Having been deeply interested in the history of World War II, I have watched many documentaries and read many first hand accounts of battle similar to the descriptions given by the two gentleman in this piece, but nothing I have ever read or watched approaches the immediacy of listening to the graphic, emotional, yet measured accounts of battle set down by these two men. No one who has not experienced battle first hand could ever completely understand the emotions experienced during battle (truely a cliche', but true nonetheless), but they do their level best to convey it.
A well thought out and produced piece, skillful interweaving of FX and music and short, concise bridging by the narrator. The only thing I would have done differently would to have added a more detailed introduction about Market Garden and Arnhem.
Review of RN Documentary: Soldiering On
Joseph Dunlap
Posted on June 11, 2005 at 09:57 PM
Having been deeply interested in the history of World War II, I have watched many documentaries and read many first hand accounts of battle similar to the descriptions given by the two gentleman in this piece, but nothing I have ever read or watched approaches the immediacy of listening to the graphic, emotional, yet measured accounts of battle set down by these two men. No one who has not experienced battle first hand could ever completely understand the emotions experienced during battle (truely a cliche', but true nonetheless), but they do their level best to convey it.
A well thought out and produced piece, skillful interweaving of FX and music and short, concise bridging by the narrator. The only thing I would have done differently would to have added a more detailed introduction about Market Garden and Arnhem.
Should be required listening for all politicians.