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A Deterrent Weapon
directed by Jakob Gottschau, fl. 2002; produced by Jakob Gottschau, fl. 2002 (Copenhagen, Capital Region (Denmark): DR Sales, 2008), 39 mins
When the USA exploded two nuclear bombs over Japan in 1945, it was perhaps the largest demonstration of power in the history of civilization. But there was more to follow, for the devastating explosions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki were just the starting point of a desperate arms race between the USA and the Soviet...
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directed by Jakob Gottschau, fl. 2002; produced by Jakob Gottschau, fl. 2002 (Copenhagen, Capital Region (Denmark): DR Sales, 2008), 39 mins
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When the USA exploded two nuclear bombs over Japan in 1945, it was perhaps the largest demonstration of power in the history of civilization. But there was more to follow, for the devastating explosions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki were just the starting point of a desperate arms race between the USA and the Soviet Union - and during the next 40 years, the nuclear stockpiles of the super powers would grow at an alarming rate, leading, on several o...
When the USA exploded two nuclear bombs over Japan in 1945, it was perhaps the largest demonstration of power in the history of civilization. But there was more to follow, for the devastating explosions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki were just the starting point of a desperate arms race between the USA and the Soviet Union - and during the next 40 years, the nuclear stockpiles of the super powers would grow at an alarming rate, leading, on several occasions, to the world being close to a nuclear war. It wasn’t until the end of the cold war that thousands of nuclear bombs were disarmed - and the world could once more breathe easy - at least for a while. Today, the number of countries with atomic weapon arsenals is on the increase ?and alongside the likelihood that terrorist groups could, any day, get their hands on this deadly technology, is greater than ever. The film makes use of significant archival footage to tell the story. Einstein, Oppenheimer, Truman, Stalin, Reagan, and many others are depicted as they grapple with the dilemma posed by nuclear weapons. Commentary by historians such as Prof. Lawrence S. Wittner, University of Wisconsin, and Scotland’s Prof. Gerard De Groot gives the viewer a perspective on past events. Roland Timerbaev, former UN ambassador from Russia, gives an insider’s view of the Soviet Union’s policy during the Cuban missile crisis, as well as Gorbachev’s efforts towards disarmament. College Adult
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jakob Gottschau, fl. 2002, Brian Patterson
Author / Creator
Jakob Gottschau, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
DR Sales
Speaker / Narrator
Brian Patterson
Topic / Theme
International relations, Nuclear warfare, Weapons testing, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2008. Used by permission of DR Sales. All rights reserved.
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Germany at War, Germany at War: 1918-1941
directed by Micky Shephard, fl. 2006; produced by Mike Croker, fl. 2006, MVD Entertainment Group, in Germany at War (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2006), 50 mins
Culled from a wealth of German newsreel footage and private sources, these images have been carefully chosen to give a broad appreciation and insight not only into the operations of the German armed forces, but also to the impact of the conflict on the home front, especially as it was brought home to the civilian...
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directed by Micky Shephard, fl. 2006; produced by Mike Croker, fl. 2006, MVD Entertainment Group, in Germany at War (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2006), 50 mins
Description
Culled from a wealth of German newsreel footage and private sources, these images have been carefully chosen to give a broad appreciation and insight not only into the operations of the German armed forces, but also to the impact of the conflict on the home front, especially as it was brought home to the civilian population through the Allied bombing campaigns between 1942 and 1945. Brian Matthews narrates.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mike Croker, fl. 2006, MVD Entertainment Group, Brian Matthews, fl. 2006
Author / Creator
Micky Shephard, fl. 2006
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Series
Germany at War
Speaker / Narrator
Brian Matthews, fl. 2006
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
War, Military events, Armed forces, Nazism, Great Depression, 1929-1941, World War II, 1939-1945, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006. Used by permission of MVD Entertainment Group
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Germany at War, Germany at War: 1941-1943
directed by Micky Shephard, fl. 2006; produced by Mike Croker, fl. 2006, MVD Entertainment Group, in Germany at War (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2006), 50 mins
Culled from a wealth of German newsreel footage and private sources, these images have been carefully chosen to give a broad appreciation and insight not only into the operations of the German armed forces, but also to the impact of the conflict on the home front, especially as it was brought home to the civilian...
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directed by Micky Shephard, fl. 2006; produced by Mike Croker, fl. 2006, MVD Entertainment Group, in Germany at War (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2006), 50 mins
Description
Culled from a wealth of German newsreel footage and private sources, these images have been carefully chosen to give a broad appreciation and insight not only into the operations of the German armed forces, but also to the impact of the conflict on the home front, especially as it was brought home to the civilian population through the Allied bombing campaigns between 1942 and 1945. Brian Matthews narrates.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mike Croker, fl. 2006, MVD Entertainment Group, Brian Matthews, fl. 2006
Author / Creator
Micky Shephard, fl. 2006
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Series
Germany at War
Speaker / Narrator
Brian Matthews, fl. 2006
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
Military events, Armed forces, War, Nazism, World War II, 1939-1945, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of MVD Entertainment Group
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Germany at War, Germany at War: 1943-1945
directed by Micky Shephard, fl. 2006; produced by Mike Croker, fl. 2006, MVD Entertainment Group, in Germany at War (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2006), 48 mins
Culled from a wealth of German newsreel footage and private sources, these images have been carefully chosen to give a broad appreciation and insight not only into the operations of the German armed forces, but also to the impact of the conflict on the home front, especially as it was brought home to the civilian...
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directed by Micky Shephard, fl. 2006; produced by Mike Croker, fl. 2006, MVD Entertainment Group, in Germany at War (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2006), 48 mins
Description
Culled from a wealth of German newsreel footage and private sources, these images have been carefully chosen to give a broad appreciation and insight not only into the operations of the German armed forces, but also to the impact of the conflict on the home front, especially as it was brought home to the civilian population through the Allied bombing campaigns between 1942 and 1945. Brian Matthews narrates.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mike Croker, fl. 2006, MVD Entertainment Group, Brian Matthews, fl. 2006
Author / Creator
Micky Shephard, fl. 2006
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Series
Germany at War
Speaker / Narrator
Brian Matthews, fl. 2006
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
Military events, Armed forces, Nazism, War, World War II, 1939-1945, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006. Used by permission of MVD Entertainment Group
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