Bismarck-Class Panzerschiffe

During the duration of the Second World War, the German Kriegsmarine (Navy) introduced four new types of battleship that posed a massive threat to the Allied equivalents patrolling the shipping lanes in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The design and construction of the famous Bismarck and Tirpitz battleships saw two of the most advanced and revered ships in the history of naval warfare. These giants of the naval world displaced over 50,000 tons and had an arsenal containing over 70 large cannons, including eight 38 cm guns. The launching of these two iconic ships in Hamburg and Wilhelmshaven went down in the history books as a highlight of naval history. This DVD shows these maritime heavyweights in action, from their launch and basic training to operations in the open ocean. Also featured on this DVD is the Panzerschiffe (Armor Plated Ships) of the Deutschland Class. These powerful battle units sported 28 cm cannons, with these cruisers packing much more of a punch then their enemy Allied counterparts. Complete with original rare and unseen archive footage showing ships of the Kriegsmarine in all their splendor, this DVD also has two bonus films and three original picture galleries, making this the ideal purchase for history and maritime enthusiasts.

Key details: Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No | Package Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches; 2.88 ounces | Director: History Films | Media Format: NTSC | Run time: 1 hour | Release date: September 30, 2012 | Actors: German Forces | Studio: Pen and Sword Digital | Number of discs: 1 | Customer Reviews: 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars (4)

Customer feedback: 3.0/5 average rating.

Review snippets: Not excactly what I was expecting,but was not disappointed either.This DVD shows great archival footage of the German heavy ships from WW2.I was expecting a little more on the Bismarck,but considering he ( Capt.Lindemann described his ship as a "he")had