Comments on: The World War II We Were Not Meant to see: Apocalypse: The Second World War http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:43:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Oliver Lu http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-157941 Oliver Lu Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:13:30 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-157941 Yeah…nor did the French "back down", they were defeated, as was the British Army in Europe at the time…people in English-speaking countries tend to "forget" this for some reason… Yeah…nor did the French “back down”, they were defeated, as was the British Army in Europe at the time…people in English-speaking countries tend to “forget” this for some reason…

]]> By: Mumbo http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-156004 Mumbo Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:50:19 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-156004 As a history major I've seen a loooooot of WWII footage but this still sounds pretty interesting. There's some commercial for a DVD set called "World at War," I think that's it. The set itself looked pretty interesting, but the way they advertised it was horrific. They were trying to make the most destructive war in human history out to be like a blockbuster action movie or something, it was just plain disturbing. --- "For one thing, I learned WHY France backed down, and settled-in with the Nazis. They actually had good reason. Their entire army was gambled on an attempt to stop the Germans north of the defensive line, and instead they poured in through the Ardennes forest, chasing them to Dunkirk. In the chase, about 100,000 men were killed." I thought everyone learned about the Maginot Line in high school *shrug* As a history major I’ve seen a loooooot of WWII footage but this still sounds pretty interesting.

There’s some commercial for a DVD set called “World at War,” I think that’s it. The set itself looked pretty interesting, but the way they advertised it was horrific. They were trying to make the most destructive war in human history out to be like a blockbuster action movie or something, it was just plain disturbing.

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“For one thing, I learned WHY France backed down, and settled-in with the Nazis. They actually had good reason. Their entire army was gambled on an attempt to stop the Germans north of the defensive line, and instead they poured in through the Ardennes forest, chasing them to Dunkirk. In the chase, about 100,000 men were killed.”

I thought everyone learned about the Maginot Line in high school *shrug*

]]> By: Mark http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-155704 Mark Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:15:28 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-155704 I have it on directv when my apt building satellite is working anyway. I have it on directv when my apt building satellite is working anyway.

]]> By: Thaddeus Buttmunch MD http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-155657 Thaddeus Buttmunch MD Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:31:44 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-155657 Repulic Pictures that they showed in school and the lousy old B movies made it look like pretty one sided US victories (ok except Normandy and Iwo where a huge price was paid.) But the Ken Burns series was more realistic about people dying in vain or getting messed up for life in ill conceived assaults Repulic Pictures that they showed in school and the lousy old B movies made it look like pretty one sided US victories (ok except Normandy and Iwo where a huge price was paid.) But the Ken Burns series was more realistic about people dying in vain or getting messed up for life in ill conceived assaults

]]> By: John http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-155536 John Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:49 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-155536 Great to see this coming out! My father was drafted into WWII. I remember listening to him talk about the war as a child. He always grew very emotional and cried like a baby as he talked about the hellish things he'd encountered during his service. It was so bizarre to hear him talk about the war in such horrific, emotional terms. It was such a contrast to the war movies and old footage on PBS that pretty much made the whole thing look like a cake walk. Hopefully this will be picked up by a larger network. This is something everyone needs to be aware of, lest we forget. Great to see this coming out!
My father was drafted into WWII. I remember listening to him talk about the war as a child. He always grew very emotional and cried like a baby as he talked about the hellish things he’d encountered during his service. It was so bizarre to hear him talk about the war in such horrific, emotional terms. It was such a contrast to the war movies and old footage on PBS that pretty much made the whole thing look like a cake walk. Hopefully this will be picked up by a larger network. This is something everyone needs to be aware of, lest we forget.

]]> By: Alex http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-155500 Alex Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:07:57 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-155500 this aired on National Geogrpahic HD last night in Canada....all 6 episodes...i watched the first 2 and PVR's the last 4 and they were great a must watch this aired on National Geogrpahic HD last night in Canada….all 6 episodes…i watched the first 2 and PVR’s the last 4 and they were great

a must watch

]]> By: Brian Fahrlander http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-155470 Brian Fahrlander Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:21:29 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-155470 TOO BAD! I HAVE SEEN IT! IT ROCKS! OK, now that I've let that out. It's really good. It's long, but you shouldn't miss it: these are some of the most important lessons to pass on to our children. For one thing, I learned WHY France backed down, and settled-in with the Nazis. They actually had good reason. Their entire army was gambled on an attempt to stop the Germans north of the defensive line, and instead they poured in through the Ardennes forest, chasing them to Dunkirk. In the chase, about 100,000 men were killed. Oh, sure- NOW they can be quite ungrateful, but at least now it's clear WHY they didn't stand up....they didn't have anything to stand up with! Watch this show. It's really well done. If you like WW1 and/or aircraft documentaries, see "Four Years of Thunder" as the airplane becomes less of a rumor and starts becoming a dangerous machine, and the men who loved'em more than life, itself. TOO BAD! I HAVE SEEN IT! IT ROCKS!

OK, now that I’ve let that out. It’s really good. It’s long, but you shouldn’t miss it: these are some of the most important lessons to pass on to our children.

For one thing, I learned WHY France backed down, and settled-in with the Nazis. They actually had good reason. Their entire army was gambled on an attempt to stop the Germans north of the defensive line, and instead they poured in through the Ardennes forest, chasing them to Dunkirk. In the chase, about 100,000 men were killed.

Oh, sure- NOW they can be quite ungrateful, but at least now it’s clear WHY they didn’t stand up….they didn’t have anything to stand up with!

Watch this show. It’s really well done.

If you like WW1 and/or aircraft documentaries, see “Four Years of Thunder” as the airplane becomes less of a rumor and starts becoming a dangerous machine, and the men who loved’em more than life, itself.

]]> By: Chris Kw. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-155468 Chris Kw. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:20:01 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-155468 Comcast used to provide Simithsonian HD On Demand. But hasn't the past few months. Comcast used to provide Simithsonian HD On Demand. But hasn’t the past few months.

]]> By: Andrea2 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-155460 Andrea2 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:12:24 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-155460 This docu series has been a huge success in France in September. It was aired on 3 nights (on Tuesday, 2 episodes each evening). The last episode got more than 7,5 million viewers and was the top rated show of the evening. This docu series has been a huge success in France in September. It was aired on 3 nights (on Tuesday, 2 episodes each evening).
The last episode got more than 7,5 million viewers and was the top rated show of the evening.

]]> By: ron http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-155454 ron Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:57:26 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-155454 fios has it. fios has it.

]]> By: cassi http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-155448 cassi Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:50:55 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-155448 Sounds great!!! Sounds great!!!

]]> By: romo http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-155444 romo Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:49:38 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-155444 DirecTV has it. DirecTV has it.

]]> By: Jeremy http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/09/the-world-war-ii-we-were-not-meant-to-see-apocalypse-the-second-world-war/33049/comment-page-1/#comment-155423 Jeremy Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:43:49 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=33049#comment-155423 Sounds great! Only one problem... Who gets the Smithsonian channel? I know for Time Warner it's in a HD Premium package, and Dish Network dropped the channel all together months ago. Sounds great! Only one problem… Who gets the Smithsonian channel? I know for Time Warner it’s in a HD Premium package, and Dish Network dropped the channel all together months ago.

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