Product Description

3 DVD COLLECTIBLE EMBOSSED TIN! It began as a regional conflict and escalated into a war of empires that covered the earth. Here for the first time on DVD is the complete 26 volume CBS News series, "The Complete Story of World War I". Narrated by Robert Ryan, this documentary series is more than just the history of this global conflict, it is also a photo album of the early 20th Century. Meet the men and machines that fought the war and witness every major battle and event of this global struggle. No other collection offers such a complete overview of one of histories most destructive conflicts.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23657 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-11-13
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Formats: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 3
• Running time: 620 minutes

Customer Reviews

Significant Overview
I remember watching this series on A&E television back in the 1980's. At the time I knew practically nothing about WW I. This show is very interesting and gets 5 stars for being complete without overwhelming the viewer. Each segment is about 22 minutes in length which made a half hour show on A&E with commericals. It is even better without them. The show takes in all areas of the war including the failed British and Australian invasion of the Daranelles and the disaster on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. Robert Ryan's narration is excellent and his being an actor only adds to his narration abilities. If you want to really get a good understanding of WW 1 and it's causes and results, this is the dvd set for you.

A Fascinating Look At World War 1
The Complete Story of World War Iis a comprehensive look at The War To End All Wars. Produced by CBS television in the early 1960s and narrated by actor Robert Ryan, this unflinching 26 episode series rates right up with Victory At Sea as an early television war documentary. From the political intrigues that led nations to war, to life in the trenches, to the first air battles, all the way to the sad end, television just doesn't get much better than this. World War 1 was the first war able to be truly documented on motion camera. I'm glad this documentary was produced while the then almost fifty year old film was still viable. Who knows if it still even exists today. Highly recommended for history and war buffs.

One of the best!
Very well done! Some of the Best I've seen. Robert Ryan is fine as a narrator! Great pictures, Intellent approach!