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Clash of Wings
Volume 2

Review by James Anthony


Clash of Wings
Volume 2
(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 African Tutorial
The Mediterranean Theatre
Britain faced Germany and its Italian allies in the battle for supremacy over the Mediterranean and Northern Africa. American airmen later joined the British in their struggle for Europe.
Aircraft Featured: P40E, CR42 Falco, G50 Frecchia, Fiat G55, Folgore, Hurricane, Wellington, Swordfish, JU87 Stuka, BF109, P38 Lightning, P39 and B25.

Germany's Third and Last Chance
Battle of the Atlantic
The Battle of the Atlantic very nearly brought Britain to her knees and proved to be one of the most crucial campaigns of the war. Deadly weapons including H2S maritime search radar were developed to combat the German U Boat menace.
Aircraft Featured: Fairy Swordfish, FW Condor, Short Sunderland, Lockheed Hudson, PBY Catalina, Liberator, HE111 and Dornier 217.

The Biggest Battleground
The War in the Pacific Islands
The Pacific War with Japan reached a crucial turning point with the Battles of Guadalcanal and New Guinea. Japanese expansion in the Pacific region was halted for the first time and the tide slowly began to turn.
Aircraft Featured: Hellcat, Wildcat, Corsair, Zero, G4M Betty, Val, P40, Dauntless, Avenger, P38, B17 and C47 Dakota.

The Cost of Incompetence
The Allied Dominance in the Pacific
America and the Allied forces set their sites on the home islands of Japan and in doing so liberated much of the Japanese held Pacific. Japan, however struck back with a terrifying new weapon - the Kamikaze attack.
Aircraft Featured: Hellcat, B17, B24, B25, P38, P47, C47, F4, P39, P40, Corsair, Helldiver, Zero, Avenger and B29.

Specifications: 4:3 Full screen, Dolby Digital Mono, Special Features: Aircraft Info.

Conclusion: 85% Extras: 40%.

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