This special 8 DVD collection combines fascinating documentary with authentic WWII footage, tracing the war from its conception in the 1930s to the dropping of the atomic bomb.
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8 DVDs
Special collector's tin
Approx. 8 hours
B&W
Contains The Nazis Strike, Divide & Conquer, The Battle of Britain, Prelude to War, War Comes to America, Fury in the Pacific and Hiroshima and Nagasaki
A beautifully illustrated exploration of the only Allied fighter plane to see continuous front-line service from 1939-1945. Sections include The Battle of Britain, In Action Over Northwest Europe, 1941-3 and Foreign Spitfires and Spitfire Variants.
A complete recorded history of WW2 - from the invasion of Poland to the fall of Berlin. With detailed interviews from the Allied Forces, Nazi and Japanese perspectives, plus astounding real-life archive footage.
A rousing collection of 19 of the best themes from familiar films about the Second World War, including The Dambusters, The Bridge on the River Kwai, A Bridge Too Far and Desert Victory.
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20 tracks
Performed by The BBC Philharmonic and Concert Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and many more
A highly original look at the significant battles and events of World War II using splendid full-colour, computer-generated mapping. Including The Rise of Facism, The Fall of France, the Battle of Britain and many more.
The Spitfire was in production for 12 years between 1937 and 1948. It was a hero of the Second World War, bringing victory in the Battle of Britain and excelling on every front. Our mug bears an image of the Spitfire Mark VB, AD233 'ZD-F', which was based at North Weald in Essex.
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Image reproduced courtesy of the Imperial War Museum
The legendary Supermarine Spitfire is given the famous Haynes manual treatment. Based on the restoration of a Spitfire MKXVI at RAF Coningsby, the book provides a fascinating insight into the owning, restoring, servicing and flying of Britain's legendary WW2 fighter.
The Spitfire began production in 1938 and was used by the Allies throughout the Second World War, achieving fame for its outstanding performance in The Battle of Britain and today celebrated as one of the greatest fighter planes of all times.
A lavishly illustrated history of Britain produced in collaboration with the Daily Mail. Chapters include The Opening Moves, In Uniform, A Wartime Childhood and Keep Smiling Through.
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352-page hardback
Contains over a hundred previously unseen photographs
Best-selling author and former senior correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, Patrick Bishop, provides a detailed day-by-day chronicle of the Battle of Britain. Draws on eye witness accounts, diary extracts and pilot profiles.
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384-page hardback
Colour & b&w photographs
Packed with information on aircraft, orders of battle, ace fliers and more
Commando Comics were first published in 1961 and featured illustrated stories of World War II. 'D-Day Fight or Die' has been published to commemorate the 65th anniversary of D-Day.
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784-page hardback
Colour illustrations throughout
Printed 25 percent larger than when originally published
Our traditional handmade silk tie features images of the Supermarine Spitfire. The iconic fighter plane came into its own during the Battle of Britain in 1940 when it helped quell the German attempt to destroy the British air force. /> Features
100% silk
Handmade
Dry clean only
Gift boxed
Perfect man's gift
Dimensions (cm) Box 4.5h x 11w x 15.5d Code 811343
Our exclusive mug references the 1943 Dig For Victory campaign by the UK government which called for every man and woman to keep an allotment. The propaganda campaign was successful and it was estimated that over 1.4m people had allotments.
Our DVD and Book set celebrate the Supermarine Spitfire which remains one of the most recognised fighter planes. The DVD captures the thrill and excitement of flying it, with in-cockpit cameras following aerobatic ace Tony Bianchi putting it through it's paces. The accompanying Little Book of Spitfire details it's evolution.
Commando Comics were first published in 1961 and featured illustrated stories of World War II. 'Battle of Britain' contains ten of the best Commando Battle of Britain comic books ever.
Features
784-page hardback
Colour illustrations throughout
Printed 25 percent larger than when originally published
Mainly told in the words of those that were there, The Forties is a vividly remembered and nostalgic account of the decade dominated by the Second World War and its aftermath.
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112 pages
Paperback
Illustrated with nostalgic photographs and memorabilia
Twenty five great songs from the hugely popular British singer whose appearances on wartime radio made her a top-of-the-bill personality and Forces' Sweetheart during the Second World War. Songs include The White Cliffs of Dover, Over the Rainbow and We'll Meet Again
Confectionery rationing began in July 1942 and didn't end until 1953. Each person was allowed less than a small bar of chocolate a week. Our milk chocolate bar is divided into pieces for each day of the week.
Warden Hodge's Bill Pertwee gives readers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of Britain's finest comedies, which was first shown on television in 1968.
The legendary Avro Lancaster is given the famous Haynes manual treatment. Based on the restoration of a Battle of Britain Flight Lancaster at RAF Coningsby, the book provides a fascinating insight into the owning, restoring, servicing and flying of Britain's legendary WWII bomber.
A nostalgic and evocative collection of popular love songs and melodies from the war years. Featuring a mix of forces' sweethearts, seductive crooners and popular dance bands. From Vera Lynn and Doris Day to Joe Loss and Bing Crosby.
Winston Churchill's rousing speeches during the Second World War united the nation in their determination not to surrender. Each of our six coasters bears images of one of the Second World War's greatest RAF planes, the Spitfire, together with a famous Churchill quote.
When the Ministry of Food introduced food rationing in 1940, the allowance for tea was only 2oz - about 4 cups a day - and although this was increased after the war, tea rationing was not lifted until 1952.
The Spitfire was in production for 12 years between 1937 and 1948. Our triple die-cast model set features three variations of the Supermarine Spitfire.