Very nice find, Garg.
WW2 - Docudrama, Hidden Gems, Battle History
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Hi everyone,
Wanted to provide a spot for sharing some great WW2 content. Hope this can add some contextual flavor to the games we love to play, or at least provide some enjoyment to the community.
While we’ve likely all watched the classic or blockbuster renderings of WW2 (think all of the Memorial Day weekend marathon movies), lesser known gems offer nuanced views into niche aspects of the war.
Off the silver screen, the wealth of historical docudramas provide a looking glass into specific moments and actions, providing tactical learnings and preserving the memories of those who served us all.
Kicking things off with a double feature at sea!
“The Fighting Lady” - Come face to face with the crew of the USS Yorktown, and experience life on a carrier in WW2. Notable insight: crew would fully wash themselves before planned combat operations to reduce the risk of infection if wounded.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P1OmUKRdPVI&pp=0gcJCY4Bo7VqN5tD“The Western Approaches” - filmed with actual members of the British merchant marine and auxillaries, join a convoy crossing the Atlantic. Notable insight: the briefing before setting sail provides a glimspe into the planning, support, and command structure needed. Think of that when you buy those transports for a shuck-shuck!
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Why do the strategic bombers and interceptors only hit on a roll of 1 during SBR? Check out this period training film for some clues!
“Position Firing - B-17 Gunner Training”
A period training film that breaks down primarily waist gunnery.
Notable gem: The speed at which aim points change during a fighters approach - and keeping collected enough during combat to perform - well done air crews!
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“Battle of Savo Island” - a battle history episode focusing on the opening stages of the Guadalcanal campaign. The high quality battle analysis is supported by many works cited, worth reading on their own.
Notable insight: How contextual factors and battle mantra paradigms play as significant, if not more, of a role in decision making than force disposition alone.
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As the 86th anniversary of Denmark being invaded by Germany approaches, here is a double feature of that opening and aftermath:
“April 9th” - Join a Danish bicycle platoon the days before and day of the invasion.
Notable gem: Captures the vital impact communications, or lack thereof plays in decision making within the fog of war.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V7t17Y7uPwE“Land of Mine” - the oft forgotten aftermath of the war - the cleanup of 2.2 million mines laid on the Danish coast. A gritty view of the bonds of humanity fighting to heal against the wounds of war that tore them apart. A Danish officer supervises former German Army youth as they are used to clear mines on a section of beach.
Notable gem: Forgiveness.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sewmsP3biAc
English dub: https://m.ok.ru/video/2120526137883
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