The 4-DVD set “Narrow Escapes of World War II” from Athena Learning is the original, uncut UK version of these gripping tales of desperation and courage, and features over an hour of footage not shown when the series ran on The Military Channel in the US.

Armchair General’s 2012 shopping guide to gifts for the history buffs and gamers on your list.

Armchair General’s 2011 list of recommended games, books and DVDs.

Recommended military-history documentaries on DVD for gift-giving, these 2011 releases range from the War of 1812 and the American Civil War to World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan.

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 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.

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.