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‘Edge of War’ TV Series Departs from Traditional Documentary Style

Jay Wertz | Published: April 03, 2012 at 3:08 pm

The new Military Channel series ‘Edge of War’ takes a different approach, using extensive dramatic re-enactments to enhance the narrative as it explores the reasons behind the decisions to go to war in conflicts from 1939 to the 1980s. General Wesley K. Clark, (Ret.) hosts.

An Airman’s Story – DVD Review

Rick Martin | Published: August 01, 2011 at 1:59 pm

“An Airman’s Story: Duty, Honor, Country The Legacy Lives On” is an independent, hour-long documentary focusing primarily on the American pilots who flew F105s and F4 Phantoms against the Communist MiGs during the Vietnam War.

Wartorn 1861 – 2010: DVD Review

Gerald D. Swick | Published: May 11, 2011 at 7:43 am

Wartorn 1861–2010 may be tough to watch in its exploration of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from the American Civil War to modern times, but its information is essential for veterans and their families and friends coping with PTSD.

The Conspirator – Movie Interview

Jim Zabek | Published: May 06, 2011 at 4:40 pm

The history advisor to the movie The Conspirators, Fred Borch, sits down with Armchair General to discuss how he helped ensure the movie was accurate from both an historical and legal perspective.

The Americans in the Bulge – DVD Review

Richard N Story | Published: March 24, 2011 at 12:18 pm

“The Americans in the Bulge” DVD tells the story of the battle that was to take place in the coldest winter in living memory, at the one place none of the Allies expected an attack. Highly recommended.

Ken Burns’ ‘The Civil War’ Commemorative Edition DVD – Review

Jerry D. Morelock | Published: March 23, 2011 at 9:07 am

The six-DVD Commemorative Edition of Ken Burns ‘The Civil War’ is even better than the original series, now digitally remastered with remixed sound, 52 minutes of previously unseen interviews with Ken Burns and Shelby Foote, and more.

Winter in Wartime – Movie Review

Published: March 09, 2011 at 12:14 am

‘Winter in Wartime,’ named best Dutch film in 2008, is part war film, part suspense thriller, part loss-of-innocence character study set against the Netherlands’ ‘Hunger Winter’ of 1944 – 45. It debuts in America March 18, 2011.

The Americans on Hell’s Highway – DVD Review

Neal West | Published: July 01, 2010 at 11:25 am

This Armchair General review of the DVD The Americans on Hell’s Highway praises the clever editing that melds period photos and film with action performed by modern reenactment groups.

100 Greatest Spy Movies – What’s Number 1?

Armchair General | Published: December 02, 2009 at 6:45 pm

Here’s your chance to choose the greatest spy movie of all time, from a list of 100 Greatest Spy Movies compiled by the editors of American History magazine!

The Americans on D-Day – DVD Review

Published: August 19, 2009 at 3:47 pm

The Americans on D-Day is part documentary, part battlefield tour, incorporating WWII film clips and photos, maps and veterans’ reminisces with scenes shot in modern Normandy. An Armchair General review.

Producer Peter Hankoff – Why Historical Documentaries Matter

Published: August 11, 2009 at 6:32 pm

Peter Hankoff has written and produced notable historical documentary films for television. Here, he answers questions about the genre, handling sensitive subjects, and why ‘if something really horrible happens, I’ll probably get that assignment.’

Brothers At War – Interview with Jake Rademacher and Gary Sinise

Jay Wertz | Published: May 21, 2009 at 7:13 pm

In the documentary film ‘Brothers at War’ a civilian follows his two brothers, members of the 82nd Airborne Division, into the combat zones of Iraq. Exclusive interview with Director/producer Jake Rademacher and executive producer Gary Sinise.

Brendan Gleeson as Winston Churchill in ‘Into the Storm’ – An Interview

Gerald D. Swick | Published: May 20, 2009 at 11:37 am

Brendan Gleeson talks about portraying British Prime Minister Winston in HBO Films’ Into the Storm and about his work in other historical dramas.

Must-See TV Alert! Art of War – History Channel Special Presentation

Jerry D. Morelock | Published: April 27, 2009 at 5:22 pm

The History Channel adapts The Art of War, the classic work by Sun Tzu, for television. Armchair General magazine’s editor in chief Col. Jerry Morelock reports.

Return to Tarawa – Interview With Leon Cooper

Jay Wertz | Published: April 24, 2009 at 10:34 pm

An interview with Leon Cooper, a WW II veteran who created The Military Channel documentary Return to Tarawa, the Leon Cooper Story, to expose what he calls an American disgrace, forgotten remains and the continuing desecration of Tarawa’s Red Beach.

Must-See TV Alert! Patton 360 – on HISTORY

Jerry D. Morelock | Published: April 17, 2009 at 5:37 pm

PATTON 360 using cutting-edge animation, archival footage, and interviews with veterans of Patton’s Army to immerse viewers into the battles of World War II. Now appearing on HISTORY.

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