This program features dramatized reconstructions and 'eye-witness' accounts, plus Russian archive film footage from Bunderchuck's masterpiece 'War and Peace'. With 3D graphic mapping techniques and period imagery, 'The Battle of Austerlitz' is a memorable account of a bloody battle which had a profound effect on the course of European history. Narrated by Brian Blessed. Featuring expert commentary and analysis by Dr. David Chandler, the world's foremost military historian and author of 'The Campaigns of Napoleon'.
1812 'Napoleon's Road to Moscow' is a record of one of history's greatest military disasters. Featuring dramatized reconstructions, period imagery and the latest 3-D computer graphics, the program follows the dramatic course of events, including the Battle Of Bordino and the cruel 'Retreat From Moscow' which claimed over half a million lives. The program also draws extensively on spectacular scenes from the Oscar-winning Russian film "War and Peace." Narrated by Robert Powell. Featuring commentary and analysis by Dr. David Chandler, former Head of War Studies at Sandhurst and author of "The Campaigns of Napoleon."
This program tells the story of the final thunderous battle of the Napoleonic era featuring excerpts from major feature films, specially filmed authentic reconstruction and re-enactment footage, plus dramatized 'eye-witness' accounts of the battle. It provides a unique record of one of the turning points in world history. Narrated by Robert Powell. Featuring comment and analysis by Dr. David Chandler, former Head of War Studies at Sandhurst and author of 'The Campaigns of Napoleon'.
"Battle of Trafalgar" draws extensively on "I Remember Nelson" and "HMS Defiant" - two of the most accurate reconstructions of the age of sail ever filmed. Also featuring dramatized "eye-witness" accounts shot aboard Nelson's famous flagship HMS Victory, the program includes special 3D graphic images and superb contemporary images to tell the story of a momentous day in naval history. Narrated by Robert Powell. Featuring expert commentary and analysis by Dr. David Chandler.
The Battle Of Borodino took place during Emperor Napoleon's disastrous Russian invasion of 1812 and was one of the most crucial battles of the entire Napoleonic era. Featuring superb feature-film battle reconstructions, this is the story of the battle that forced Napoleon to turn for home and begin the infamous retreat from Moscow. The program also features period imagery and expert analysis by leading authorities on the Napoleonic war.
This is the powerful story of an era dominated by one remarkable man: the Emperor Napoleon, a man who has attracted more debate than almost any figure in history. Ruthless, despotic but an undoubted military genius, this informative film follows the Emperor from his early days, through the glorious victory at Austerlitz, to the disasters of the Russian campaign and final defeat at Waterloo. Superb filmed reconstructions and recreations. Period images and paintings. Informative graphics and maps, Interviews with Dr. David Chandler - the world's foremost Napoleonic authority. Expert commentary and analysis by Niall Barr of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst and historian John Tincey.