it trailed off inconclusively. Please does anyone know if the R1 version is roughly the same as the R2 version (other than a huge difference in price)?

 

[Charles M]

I don't have an answer to your question but, how is this DVD?

 

[Rob Willey]

I've been immersing myself in this terrific series over the past few days. The quality of these DVD's is great considering the age of the source material.

Andrew,

I don't know the details of the R2 release, but R1 contains the 26-part series and the following DVD bonus programs (also created under the aegis of The World at War series):

Secretary to Hitler (the entire interview with Traudl Junge)

From War to Peace

Warrior (all of the combat footage)

The Third Reich (in two parts, 1933-1939 and 1939-1945)

The Two Deaths of Adolf Hitler (an investigation into his final days)

The Final Solution (in two parts, 1918-1941 and 1941-1945)

Hope this helps.

Rob

 

[andrew markworthy]

Gary, sounds as if the R1 version is on a par with the Brit one - the extras are slightly different, but this isn't of prime importance to me. I'll probably get the R1 set because it's about 2/3rds of the price of the Brit set.

 

[Kyle Milligan]

Can't comment on the R2, but I can tell you that definite details on R1 are right here.
Right down to each episode, number of chapters etc, every last bit of info on it. Hope that helps.