DOCUMENTARIES

World War II in One Hour



Have you ever wanted to know about the Second World War but didn’t want to read through pages and pages of history? Do you need to revise for school work? Need a quick refresher?



This documentary explains how the war started, the major events and how it came to an end. From the Nazis to the Japanese, from Europe to Africa, from sea and land to the air, every aspect of this fascinating period of human history is covered.



Why did Adolf Hitler throw his nation into world domination? What was the reaction? Why did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor? Who backed the Allies and who backed the Axis? What happened to the world next?



Using original archive footage from the war from all sides, this film explains it all.



Run Time: 60 Minutes plus Extras. 

Showbiz Soldiers of World War II

Did you know that dozens of popular celebrities, actors and entertainers fought in the Second World War? From Oscar winning Hollywood stars to TV comedy heroes, the story of their bravery is as entertaining as their on screen performances.

From Purple Heart to Atlantic Star, many were awarded for their gallantry in battle and several were actually intelligence officers and spies.

Discover the truth about those men who were often war heroes in movies, but were also war heroes in real life.

Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Sir Alec Guiness, Anthony Quayle, Lee Marvin, Christopher Lee, Richard Attenborough, Tony Curtis and Donald Pleasence are just a few of those who fought for freedom in World War II. 
NAZIS: MONSTERS OF MANIPULATION
There can be very few people who have not heard the term, Nazi. And yet there are very few who can pinpoint the actual meaning. Yes, it brings to mind terrible atrocities and evil looking characters from war films. We all know that it is a word with evil connotations. Their symbol, the swastika, is banned from public display in almost all parts of the world. But why is it, that in living memory, millions of people followed them? How did so many people get drawn into what became, quite possibly, the darkest period in human history? In this film we look into the purpose of the Nazi party. 
We explore the power they had over the mind and we examine their methods of propaganda and hypnosis. Written by an expert in modern marketing and directed by an award-winning film Director, Nazis: Monsters of Manipulation, is a powerful reminder of the darkness within us all. Who were they? What did they do? Why and how? It’s time to get inside the mind of the Nazis, the Monsters of Manipulation. 
EVIL MIND: THE HORROR OF WAR
There is more to warfare than the war itself. In all conflicts nation states throw everything in. Industry, finance, military and science. In the desperate attempts to win mankind pushes the boundaries decency. He looks beyond morals in his desire to win.



The Second World War saw some of the most terrible scientific experiments on other humans. But it didn’t stop there. The process was continued even after the war and many governments participated or looked the other way.



History cannot be changed and we as a species must learn from it. This film reveals the barbarity that mankind is capable of in times of war and the lengths to which he will go to win.



Be warned, this film is shocking and uses actual historical footage. 

SECRET SOCIETIES OF WORLD WAR II
Could it be that secret societies helped to create, foster and complete the Second World War?



What were they doing before and during the biggest, most destructive period of human history?



This is the story of those secret societies and their scheming to undermine political and powerful institutions for their own end.



This is the untold story of the worlds most powerful secret societies and the real hidden history of World War II.


Be warned, this film is shocking and uses actual historical footage.
WORLD WAR II HISTORY ARCHIVES
Before, during and after World War II, governments around the globe produced copious propaganda films. These are true moments of world history, the attitudes of the people, the visual and audio recording of what occurred.

Serpent Films presents a unique collection of carefully selected and digitally enhanced archive work from the period. See the real history, experience the real emotions and enjoy the uncut, unedited raw archive material. All too often this material is cut and edited for modern documentaries, leaving us wanting to see more. Now you can.

In Part One, we present various films, including an American propaganda film made just after the end of the war, explaining what happened and how Germany will be treated differently this time around. We see footage of Pearl Harbor and we see a unique anti-Nazi film based around their racist doctrines. Prepare to enjoy a fascinating journey into the real archive footage of World War II.

WORLD WAR II HISTORY ARCHIVES PART 2

Before, during and after World War II, governments around the globe produced copious propaganda films. These are true moments of world history, the attitudes of the people, the visual and audio recording of what occurred.

Serpent Films presents a unique collection of carefully selected and digitally enhanced archive work from the period. See the real history, experience the real emotions and enjoy the uncut, unedited raw archive material. All too often this material is cut and edited for modern documentaries, leaving us wanting to see more. Now you can.

In Part Two, we present various films, including an American propaganda film made during the war about the men who took the Bridge at Remegen, US Engineers in training and action, the Russian front and the world at war in 1942.

Run Time: 80 Minutes plus Extras. 
WORLD WAR II HISTORY ARCHIVES PART 3

Before, during and after World War II, governments around the globe produced copious propaganda films. These are true moments of world history, the attitudes of the people, the visual and audio recording of what occurred.

Serpent Films presents a unique collection of carefully selected and digitally enhanced archive work from the period. See the real history, experience the real emotions and enjoy the uncut, unedited raw archive material. All too often this material is cut and edited for modern documentaries, leaving us wanting to see more. Now you can.

In Part Three we present a feature length documentary made just after and all about the Battle of Britain, plus a bonus twenty eight minute US 1942 propaganda film that covers the entire conflict thus far.

Run Time: 120 Minutes. 



THE LEGEND OF MARILYN MONROE
An original classic documentary created immediately following the death of Marilyn Monroe. Featuring amazing interviews with stars such as Robert Mitchum, friends and more.

Discover the history of this legend of the silver screen from her own period and not decades afterwards. A truly unique historical piece on the woman the world loved.

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HOLLYWOOD BLOOPERS
Step back in time to the golden age of classic Hollywood.

Movie bloopers are not a modern thing! They had them back in the golden era of cinema too. This collection has the biggest names in the movies from some of the biggest movies. From Bette Davis to Humphrey Bogart, this series of mess ups will have you rolling around with laughter. A wonderful nostalgic tour behind the scenes of classic Hollywood.


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ATTACK: BATTLE FOR NEW BRITAIN (DOCUMENTARY) 
A classic WWII documentary by Frank Capra made just after the actual events.

Here we see the story of the attack by Allied forces in the South Pacific on the Japanese strong-holds of Arawe Beach and Cape Gloucester, New Britian in 1943.

Narrated by three Hollywood stars and with real gritty footage from the actual battles. This is a must see for WWII fans. 


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DESERT VICTORY - WWII DOCUMENTARY
Made in 1943 and shot on location with actual battle footage from both sides of the conflict and recreations only possible at the time, this is a classic WWII documentary.

Recounting the famous battle of El Alamein, believed to have been a turning point in the War. Battle tactics are explained and tributes to the brave men and women on the home front who worked tirelessly in the factories.

A must see! 


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COMBAT AMERICA - WWII DOCUMENTARY
A classic WWII documentary narrated by Clark Gable and featuring Bob Hope, Frances Langford, Tony Romano and more.

In this classic documentary we recount the experiences of the 351st Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Force. They were based in England during the war and Clark Gable was one of them! See real footage from actual bombing raids and hear the stories of the men and women who worked on the exercises. A must see! 


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ATTACK IN THE PACIFIC
A classic WWII documentary from the Armed Forces service.

The many battles between Imperial Japan and the United States across over 10,000 islands in the Pacific will go down in history as some of the bloodiest ever. This is the story of those battles told as it happened with real footage and real experiences. A must see. 


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DIVIDE AND CONQUER
A classic WWII documentary directed by Frank Capra.

Part of the Why We Fight series of documentaries made by Hollywood movie director, Frank Capra, this is a gem. In this episode we see the events unfold from the perspective of the English and French as they declare war against Nazi Germany. We see France overrun and learn about the Nazi military tactics in detail. A thought provoking and informative documentary that does not suffer from recreations and old stock footage. This was shot for real. 


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THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY
Step back in time to the golden age of classic WWII documentaries.

In June 1942 a large Japanese force attempted to take the North Pacific island of Midway. United States forces repelled them in one of the bloodiest battles of the war. For every American killed, four Japanese lost their lives.

Using all original color footage this documentary pieces the events together! 


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HERE IS GERMANY
Step back in time to the golden age of classic WWII documentaries.

Part of the Frank Capra’s series, Know Your Enemy, containing the history of Germany and the prelude to World War II. We witness the Nazi war crimes, death camps and get to grips with the mindset of the German people.

The purpose of these films was to show to American troops prior to the invasion and occupation of Germany. However, by the time it was complete, Germany was falling and the documentary shelved. 


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BATTLE OF RUSSIA
Step back in time to the golden age of classic World War II documentaries.

In World War II the movie director Frank Capra had the job of telling the story of the battles. Explaining to the people of America, Why We Fight. These are his original documentaries.

In this installment we discover the country and people of Russia. We hear the history and why these people fought. Why did the Germans want to conquer Russia? Why were they so confident? Real footage, real war, real battles.

As an extra, you get both parts one and two. 


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BATTLE OF CHINA
Step back in time to the golden age of classic World War II documentaries.

In World War II the movie director Frank Capra had the job of telling the story of the battles. Explaining to the people of America, Why We Fight. These are his original documentaries.

In this installment we discover the country and people of China. We hear the history and why these people fought. Why did the Japanese want to conquer China? Why were they so confident? Real footage, real war, real battles.

As an extra, you will also get the bonus documentary, The Battle of San Pietro. 


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AFRICA SPEAKS
Step back in time to the golden age of classic Hollywood adventure documentary.

A real gem and a real historical insight into the attitudes towards Africa, wildlife and the tribes. Intrepid explorer, Paul Hoefler, takes his team of adventurers into the heart of Africa on safari. At the time it was called the Belgian Congo and it was inhabited by the Wassara and Ubangi tribes. A fascinating film! 


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THE NAZIS: CLASSIC WWII DOCUMENTARY
Step back in time to the golden age of World War II documentaries.

Two original WWII documentaries, The Nazis Strike and Here is Germany.

We follow the events in Nazi Germany and their diplomatic and military aggression builds to all-out warfare. Every peace treaty is violated as they build their military might. And yet, we also see Germany as it was before the evil of Hitler’s Nazi Party took hold of the minds of millions.

Two fascinating contemporary documentaries using original footage. 


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The Memphis Belle: The Story of a Flying Fortress: CLassic WWII Documentary
The story of the last bombing mission of the infamous B17, known as the Memphis Belle. The daring raid on the submarine pens at Wilhelmshafen in German and the hell they went through to get there and back again. 

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JACARE
One of the first natural history documentaries and so very different to our modern versions. We follow a group of adventurers as they enter the Amazon to catch animals for American zoos. The title is an Amazonian word for caiman or the terror of the Amazon.

The film is historically interesting for the methods and different perspectives we have today on our wonderful wildlife. A must for people interested in the field and students of film, wildlife and nature. 


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BEYOND BENGAL
Step back in time to the golden age of classic adventure documentaries.

In a time when the world still held mysteries and was waiting to be explored, we follow a team of intrepid film makers as they set off into the dark jungles beyond Bengal. We see the people, wildlife and nature through the eyes of our historical brothers. We watch as huge snakes devour their prey and so much more.

This is a classic early wildlife documentary that set the scene for modern documentaries and a fascinating insight into the mind of our forebears. 


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