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Clash of Wings
Volume 1

Review by James Anthony

Clash of Wings
Volume 1
(1999)
Magna Pacific
196 minutes
G

If you are a person interested in military history, aviation or World War II, then this series Clash of Wings is a must-see.

It is an astoundingly detailed look at the great air battles of World War II and involves not only never-before-seen footage, but terrific interviews with the guys who took part in them.

Some of the comments and attitudes are gobsmacking, but you get to hear the thoughts of the men who fought these important and bloody battles.

Each major type of aircraft used in various air campaigns is featured and you will find yourself absolutely riveted to your seat for each of the 50-minute documentaries.

Other major TV series have fiddled at the edges of air campaigns, but this one is as comprehensive as you could wish for.

The Bluff is Called
Blitzkrieg
World War Two is declared and Hitler's Luftwaffe employs revolutionary new aircraft and tactics in the Blitzkreig attacks on Poland and Scandinavia that precede the German invasions.
Aircraft Featured: JU87B, Hurricane, Spitfire, BF109, BF110, HE111, JU53 and DO17.

The Plunge Into Reality
The Battles of France and Britain
New fighting techniques using newly developed aircraft were unleashed over Britain and France by both the Allies and the Axis and would provide a glimpse at the speed and efficiency of what was to come throughout the rest of WWII.
Aircraft Featured: Hurricane, Spitfire, BF109, BF110, JU88, HE111, DO17 & 217, JU87, Bristol Blenheim, Fairy Battle and JU52.

Hitler's Biggest Gamble
The Russian Front
Operation Barbarossa and Germany's failure to bring a quick resolution to that particular campaign was arguably the turning point of the war in Europe.
Aircraft Featured: Polikarpov I-153, Tupolev SB-2, IL-2, PE2, BF109 F & G Models, JU88, JU87, JU52, Sturmovik 1A-5, Yak 9, PO 2 and P39 Aircobra.

Wings of the Rising Sun
The Pacific War
The air war in the Pacific is launched commencing with a surprise attack on Pearl Harbour. This campaign saw the evolvement of carrier based aerial warfare with great battles raging between the aircraft carriers of Japan and the United States.
Aircraft Featured: Mitsubishi Zero, Betty and Type 96 Bomber, Aichi D3A Val, Douglas SBD Dauntless, B25 Mitchell, P40, Wildcat, Hellcat, Corsair and PBY Catalina.

Specifications: 4:3 Full screen, Dolby Digital Mono, Special Features: Aircraft Info, Previews Clash of Wings Volume 2.

Conclusion: 85% Extras: 40%.

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