Atomic Bomb Collection

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Trinity and Beyond
In the salad days of nuclear-weapons testing, the United States detonated 331 atomic, hydrogen, and thermonuclear bombs. Many of those explosions appear in Trinity and Beyond, which utilizes a lot of declassified footage, most of it in color. Standouts include the United States' South Pacific detonation of an atom bomb 90 feet below the water to study the effects on a fleet of ships. Surprise, surprise, they sink! If that wasn't enough, the navy also loaded the decks with sheep to study the effects of the blast on life forms. Surprise, surprise, they die! Glowing leg of lamb anyone? This film will alternately amuse and horrify you at the rampant irresponsibility of the Soviets and Americans in their quest for nuclear domination. The Russians have the honor of having detonated the largest nuclear bomb ever at a whopping 58 megatons. The Hiroshima bomb was barely a kiloton. Of course, after the U.S. and Russia ceased their activities, the Chinese decided to get in on the act. But that's a different story for a different documentary. --Kristian St. Clair

Nukes in Space: Rainbow Bombs
Boasting material that was recently declassified, this documentary presents some startling information about how the United States detonated a number of atomic bombs in space during a top-secret cold war weapons program. The history of military rockets is detailed, beginning with the Nazi V2 rockets that attacked England late in World War II. The problems encountered in America's cold war rocketry program are dramatically illustrated with a film montage of U.S. missiles spectacularly blowing up on their launch pads. After the Soviets launched Sputnik, America's resolve to be able to wage war in space stiffened, and test detonations of atomic weapons in space began. The effects of these little-known tests were bizarre and included electromagnetic disturbances that blew fuses in Hawaii while creating beautiful, if dangerous, artificial auroras that gave the tests the nickname of the "Rainbow Bombs." Of particular interest in this documentary are tapes of White House meetings at which President John F. Kennedy and his top science and military advisers discussed the atomic tests in space. The bomb detonations caused radiation problems in space, damaging fledgling communications satellites, and the government eventually called an end to the program. This is an entertaining and very informative look at a piece of cold war history that seems like vintage science fiction, yet it's all real. --Robert J. McNamara

Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero
Our atomic heritage resides in sites all over the country--from the Trinity test area to natural-gas wells in Colorado--and many of them are open to the public. Plan your vacation with Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero, a blast through memory lane narrated by the perfectly suited William Shatner. Never- before-seen footage of test explosions and top-secret work labs explores the history of America's nuclear programs, and interviews with current and former atomic scientists and engineers give depth to sights such as "the most bombed place on Earth" in Nevada. Learn about nonmilitary uses of nuclear weapons, the rationales behind the different programs, and where you can find these strange places. The musical score is a special bonus, performed by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra in a goodwill gesture of post-cold-war cooperation. --Rob Lightner

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The Atomic Bomb Collection Starring: William Shatner , Edward Teller , Frank H. Shelton , Randall William Cook , and Hubert H. Humphrey Director: Peter Kuran Manufacturer: Goldhil Home Media ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD General | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video Monroe, Marilyn | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video Shatner, William | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video Used DVDs | Stores | DVD | Video | Action & Adventure | African American Cinema | Animation | Anime & Manga | Art House & International | Classics | Comedy | Cult Movies | Documentary | Drama | Educational | Fitness & Yoga | Gay & Lesbian | Horror | Kids & Family | Military & War | Music Video & Concerts | Musicals & Performing Arts | Mystery & Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Interests | Sports | Television | Westerns ( A ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video Similar Items: America's Atomic Bomb Tests - The Collection The Atomic Cafe Nuclear Rescue 911 - Broken Arrows & Incidents The Day After Trinity History of Nuclear Weapons - The Ultimate Weapons (2-DVD Set) ASIN: B000GB5MDI Release Date: 2006-10-24

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Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero, Nukes in Space: The Rainbow Bombs and Trinity & Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie

In this special 60th Anniversary Diamond Edition, renowned special effects filmmaker Peter Kuran (Star Wars, Star Trek II & V, Robocop) offers up amazing film footage chronicling the top secret, strange, and visually compelling history of the design, production and testing of Atomic Hydrogen bombs by the United States. Narrated by William Shatner (Boston Legal, Star Trek), Trinity & Beyond features extremely rare film segments from top secret government archives and startling footage of nuclear bomb tests conducted by Great Britain and China, plus the largest atomic explosion ever created by Russia, and de-classified U.S. footage released to the public as recent as May, 2006.

With new footage shot by hi-definition cameras, this award-winning production also features an amazing explosion segment that must be seen with 3D glasses to truly take in its full impact. Trinity & Beyond features an original score performed by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra and an interview with Dr. Edward Teller a developer of nuclear weapons and one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century.

Bonus Segments on this deluxe set include: - Actual Newsreel Footage of Unarmed Nuke Dropped in South Carolina - Footage of Atomic Tests from Around the World- Slide Show Tours of Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico Test Sites; and Hiroshima, Japan-Atomic Tour Guide: A Personal Tour of Atomic Locations of the West - Original Musical Scores by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra - Exclusive Photo Slide Show - Atomic Bomb 3-D Bonus Section- Live-Action Bomb Explosion with Actual Sound Delay - Mind-Blowing Photo Slide Show - Reference Chart of All Nuclear Detonations by the U.S. Including Yields - Footage of Failed Nuclear Launches - John F. Kennedy Speeches and Press Conferences - Cuban Missile Crisis Slide Show and Chronology - Nuclear Space Race Slide Show and Images of Failed launches - Historic PSAs and Atomic Trailers

Average customer rating: Very technical, but still very interesting Okay, but VERY techincal Historically Important Technical Documentaries

America's Atomic Bomb Tests - The Collection Starring: Americas Atomic Bomb Tests Manufacturer: Image Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD General | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video DVDs Under $9.99 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video ( A ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video Documentary | Boxed Sets | Stores | DVD | Video Used DVDs | Stores | DVD | Video | Action & Adventure | African American Cinema | Animation | Anime & Manga | Art House & International | Classics | Comedy | Cult Movies | Documentary | Drama | Educational | Fitness & Yoga | Gay & Lesbian | Horror | Kids & Family | Military & War | Music Video & Concerts | Musicals & Performing Arts | Mystery & Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Interests | Sports | Television | Westerns Similar Items: The Atomic Bomb Collection The Atomic Cafe Trinity & Beyond - The Atomic Bomb Movie The Day After Trinity Atomic Journeys - Welcome to Ground Zero ASIN: B0009HLCLK Release Date: 2005-07-19

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Operation Tumbler Snapper (47 min) - Despite its effectiveness in World War II, little was actually known about an A-bomb's power. What ships could survive a blast and what ships couldn't? Just how powerful was the shock wave? These are the tests that provided the answers that today are the core of America's nuclear weapons knowledge. Formerly classified material documents Operation Tumbler Snapper, which detonated small yield atomic weapons to determine their effectiveness on troops, animals and buildings. At Ground Zero (74 Min) - Full photographic coverage of the only tests ever conducted of the effects of a nuclear bomb on a typical American community. The nuclear bomb was brought to "America's doorstep" during an unusual series of nuclear tests conducted in the Nevada desert in the 1950s. At Ground Zero contains the first-ever compilation of the full-length official documentaries that chronicle the effects of these tests as the full fury of a nuclear bomb is demonstrated on the typical American home. Operation Hardtack (90 min) - A priceless history of some of the most unusual nuclear weapons tests ever. Sixty two nuclear bombs were detonated as part of the Operation Hardtack series of nuclear tests. One of the few operations ever to be conducted at both the Pacific Proving Grounds and the Nevada Test Site, Hardtack combined balloon, surface, barge, underwater, underground, tower and missile shots.

Customer Reviews:

Very technical, but still very interesting.......2007-03-06

This DVD is a great complement to the DVD's offered by VCE(Trinity and Beyond, Nukes in Space, etc). By itself, it is a highly technical look at the process of testing materials, military equipment, and building materials during three atomic test series covered on the DVD set. The quality of the film varies between the three discs. The last Civil Defense video on Disc 2 suffers a lot of audio warble, unfortunately. But, it is nice to see these important historical documents preserved in a digital format.

I've owned Trinity and Beyond for several years, and I really enjoy the way it is presented. But, it has to cover so many tests in a short amount of time that it skims over a lot of information about testing procedures, etc. You begin to get the impression that the military was doing these tests for their own amusement. After watching this DVD, I have a much better understanding of the entire process. It's easy to see why the military was eager to do so many tests in the early days of the atomic weapons program. The science of the atomic bomb was a moving target, and this DVD outlines the research they made.

Though I would never like to see anyone use atomic weapons ever again, their sheer power is fascinating, beautiful, and frightening at the same time. If you are interested in the science of atomic testing, you should really take a look at this set.

Okay, but VERY techincal.......2006-02-09

If you are looking for video of actual bomb tests, this video is NOT for you. It is basically actual D.O.D reels declassified. It shows many in-depth testing measuring blast waves, heat etc. Good if you are of the sceintific nature, but gets a little boring if you are just looking for some 'action'.

Historically Important Technical Documentaries .......2005-10-01

I bought this collection at the same time I bought the "Atomic Bomb Collection". I found these two packages to be very complimentary. While the "Atomic Bomb Collection" contained documentaries focusing on nuclear weapons development and testing that were intended for general audiences (very good, by the way), this collection contains documentaries prepared by the US government as technical briefings for military and other government personnel. They provide a lot of interesting information, although it is likely to be a little more technical than some may prefer. But anyone with a high school level understanding of science can easily follow what's presented.

One will learn a lot about nuclear weapons and their effects from these films. Personally, I found them fascinating, and I'm sure I will watch them again to improve my understanding and address new questions that may arise in my mind. For those interested in science, Cold war history, or technological development, I recommend these films highly.

p.s.: The documentaries are from the late 50's, and they are presented in the style that was common in those days. That, in and of itself, is an interesting look back for the historian.

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Atomic Bomb Collection Complete Library (including Trinity and Beyond) Starring: William Shatner; others Director: Peter Kuran Manufacturer: VCE Inc. ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD General | History | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video Used DVDs | Stores | DVD | Video | Action & Adventure | African American Cinema | Animation | Anime & Manga | Art House & International | Classics | Comedy | Cult Movies | Documentary | Drama | Educational | Fitness & Yoga | Gay & Lesbian | Horror | Kids & Family | Military & War | Music Video & Concerts | Musicals & Performing Arts | Mystery & Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Interests | Sports | Television | Westerns ASIN: B000NVLH6W Release Date: 2006-10-24

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Over 8 1/2 hours of nuclear milestones make this the complete Atomic Bomb Library.

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Historic Atomic Weapons and Nuclear Testing Film Collection 2 DVD Set - Vintage Hydrogren Bomb Explosions, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the Effects of the Nuclear Arsenal Manufacturer: The Historical Archive ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD General | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video General | Special Interests | Genres | DVD | Video Used DVDs | Stores | DVD | Video | Action & Adventure | African American Cinema | Animation | Anime & Manga | Art House & International | Classics | Comedy | Cult Movies | Documentary | Drama | Educational | Fitness & Yoga | Gay & Lesbian | Horror | Kids & Family | Military & War | Music Video & Concerts | Musicals & Performing Arts | Mystery & Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Interests | Sports | Television | Westerns Similar Items: Life in the Atomic Age- Complete Atom Bomb Nuclear Films - 4 DVD Box Set Nuclear Rescue 911 - Broken Arrows & Incidents ASIN: B000NKFZ7U

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This four hour collection on two DVDs explores all aspects of early nuclear weapon development - testing, radiation effects testing, atomic attack footage, the effects of the atomic attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and much more. Here are all the films that make up this historical collection: Operation Cue (1955) - Sound, Color Run time: 14:36; Operation Cue (1964 revision) (1964) - Sound, Color Run time: 14:02; Atom Bomb (1946) - Sound, Black & White Run time: 7:26; Management of Mass Casualties, Part X: Management of Psychological Casualties (1958) - Sound, Color Run time: 23:13; The News Magazine of the Screen (Vol. 2, Issue 6) - Sound, Black & White Run time: 22:59; Hanford Science Forum (1957) - Sound, Black & White Run time: 9:46; Medical Aspects of Nuclear Radiation (1950) - Sound, Color Run time: 20:14; The News Magazine of the Screen (Vol. 5, Issue 10; Summer Review 1955) - Sound, Black & White Run time: 21:18; News Magazine of the Screen: Atomic Energy - Sound, Black & White Run time: 21:26; Operation Crossroads (1946) - Sound, Black & White Run time: 26:36; Stay Safe, Stay Strong: The Facts About Nuclear Weapons (1960) - Sound, Color Run time: 22:43; Special Delivery (1946) - Sound, Black & White Run time: 11:49; A Tale of Two Cities (1946) - Sound, Black & White Run time: 12:02

Average customer rating: Simply Awesome Interesting and Historically Important Films Nuke Eye Candy great documentary Recommended!

Atomic Bomb Collection Starring: William Shatner , Edward Teller , Frank H. Shelton , Randall William Cook , and Hubert H. Humphrey Director: Peter Kuran Manufacturer: Goldhil Home Media ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD General | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video Science & Technology | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video General | Special Interests | Genres | DVD | Video Monroe, Marilyn | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video Shatner, William | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video Documentary | Boxed Sets | Stores | DVD | Video Special Interests | Boxed Sets | Stores | DVD | Video Used DVDs | Stores | DVD | Video | Action & Adventure | African American Cinema | Animation | Anime & Manga | Art House & International | Classics | Comedy | Cult Movies | Documentary | Drama | Educational | Fitness & Yoga | Gay & Lesbian | Horror | Kids & Family | Military & War | Music Video & Concerts | Musicals & Performing Arts | Mystery & Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Interests | Sports | Television | Westerns ( A ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video Similar Items: America's Atomic Bomb Tests - The Collection Nuclear Rescue 911 - Broken Arrows & Incidents The Day After Trinity The Atomic Cafe Atomic Journeys - Welcome to Ground Zero ASIN: B00004YKPT Release Date: 2000-09-30

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Trinity and Beyond
In the salad days of nuclear-weapons testing, the United States detonated 331 atomic, hydrogen, and thermonuclear bombs. Many of those explosions appear in Trinity and Beyond, which utilizes a lot of declassified footage, most of it in color. Standouts include the United States' South Pacific detonation of an atom bomb 90 feet below the water to study the effects on a fleet of ships. Surprise, surprise, they sink! If that wasn't enough, the navy also loaded the decks with sheep to study the effects of the blast on life forms. Surprise, surprise, they die! Glowing leg of lamb anyone? This film will alternately amuse and horrify you at the rampant irresponsibility of the Soviets and Americans in their quest for nuclear domination. The Russians have the honor of having detonated the largest nuclear bomb ever at a whopping 58 megatons. The Hiroshima bomb was barely a kiloton. Of course, after the U.S. and Russia ceased their activities, the Chinese decided to get in on the act. But that's a different story for a different documentary. --Kristian St. Clair

Nukes in Space: Rainbow Bombs
Boasting material that was recently declassified, this documentary presents some startling information about how the United States detonated a number of atomic bombs in space during a top-secret cold war weapons program. The history of military rockets is detailed, beginning with the Nazi V2 rockets that attacked England late in World War II. The problems encountered in America's cold war rocketry program are dramatically illustrated with a film montage of U.S. missiles spectacularly blowing up on their launch pads. After the Soviets launched Sputnik, America's resolve to be able to wage war in space stiffened, and test detonations of atomic weapons in space began. The effects of these little-known tests were bizarre and included electromagnetic disturbances that blew fuses in Hawaii while creating beautiful, if dangerous, artificial auroras that gave the tests the nickname of the "Rainbow Bombs." Of particular interest in this documentary are tapes of White House meetings at which President John F. Kennedy and his top science and military advisers discussed the atomic tests in space. The bomb detonations caused radiation problems in space, damaging fledgling communications satellites, and the government eventually called an end to the program. This is an entertaining and very informative look at a piece of cold war history that seems like vintage science fiction, yet it's all real. --Robert J. McNamara

Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero
Our atomic heritage resides in sites all over the country--from the Trinity test area to natural-gas wells in Colorado--and many of them are open to the public. Plan your vacation with Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero, a blast through memory lane narrated by the perfectly suited William Shatner. Never- before-seen footage of test explosions and top-secret work labs explores the history of America's nuclear programs, and interviews with current and former atomic scientists and engineers give depth to sights such as "the most bombed place on Earth" in Nevada. Learn about nonmilitary uses of nuclear weapons, the rationales behind the different programs, and where you can find these strange places. The musical score is a special bonus, performed by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra in a goodwill gesture of post-cold-war cooperation. --Rob Lightner

Customer Reviews:

Simply Awesome.......2006-04-06

This collection of atomic bombs footage is chilling and horrific. If seeing atomic destruction fascinates you, this is the collection for you. A couple of good books on atomic bombs are 100 Suns and Shockwave. 100 Suns has 100 pictures of atomic bomb detonations. Shockwave tells the inside story of the crew that dropped the bomb on Hiroshima. Both are very good.

Interesting and Historically Important Films.......2005-09-30

The Cold War is a very interesting period in history. For the US and the world, many important events were happening, and these events tell us much about the key historical figures of the times. And, like all good hsitory, they tell us a lot about human nature, strenghts, and frailties.

The nuclear weapons race was a key part of the Cold War. The development of these weapons and the technologies associated with them are an interesting story of science, engineering, and politics wokring together to address the difficult issues of the day. Having said this, this forms the backdrop for the films in this package, which focus mainly on the development of the weapons and their testing. This presents a fascinating story and provides the opportunity to show many mesmerizing and nightmare-inducing images.

The explosions and tests in these films visually show the power of these weapons. I found myself getting chills down my spine numerous times as the power and destructive ability of the bombs were shown. And, at the same time, many of the images are hauntingly beautiful, kind of like seeing a huge tidal wave or powerful storm.

These films are also interesting documentaries about the types of testing and data collection needed to develop a technology like this and understand its impact. Experimentation is needed to validate theorectical scientific understanding, and much was unknown about nuclear technology when these weapons were being developed. It's interesting to get a sense for what was done to build the knowledge base needed to understand this technology and its implications.

For anyone who wants to understand the Cold War, scientific development, or nuclear technology, these films are highly recommended. The music and narration also help to make them compelling and enjoyable to watch.

I thought that this information was presented with little or no detectable political bias. The films were focused mainly on the US programs, and they did not empahsize much the developments in the Soviet Union or China, etc., as context, but they did not seem to be strongly pro or con to the US and it's work. That's how documentaries like this should be done.

Nuke Eye Candy.......2005-02-07

Nukes are like, soooo cool! I hope I get to see a real one some day. Excellent footage in these DVD's, well put together. And narrated by Captain Kirk! I highly recommend this set for all nuke freaks. Interesting glimpses of life and culture in the 40's and 50's also. Soundtrack has hints of "Red October" and "Posieden Adventure", and even the first Star Trek movies. Also some politico stuff - there were liberal pacifist wimps back then too, just like today with the Gulf situation.

Nukes in space is my favie - a very well put together documentary, with cool videos of nukes as well as early rocket and missile tests (and failures). Hints of the old "B" movies and "Outer Limits", complete with sound effects.

Videos of underground tests and the blast damage are very interesting, also air bursts and space bursts, called "rainbow nukes". Gotta Luvit!

What I wonder is, we spend gazillions of $ developing this technology, why don't we ever use the dang things? Like now in the Gulf? Just two of these cuties put an abrupt end to the biggest war that ever happened!

great documentary.......2004-02-17

I have only seen TRINITY AND BEYOND straight through recently enough. It is a great movie--fascinating. The background musical score by John Morgan and Bill Stromberg is especially dramatic.

Recommended!.......2004-01-11

If atomic bomb explosions fascinate you, then this is a must-have collection. There are three DVDs:

1. Trinity & Beyond
2. Atomic Journeys
3. Nukes in Space.

Trinity & Beyond documents the history of the A-Bomb tests from
July 16 1945 (Trinity test) to the last atmospheric Test (by China in 1964)

Atomic Journeys visits numerous US & a few Soviet Test sites and there is plenty of footage of explosions at each site.

Nukes In Space deals with among others the Rainbow series of space atom tests - some of which knocked out communications (and worse) in the USA for many hours afterwards.

This collection would have gotten five stars from me but for a couple of minor niggles.

1. Particularly in Trinity & Beyond, the DVD could have done with being an extra half-hour longer to allow longer footage of the various A/H-Bomb tests. As it stands some of the sequences appear very hurried. For instance, the footage of the first H-Bomb test (Ivy Mike) is butchered to hell and the superb original soundtrack is ruined, which IMO spoils some of the most spectacular footage of a nuclear test ever shot. And on occasions the original footage of some tests has been dubbed with CGI enhancements which don't enhance but detract from the viewing experience.

2. There is a heavy USA bias and at times a slightly nauseating USA patriotism portrayed in the DVDs. Understandable I suppose considering they are made in the USA!

But don't let these gripes put you off buying. This is on the whole a well-made, informative and strangely compelling set of DVDs which contain a lot of atom test footage that has never been shown elsewhere. The collection comes highly recommended!

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