--- product_id: 48726259 title: "The World at War - The Ultimate Restored Edition [2010]" price: "₩203459" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/48726259-the-world-at-war-the-ultimate-restored-edition-2010 store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # The World at War - The Ultimate Restored Edition [2010] **Price:** ₩203459 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The World at War - The Ultimate Restored Edition [2010] - **How much does it cost?** ₩203459 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/48726259-the-world-at-war-the-ultimate-restored-edition-2010) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The World at War: The Ultimate Restored Edition is the definitive version of one of the greatest documentary series ever made. Each frame has been painstakingly restored and the audio enhanced and upgraded so that this is the best this award-winning series has ever looked and sounded. Narrated by Laurence Olivier and first broadcast in 1973 when memories of the Second World War were still clear in people's minds and the war's veterans numerous, over 26 episodes this unique series assembled these recollections, together with archive footage, to create one of the most powerful and successful historical documentaries ever seen. The voices of those that fought, worked or watched during the war gave each episode a vivid sense of what it was like to be there and was the hallmark of the series. Brand new to this DVD boxset for the first time ever: Hard of hearing subtitles, New widescreen presentation, 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound audio. Over 10 hours of special features includes: Brand new - Restoring the World at War - narrated by Sir Jeremy Isaacs, this feature explores every element of the restoration process, 11 features including the making of the original series, Photo galleries, Biographies Speeches and songs, Newsreels and maps. Review: First - this is awesome TV. Second, I don't get the cropping issue - I have binge-watched 20 of the 26 episodes and whilst much TV from the 70s - even what you remember fondly - has dated quite badly, this documentary remains masterful. You just keep wanting to see the next episode. The simple bringing together of archive footage, the key people who were there just being allowed to talk, and Olivier's considered but compelling narration, does not look its 43 years. The range - truly global - reflects and emphasises the global nature of the war. Plus the focus on the military reminds you how extraordinarily difficult a lot of it was to pull off (on both sides). And how cruel and random war can be. Meanwhile for those of us watching in 2016 when this is now really really history it's amazing to see so many of the key players talk - Doenitz and Speer and Himmler's chief of staff and Hitler's secretary, Eden, Harris, Mountbatten, Rab Butler. Not to mention ordinary people and Auschwitz survivors. Of all the people interviewed I think only one is still alive, Vera Lynn and she's 99. There are also innovations that you still see today - an introduction before the opening titles, freeze framing the last frame for the run out, the use of music generally. Ironically it was all harder to watch originally as it was first shown through the difficult winter of 1973-74 with the 3 day week and regular power cuts. In terms of quality, I have the DVD, it's a bit grainy but as good as it could be, a great restoration. As for the much debated cropping issue, maybe it's worse on the Bluray but I don't get it. I suppose having read the reviews there is a minor cropping at top and bottom but I don't see sections of heads cut off. Watching it full screen on my 42" screen is an immersive experience that it just wouldn't be if in original format with sides in black (like Brideshead that I rewatched recently) and even though I'd read the reviews before I bought I just haven't noticed it as I've watched. Maybe it would be different if I could remember watching it originally when it came out (when I was 9) but I don't think I saw much of it then. One final note - for anyone who grew up with ITV in the 70s the start of each episode with the Thames TV logo and short jingle is a little kick of nostalgia every time. I keep expecting the Magpie theme tune to come next. Review: Unique factual entertainment - I bought this product at the recommendation of former college tutor after discussing the lack of quality documentation on television (this was the pre-BBC Blue Planet days). The World at War begins at the circumstances leading to the outbreak of the Second World War, and takes you right to the very end. Explaining in detail (as much as a TV documentary can) not only the events of the time, but the causes and effects of the actions, and how with very little movement either way the world could be a much different place today. As well as the hours of core documentary, there are several other feature episodes on the discs covering events such as the Holocaust, and the lead up to Germany re-arming for war. There are also many bonus features on each episode to look through if you're a bit of a geek for these things like me. Other points: - The people that are interviewed in the series are the one thing that makes this series. 95% of the interviewees will be now pass away, so compared to modern documentary, its a real eye opener. Cabinet ministers from both sides, famous figures such as Karl Donitz and so forth. It really helps to immerse you in the footage. - What you get with this product, are hours, and hours of quality documentary narrated by the superb Laurence Olivier. In my opinion his narration really helps to make the series what it is. I somehow found myself more enthralled listening to his voice over the action on screen. - One negative in my view, is the menu system on the DVD navigation. Compared to more modern box sets its not easy to get around and looks dated. Saying that, this isnt a new series and if you can live with it thats only a minor issue. All in all, an epic series, and I think one which in the future will still continue to be held up as a definitive documentary. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Colour | Color / Black & White | | Contributor | Peter Tiffin | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,584 Reviews | | Format | Box set, Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound, Widescreen | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Fremantle Home Entertainment | | Number of discs | 11 | | Publication date | 20 Sept. 2010 | | Runtime | 32 hours and 29 minutes | ## Product Details - **Format:** Box set, Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound, Widescreen - **Contributor:** Peter Tiffin - **Language:** English - **Number of discs:** 11 - **Runtime:** 32 hours and 29 minutes ## Images ![The World at War - The Ultimate Restored Edition [2010] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81chKCQK03L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First - this is awesome TV. Second, I don't get the cropping issue *by M***E on 20 July 2016* I have binge-watched 20 of the 26 episodes and whilst much TV from the 70s - even what you remember fondly - has dated quite badly, this documentary remains masterful. You just keep wanting to see the next episode. The simple bringing together of archive footage, the key people who were there just being allowed to talk, and Olivier's considered but compelling narration, does not look its 43 years. The range - truly global - reflects and emphasises the global nature of the war. Plus the focus on the military reminds you how extraordinarily difficult a lot of it was to pull off (on both sides). And how cruel and random war can be. Meanwhile for those of us watching in 2016 when this is now really really history it's amazing to see so many of the key players talk - Doenitz and Speer and Himmler's chief of staff and Hitler's secretary, Eden, Harris, Mountbatten, Rab Butler. Not to mention ordinary people and Auschwitz survivors. Of all the people interviewed I think only one is still alive, Vera Lynn and she's 99. There are also innovations that you still see today - an introduction before the opening titles, freeze framing the last frame for the run out, the use of music generally. Ironically it was all harder to watch originally as it was first shown through the difficult winter of 1973-74 with the 3 day week and regular power cuts. In terms of quality, I have the DVD, it's a bit grainy but as good as it could be, a great restoration. As for the much debated cropping issue, maybe it's worse on the Bluray but I don't get it. I suppose having read the reviews there is a minor cropping at top and bottom but I don't see sections of heads cut off. Watching it full screen on my 42" screen is an immersive experience that it just wouldn't be if in original format with sides in black (like Brideshead that I rewatched recently) and even though I'd read the reviews before I bought I just haven't noticed it as I've watched. Maybe it would be different if I could remember watching it originally when it came out (when I was 9) but I don't think I saw much of it then. One final note - for anyone who grew up with ITV in the 70s the start of each episode with the Thames TV logo and short jingle is a little kick of nostalgia every time. I keep expecting the Magpie theme tune to come next. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique factual entertainment *by D***D on 8 September 2011* I bought this product at the recommendation of former college tutor after discussing the lack of quality documentation on television (this was the pre-BBC Blue Planet days). The World at War begins at the circumstances leading to the outbreak of the Second World War, and takes you right to the very end. Explaining in detail (as much as a TV documentary can) not only the events of the time, but the causes and effects of the actions, and how with very little movement either way the world could be a much different place today. As well as the hours of core documentary, there are several other feature episodes on the discs covering events such as the Holocaust, and the lead up to Germany re-arming for war. There are also many bonus features on each episode to look through if you're a bit of a geek for these things like me. Other points: - The people that are interviewed in the series are the one thing that makes this series. 95% of the interviewees will be now pass away, so compared to modern documentary, its a real eye opener. Cabinet ministers from both sides, famous figures such as Karl Donitz and so forth. It really helps to immerse you in the footage. - What you get with this product, are hours, and hours of quality documentary narrated by the superb Laurence Olivier. In my opinion his narration really helps to make the series what it is. I somehow found myself more enthralled listening to his voice over the action on screen. - One negative in my view, is the menu system on the DVD navigation. Compared to more modern box sets its not easy to get around and looks dated. Saying that, this isnt a new series and if you can live with it thats only a minor issue. All in all, an epic series, and I think one which in the future will still continue to be held up as a definitive documentary. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ultimate version of the ultimate WW2 Documentary *by M***D on 20 September 2010* Having watched this series on VHS, DVD and now Blu-Ray, this new Blu-Ray edition is the best yet. The picture is noticeably improved over the previous editions. There are obviously some segments of the film they were unable to improve, such as the black and white battle footage, but particularly the wartime colour footage and the interview segments are much sharper and show much less grain and dirt than previously. As regards the switch to Widescreen, I do not see this as an issue. I've now watched the first two episodes, and I see no problems what so ever with the aspect ratio. I certainly don't feel I'm missing out on anything!! Sound is very clear. I'm just listening in Stereo and not 5.1, but the commentary by Olivier, the music, and the sound from the archive footage are very clear and again are a marked improvement over the previous releases. The discs themselves keep the episode, biographical and series text elements from the previous DVD release. The only major change here is finally the inclusion of Subtitles. There are also, I believe, some new special features on the last disc, including a piece on the restoration process, but I haven't made it that far yet. As a final note, I was particularly impressed by the packaging. It's designed like a book, with each of the discs slipping in to its own case between each page - very well done. As you may have gathered, I'm extremely happy with this new Blu-ray, and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone with an interest in WW2. I would also recommend it as a worthwhile upgrade for anyone with the older DVD release. 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