Hitler and the Nazis

Starring:Rolf Arsenius, Bruno Ganz, Sam Gray, Viktor Lutze, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, Albert Speer, Wilhelm Keitel, Josef Thorak, Heinrich Himmler, Dr. Karl Brandt, Josef Goebbels, Jeanne Moreau, P.L. Troost, Alfred Rosenberg, Martin Bormann, Arno Breker, Hermann Giesler, Adolf Hitler, Michel Bouquet, Brian Cox
Director: Peter Cohen, John Michalczyk, Claude Chabrol
Studio: First Run Features
Product Type: DVD

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As a part of their study of the Holocaust, the children of the Whitwell, TN Middle School try to collect 6 million paper clips representing the 6 million Jews killed by the Nazis. It began as a lesson about prejudice. What happened next was a miracle....

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very uplifting.......2007-06-20

I love documentaries, and this one was not only interesting and well made, but uplifting and inspiring. Seeing how much the children learned about the holocaust and the compassion that the paper clip project instilled in them really motivated me to do something good for the world.

THE Anne Frank?.......2006-07-04

This looks like a very interesting film, but I suggest the previous reviewer read more and see some WWII DVDs on the Holocaust. THE Anne Frank died in WW II and did NOT send any paper clips to Tennesee for a school project either in the war or years afterwards.

A Sobering Lesson.......2006-05-20

Paper Clips is a documentary film about a teacher in a small town in Tennessee, who got a school project started while teaching the Holocaust to her students.

She not only wanted them to learn of the horrors of the Holocaust, but wanted the children to comprehend what the astronomical number of six million (The number of Jews murdered)LOOKED LIKE. It is easy to SAY the number, but a valuable lesson for the kids to actually SEE the number.

Once the project gets under way, and word gets to the media, paper clips POUR in from not only the US, but from all over the world.It is amazing. Jewish families of victims come to the school to speak, we see the post office get bogged down with mail,

More importantly, than all of these things though, we FEEL the suffering of the doomed Jews who were put in those boxcars like sardines, lied to, and drove to concentration camps and/or thier death.

We see a boxcar memorial from the children that is very touching.One woman in the film said it was horrible to walk into it, to imagine the terror these people must have felt being boxed inside of them.

When I went to school , not much attention was paid to the Holocaust, and I think it SHOULD be.

This Documentary itself is a good teaching tool.
ANY oppression/slavery/murder is pure horror beyond description, but what always made the Holocaust stand out ( TO ME) is the fact that these atrocities happened in fairly modern times...I still have a hard time dealing with these crimes against humanity, we all do , but it still needs to be taught.

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Hitler and the Nazis
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Hitler and the Nazis
Starring: Rolf Arsenius , Bruno Ganz , Sam Gray , Josef Goebbels , and P.L. Troost
Director: Peter Cohen , John Michalczyk , and Claude Chabrol
Manufacturer: First Run Features
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Release Date: 2004-09-21

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Includes the films:
The Architecture of Doom
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Hitler and the Nazis.......2006-07-25

Not that interesting the three videos are somewhat boring.
The cross and star sucked badly and the Eye of Vichy, you had to read the whole movie because in was in French, it was decent except for the fact of langauge.
The Archticture of Doom was alright but I already owen it.
Mostly stock war footage, that I have seen before.
The title is somewhat deceiving, but its my own fault for not reveiwing the biography.

Overview of National Socialism.......2005-09-26

The videos are a good overview of National Socialism. The videos help to put the decade of 1933 to 1943 in context.

Why We Fight World War II - Prelude to War & The Nazis Strike

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Prelude to War & The Nazis Strike
Concise, great photos & handy reference = good buy
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This movie will make you want to kill Nazis.

Why We Fight World War II - Prelude to War & The Nazis Strike
Starring: Josef Goebbels , Isoroku Yamamoto , Julius Streicher , Anthony Veiller , and Alfred Rosenberg
Director: Anatole Litvak , and Frank Capra
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ASIN: B00005B1XB
Release Date: 2001-05-29

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Prelude to War & The Nazis Strike.......2005-07-18

PRELUDE TO WAR (53 minutes) and THE NAZIS STRIKE (41minutes), both from 1943, are the first two films in Frank Capra's "Why We Fight" series, a series commissioned by the United States Government to explain first to the soldiers, then to the general public, America's involvement in World War II. They aren't documentaries in the general sense of the word, and they don't pretend a detached view of America or its Axis enemies. They're propaganda of the highest order.

PRELUDE TO WAR is the most wide-ranging movie in the series. It stretches back from Moses and the Ten Commandments to `we hold these truths to be self evident' to the Lincoln Memorial to establish America as one of the `lighthouses of liberty' of the Free World. Capra contrasts this with the Slave World of Germany, Italy, and Japan, where men `threw away their human dignity,' destroyed the temples of worship, indoctrinated the youth in the habits of militarism, and forsook free thought for blind obedience to their charismatic leaders. A lot of screen time is devoted to contrasting the regimented life in the Axis states to the free life in the rest of the world. Capra deserves full credit for this strong to overpowering approach, with a nod to series' editor William Hornbeck, who in his career was nominated for a number of Oscars, winning one in 1952 for Best Film Editing for A Place in the Sun. Japan's Tanaka Plan, it's `blueprint for world domination' is looked at in some detail, and Japan's invasion of Manchuria and China in the early '30s, phase one of the Tanaka Plan, is shown. The film ends with Italy's attack on Ethiopia in 1935.

THE NAZIS STRIKE devotes much of its time to `the German's passion for conquest.' Taking a more traditional documentary approach, it details the German bloodless invasion of Austria, its invasion and conquest of Czechoslovakia, the non-aggression pact entered into with Russia, and ends with the bloody invasion and conquest of Poland in 1939.

The `Why We Fight' series won't teach you a whole lot about the causes of World War II or all the reasons the United States entered the conflict. The films' primary goal are to inspire rather than inform. They were made for immediate consumption, and as such are valuable as primary source documents. If you want insight into how the `greatest generation' explained their actions to themselves, this is a very good place to start. The GoodTime Video release I'm reviewing is just in good condition. The less than pristine source print has obviously seen a lot of use over the years, is not restored, and has a few frames missing in places. It's value priced, though, so that's more of an observation than a complaint.

Concise, great photos & handy reference = good buy.......2005-06-17

"World War II - Prelude to War" Bookmart Ltd., Taj Books Ltd., 2005 ISBN 1-84509-166-3, HC, 112 pg., 9.5" x 9.5"

The text chronicles events giving rise to WWI, rise of Hitler & Nazi Germany. Contents include Introd. WWII (began 1938); Great War (WWI) began upon Serbian assissination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia on 6/28/1914; After Great War (Versailles Treaty, geo. & monetary reparations); Hitler & growth Nazi party (Great Depression & Jewish conspir.); Nazi propaganda (Nationalism, racial purity, SS troops): & tabulat. events Mar 11,1938 (Anschlos-annex. Austria) to Sep 2, 1945 (Japan signs).

DVD - 51 min. MPEG-2 in cover "Prelude to War" in B/W prod. by Special Services Div. War Depart. & AMP. It depicts rise of Hitler's Nazi-ism with "Seig Heil-Seig Heil", Hirohito's planned world takeover with "Bonsai-Bonsai" & Mussolini's Fascist grandiose "Duce! - Duce!". All 3 nations had youth organizations & Lebensraum mentality of perceived need for economic/land expansion driven by successes of Indust. Rev. & power-hungry opportunistic leaders.

The DVD is expertly done. Text lacks an obvious editor/author, is hastily assembled is grammatically flawed. Overall, highly informative: - shows 20 Nazi propaganda posters in color, 2 maps & 86 large B/W photos of Hitler & wartimes. Concise, excellent photos & good reference to have for the library. DVD a winner!

Well Done!.......2003-03-09

I've found it's hard to review such a piece without turning Amazon into my own private forum.

This is a thought provoking piece. Especially knowing what we know now. I learned a couple historical facts that I never knew and gained further understanding about the atmosphere at the time of WWII. After viewing this I found myself talking about it with family and friends, opening the door for dibate on issues of involvement and non-involvement. At what point should you go to war? How far can you dibate an issue before it's too late? The thought process is almost dizzying. This film gives a possible view of what might have happened should action not have been taken. I highly recommend this as both a learning source and also as something to provoke you into thought.

I also want to bring to attention that this is 2 out of ? number of films by Frank Capra. This is also sold as a set that includes all of the collection. These two films have left me hungry to see the rest of his work. I myself will probably end up buying the collection and wanted to recommend you make the same consideration.

Well done!.......2003-03-09

As a german blooded american (three generations removed), I'm constanly in search for understanding. As I've visited german websites I've become increasingly irratated by the anit-american views.* I believe america is a county of good intention, not that our intentions always work out well but, we try. I would never wish another Vietnam tragedy.

Is there a time to fight? Do you believe in shunning? Do you take a non-partisan view? In our current situation we should be all asking ourselves these questions. Imagine a world without diplomacy... What a crazy place that would be. But, what do you do when diplomacy fails? What do you do if there isn't a cop on the beat to intervene?

This film gives an idea of what might have happened. With this in mind I applaud the English, Australians, New Zealanders and Indians for stepping up to the plate and getting involved as quickly as they did.

This film is great food for thought and I question whether it shouldn't be required viewing in schools.

For those in search of german pride, I highly recommend "The Rommel Papers". You will read a tragic story of a true german soldier and a very honorable man. We could have used him on our side.

* The anti-american views were viewed only on a couple websites and in no way implicate that germany as a whole shares such views.

This movie will make you want to kill Nazis........2001-05-01

The heck with _Triumph of the Will_, Capra's got the Nazis beat! The whole cavalcade of human suffering during the war, the "gangsterism" of the Facists, even the racist stereotyping of the Japanese are woven together to create a moving, inspirational, and compeling history of World War II before the US got into the fight. This is both great entertainment and important primary historical documentation. No wonder they still show it on TV. Watch with your family, your children, and don't forget to bring some tissues.

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If For Nothing Else, See This For "Prelude To War"
NOT the EUGENE JARECKI FILM
Balanced, penetrating and deeply moving
Eisenhower's warning about the military-industrial complex still relevant
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**End of World War II 60th Anniversary Edition** AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY. In December 1941, a hesitant America was forced into World War II by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This award winning series, created by legendary director Frank Capra, was sponsored by the US Government to help explain its "official war policy". These films were required viewing for the armed forces and were also widely shown in civilian theaters. Considered classic examples of wartime propaganda, they feature masterful editing, classical music and skillful narration all blended together to hammer home their patriotic message. DISC ONE: Prelude to War, The Nazis Strike, Divide and Conquer, and The Battle of Britain. DISC TWO: The Battle of Russia, The Battle of China, and War Comes to America.

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If For Nothing Else, See This For "Prelude To War".......2006-01-31

As the other reviewer noted, this is not the Eugene Jareki film. I was also linked here and thought it was because of the release date.

On the other hand, these DVDs - a two DVD set - include Capra's "Prelude to War". When you watch Prelude to War it is chilling because of the parallels between what Hitler did to take his Germany to war and what has been done here, now, to take the USA to war. My girlfriend and I watched that segment just because of the nostalgic value (We had just watched Strategic Air Command) and were almost in shock by the time it ended. Seriously. See Prelude to War for yourself and see if, intentionally or unintentionally, we aren't following Hitler's playbook verbatim. Right down to the need to monitor our own people. I realize those are strong words but if you see it for yourself you'll know what I mean.

These videos were ultra-patriotic films made during WWII. Kind of hard to argue with them over what was right and what was wrong about Hitler's, Himmler's, Goebbel's, etc methods and actions.

See for yousrelf. This WWII documentary/propaganda piece speaks volumes to what is happening in this country now. Sadly, it is just as relevent today as it was then, only this time it's happening here. It will scare the hell out of you.

NOT the EUGENE JARECKI FILM.......2006-01-30

I was linked to this page from the Eugene Jarecki film called Why We Fight, that was released on Jan 20, 2006, and uses the Eisenhower speech as its basis and is about the War in Iraq.
The Amazon description says this is a WW2 training film?!!!

The Eugene Jarecki film isn't out yet in DVD I don't think.....

Balanced, penetrating and deeply moving.......2006-01-30

If you're a patriot, if you're a pacifist, if you're a Christian, Muslim or Jew - do yourself and your fellow man a favor and see this documentary. This is no Michael Moore rant or a Chomsky polemic. This film explores the whole phenomena of the American military and the American empire in the voices of regular citizens like you and me as well as the players that make it happen today. It starts with Dwight Eisenhower's fairwell to the American people in which he cautions against the growth of the Military-Industrial complex and follows its growth up to the present telling the stories of people like a Vietnamese woman who emigrated in 1975 and is now a weapons engineer. There's the retired police officer whose son died in 9/11 and who we see moved along in his thinking as the war in Iraq develops. This film holds a mirror up to each one of us and asks us to take a long hard look at who we have become.

Eisenhower's warning about the military-industrial complex still relevant.......2006-01-28

This is a powerful and disturbing film, examining how the military-industrial complex (which President Eisenhower warned us about upon departing office in 1961) has twisted American's foreign policy for its own ends. The film-maker clearly has an agenda in terms of criticizing American foreign policy, but the film actually provides a fairly convincing case about the numerous conflicts of interests that exist and its negative effects. Whether you agree or not with all the film's conclusions, it raises issues that ought to be the topic of earnest and honest debate.

American Propoganda.......2004-07-18

These movies were perfect for the US troops in World War II. They caused anger in the troops. It made them want to fight.

As for being of historical value - well... they aren't. Take anything you watch with a grain of salt. Some of it may be true, some is not correct at all. The Americans use basic propoganda techniques like constantly repeating what Hitler said, and then showing what he did. The movies don't bother to tell how the political climate had changed and Hitler had been forced to act against what he had originally promised.

I'm a history professor at a well-established university (sorry, can't tell you which one... anonymity is key to survival). I would not use this to teach my classes. The real facts are very different from what the movies portray.

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There's a place in Ukraine, once a part of Poland, which seems untouched by the passage of time. In the town of Tarnopol, men still gather to gossip in the streets, and religious processions are a part of daily life. But behind the outward serenity lies a tragic secret. When Hitler's troops marched into Poland in 1939, there were 18,000 Jews living in Tarnopol. Six years later, when Tarnopol was liberated from the Nazis, there were fewer than 200 Jewish survivors. Herschel Morks was one of them. Now living in Israel, he has waited more than 50 years to thank the woman to whom he owes his life. Anchor: Sam Donaldson. Correspondent: Cynthia McFadden.

Adolf Hitler & The Holocaust Films DVD: 1940s 1950s WWII Nazi Leader Fuhrer Adolph Hitler, The Third Reich, & The Nazis History Pictures Films & Videos

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Adolf Hitler & The Holocaust Films DVD: 1940s 1950s WWII Nazi Leader Fuhrer Adolph Hitler, The Third Reich, & The Nazis History Pictures Films & Videos

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This compilation features footage of Adolf Hitler as he tours Germany, meets with loyal followers, greets Mussolini, and rallies his troops. These films document Hitler and his 3rd Reich Nazi regime, which destroyed Europe and murdered over 60 millions innocent people in the worst case of genocide in human history. Table Of Contents: Disc One: (1) Adolf Hitler Tours Germany (1955) - This silent film features Hitler as he tours across Germany. Hitler attends numerous parades and events as packed sports arenas and streets are filled with thousands of loyal followers. Hitler gives several speeches in this film, but unfortunately they contain no audio 23 Minutes (2) The Occupation Soldier (1940s - 1950s) - "Fat and arrogant on the spoils of Europe" this propaganda piece documents the greed and lust of the German people as they are "educated in savagery." This film shows Hitler rallying and poisoning the minds of his followers with socialism 7 Minutes (3) Rescue of Mussolini (1944) - Hitler greets Mussolini as he arrives in Germany after his recent escape and rescue 2 Minutes Disc Two: (1) Divide and Conquer (1943) - Frank Capra, the same director who made It's a Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, directed and edited this amazing historic film. Divide and Conquer shows a detailed and powerful history of the German invasion of Europe, including footage of Denmark, Norway, Holland, Belgium and France. This is an important, beautiful film by one of the best directors of all time. There is a lot of Nazi and Hitler footage in this movie 54 Minutes

World War 2: [4 DVD Box Set - All 7 Documentaries Made During World War 2] Prelude to War & the Nazis Strike / Divide and Conquer & the Battle of Britain / the Battle of Russia / the Battle of China & War Comes to America

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