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History of World War II - Freedom Comes High (2-DVD Set) |
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This rare and outstanding set of DVDs present a comprehensive review of the contributions of various American people during World War II, and the efforts made by government agencies in educating the masses about diet, safety, and other relevant issues. |
While American soldiers were engaged in battles in Europe, Africa and Asia, life back home in the United States went on seemingly untouched by the war. The facts however were quite different. Each patriotic citizen contributed in his/her own way to the war effort. Some gave up their sons, others learned new skills and worked overtime in factories and offices to keep the army, navy and air force supplied with weapons and other essentials. The threat of an enemy attack too couldn’t be ignored. Life had to go on. There was a lot of work to be done and sacrifices to be made.
This set of DVDs is a collection of social and educational films made during World War II.
Movie Trailers
This Patriotic trailer was shown in theaters prior to the fourth of July 1940 and reminds citizens of the historical deed signed in 1776.
Sponsor: N/A
Producer: N/A
Year: 1940
Length: 00:00:41
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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Henry Brown, Framer
This film depicts a day in the life of a patriotic African American farmer and shows how he contributes to the war effort by producing more food on his farm. The contribution of black Americans to the war is also portrayed through the story of the farmer’s son who joins the Air Force.
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Producer: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Year: 1942
Length: 00:10:40
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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What to do in a Gas Attack
This film explains what war gas is, how it is used by the enemy, and how simple household items, such as bicarbonate of soda and bleaching solution, may be used to prevent casualties.
Sponsor: N/A
Producer: Filmedia Corp.
Year: 1943
Length: 00:14:16
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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As the Twig is Bent
This educational film deals with the problem of youth crime during World War II and the fear that America would lose a generation of children to delinquency. It suggests several measures that parents could adopt to keep the young people occupied and out of trouble.
Sponsor: Aetna Life Company
Producer: Motion Picture Bureau
Year: 1943
Length: 00:10:49
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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When Work in Done
War plant workers flood the town of Sylacauga, Alabama, and the town constructs facilities and organizes activities to make them feel welcome. This is an excellent, idealized view of the home front life in a World War II factory town.
Sponsor: U.S. Office of War Information
Producer: U.S. Office of War Information
Year: 1943
Length: 00:08:55
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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Coast Guard SPARS
This promotional film highlights the excitement and privileges offered by the Coast Guards to women during World War II. It also outlines the wide variety of jobs that women could undertake - from manning coast guard vessels to secretarial jobs.
Sponsor: U.S. Coast Guard
Producer: N/A
Year: 1943
Length: 00:05:43
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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Wartime Nutrition
This wartime public welfare agency produced documentary outlines the need for healthy eating during the war. It cites the example of the English in respect of eating a balanced diet despite war shortages and outlines the benefit of the same on work output.
Sponsor: U.S. Office of War Information
Producer: U.S. Office of War Information
Year: 1943
Length: 00:10:22
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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Freedom Comes High
A young wife learns that freedom must sometimes be paid for in lives, when her husband's ship is struck during battle.
Sponsor: U.S. Treasury Department, 6th War Loan
Producer: U.S. Navy
Year: 1944
Length: 00:12:54
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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The Town
This film shows the cosmopolitan makeup of an American town’s ( Madison, Indiana) buildings and people and shows how they all live together during wartime. You will see the many commercial and social activities that bind the people together although they come from different ethnic backgrounds.
Sponsor: U.S. Office of War Information, Overseas Branch
Producer: U.S. Office of War Information, Overseas Branch
Year: 1945
Length: 00:10:49
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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Wastage of Human Resources
This film shows how crippling disease, avoidable accidents, crime, war, old age, alcoholism and poor living conditions waste human lives and their potential. This film grew out of the effort to build a better world out of the devastation of World War II.
Sponsor: N/A
Producer: Emerson Film Corp.
Year: 1947
Length: 00:10:17
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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The Magic Bond
This film is about the Veterans of Foreign Wars as a fraternal and social organization, with emphasis on their projects that benefit community life and cohesion. Directed by Robert Altman before he ceased making industrial films in Kansas City.
Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Producer: Calvin Company
Year: 1955
Length: 00:14:13
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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Running Time:
DVD One : 01:02:31
DVD Two : 01:01:40
 EDITORIAL REVIEW:
Unlike most accounts of World War II, this DVD focuses on the social and economic life of U.S. Citizens who for one reason or the other could not enlist for active duty in the armed forces. The civilian perspective presented here speaks of the hardships and pains the civilians endured while supporting the war effort from home.
Though the overseas war effort was staggering, the films you will view on this informative DVD set focus on the behind-the-scenes endeavors that took place in the United States during the war.
From growing better crops and educating youth to eating better, the films deal with the smallest of issues related to social and economic concerns. They also foster better understanding between various ethnic groups and honor the contribution of African Americans in the war effort. The films extend an invitation to women to join the Coast Guard and educate on the safety measures during an unlikely gas attack. The DVDs round off with an inspiring story about the services and activities of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
While the films are shot in black and white and contain few dramatized reenactments, the thorough content makes this set of DVDs a valuable source of information about the home front during World War II
CUSTOMER'S REVIEWS:
"I really appreciate the tireless efforts of the War Department and other government agencies in making these fabulous educational films during WW II. The films are all relevant, meaningful and professionally produced. After more than half a century they continue to educate and I found some of the clips on education valuable in my research work. I also appreciate the thematic presentation of these DVDs. Oh yes, the tips on diet are pretty useful too!"
Customer's Name : Grace Feldman (Lansing, Michigan)
"Everybody at a2zcds deserves a pat on their backs for producing yet another historic masterpiece. The insightful films put together on these DVDs are great and I particularly appreciate the credit given to African Americans in one of the films. This was rather rare in the 40s and that makes this clip that much more valuable. Great job a2zcds. Keep up your good work!"
Customer's Name : Marcia Roderick (Sacramento, California)
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Our professionally-produced DVDs are shipped in retail Amaray style DVD cases just like you would find in a store. These beautifully packaged DVDs make great gifts and are themselves works of art. While we offer some of the best prices anywhere, we have never sacrificed quality for price. |
System requirements:
Computer: Pentium II, 300mhz, 64mb RAM, DVD-ROM, compatible video and sound card.
Player: NTSC compatible DVD player, standard TV.
Region: All players, irrespective of region
NOTE ON COMPATIBILITY: While our DVDs are designed for optimal playback for all home DVD players, it is possible that some older systems will have trouble playing our DVDs. Although rare, it is worth mentioning. If this occurs you will receive a full refund.
Given that some of these videos are extremely old and their original audio quality is not very good, we have tried to improve it to the best possible quality. However, due to their inherent quality problems, you might still have a few instances where the audio is of a slightly lower volume. |
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