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Posted: 8/13/2011 3:03:21 PM EDT
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My Dad introduced me to Victory at Sea.
The soundtrack is incredicle. Richard Rogers at his finest. |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 3:06:16 PM EDT
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Great show. I could watch it for hours. |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 3:06:20 PM EDT
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Fantastic, in Chicago it used to come on over ther weekend.Used to watch it as a kid.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 3:12:20 PM EDT
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Watched the series way back when, and my wife gave me the DVD set for Christmas.
One of these days, I'm going to watch the DVDs. |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 3:15:02 PM EDT
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Some great footage in that series. Great memories.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 3:17:57 PM EDT
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I watched the VHS tapes dozens of times from the local library.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 3:29:31 PM EDT
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The soundtrack is incredicle. Richard Rogers at his finest. I've got the CD that I bought at second hand store. I couldn't believe that this thing even existed. |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 3:43:35 PM EDT
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I remember that series, World at War was another good one.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 3:47:00 PM EDT
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"The Battleships" is also a really good 4-part documentary on naval warfare.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 4:00:29 PM EDT
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I remember watching it on TV with my dad and Grandpa. Mid 60's I think. Good memories.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 4:05:22 PM EDT
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A couple years ago I bought the boxed DVD set off of Amazon. GREAT STUFF!! 
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Posted: 8/13/2011 4:17:17 PM EDT
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"The Battleships" is also a really good 4-part documentary on naval warfare. Watching it would convince even Dport that recommissioning all four Iowa class BBs is a fantastic idea. BBs FTMFW! |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 4:30:21 PM EDT
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My Dad introduced me to Victory at Sea. The soundtrack is incredicle. Richard Rogers at his finest. I have it, phenomenal. Amazing that I can almost visualize what's happening during the war based solely on the music. |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 4:31:36 PM EDT
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I got the whole series on DVD for five bucks at Wallyworld. Now I need World At War.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 4:33:40 PM EDT
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Fantastic series. I picked up the whole thing for ten bucks not too long ago.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 4:36:28 PM EDT
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"The Battleships" is also a really good 4-part documentary on naval warfare. Watching it would convince even Dport that recommissioning all four Iowa class BBs is a fantastic idea. BBs FTMFW! The USS Arizona Memorial is the final word in the battleship argument. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 4:37:21 PM EDT
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I can still hear the music and see the waves with the big V. One of my favorite programs on Sundays. |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 4:39:19 PM EDT
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Quoted: BB's are not a feasible option right now. When railgun technology comes out and can be fitted on a ship, then the BB's may make a comeback. Quoted: "The Battleships" is also a really good 4-part documentary on naval warfare. Watching it would convince even Dport that recommissioning all four Iowa class BBs is a fantastic idea. BBs FTMFW! |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:02:17 PM EDT
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Loved that series - my favorite was and will always be the Battle Of Midway and the first battle Of THe Phillipine Sea. (The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot).
Nothing more awe-inspiring than to see a pack of Grumman Hellcats dispense some Lake City M2 AP on a thin-skinned Japanese Zero and making him go down in Flames. 
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:06:52 PM EDT
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My Dad would always pop up a bunch of popcorn before 'Victory at Sea" came on. I remember another show at about the same time called "Navy Log", but I can't remember a thing about it.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:09:30 PM EDT
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My dad was in the navy in the pacific. To say he loved it is quite the understatement. He and my husband bonded over long talks about his time at sea. I bought him every good DVD set I could find about WWII. When he died my mom gave them back to us. I've since bought my husband civil war DVDs to go with them. Good stuff.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:09:41 PM EDT
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Quoted: My Dad would always pop up a bunch of popcorn before 'Victory at Sea" came on. I remember another show at about the same time called "Navy Log", but I can't remember a thing about it. Mostly personal stories rather than plain old history.  |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:16:28 PM EDT
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Victory at Sea is what ultimately inspired me to join the Navy and serve on a tin can. Seriously.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:23:56 PM EDT
[#24]
I love that series!
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:43:45 PM EDT
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I remember that series, World at War was another good one. Just bought it last month, Band of Brothers on the way. |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:46:56 PM EDT
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Love that show, watched it all the time when I was a kid. I have the whole series on DVD, and I'm only 31.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:50:53 PM EDT
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Some of the things that are before my time...are just that.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:52:35 PM EDT
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FLAL1A was thinking just today how much he missed The Neutral Observer's posts. FLAL1A is gratified to see The Neutral Observer posting.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:53:37 PM EDT
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Watched the series way back when, and my wife gave me the DVD set for Christmas. One of these days, I'm going to watch the DVDs. Pro tip: Your wife will be immensely gratified if she walks in and sees you watching it. It will be like a present from you to her. |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:57:23 PM EDT
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I'm well under 50, but I know the series well. My Dad and Uncles all have the complete series and I've seen each episode many times. Great series!
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:59:12 PM EDT
[#31]
Used to watch it when I was a kid. (70's)
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Posted: 8/13/2011 6:26:24 PM EDT
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If you're under the age of 50, you might not know about this. In the 1952-1953 season, NBC broadcast a special documentary, titled Victory At Sea, which covered the naval war during World War Two. Being an American program, it had heavy emphasis on the Pacific War. Orchestral music, war footage, and good, old-fashioned patriotism. If you don't like this, you're a communist and you should be ashamed of yourself. Part 1 of Episode 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ausVC2NhAo i have the dvd set i got it at big lots for $6 |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 6:35:54 PM EDT
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I cannot listen to the opening music without being transported back to Warden Field for pass-in-review....
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Posted: 8/13/2011 6:36:19 PM EDT
[#34]
I loved that show!
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Posted: 8/13/2011 6:41:07 PM EDT
[#35]
I remember watching it as a child about 20 years ago. Good stuff.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 6:42:26 PM EDT
[#36]
My dad had the soundtrack, and I'd listen to it.
I now have the DVD set of VaS. |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 6:45:47 PM EDT
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Fantastic, in Chicago it used to come on over ther weekend.Used to watch it as a kid. Same here, never missed an episode. |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 6:47:34 PM EDT
[#38]
I own very few DVDs, but I own this series. Brings back memories of my childhood watching with my Dad.
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Posted: 8/14/2011 8:51:28 AM EDT
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"The Battleships" is also a really good 4-part documentary on naval warfare. Watching it would convince even Dport that recommissioning all four Iowa class BBs is a fantastic idea. BBs FTMFW! The USS Arizona Memorial is the final word in the battleship argument. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Really? I thought it was the Wisconsin and Mighty Mo firing cruise missiles at targets in Iraq and shelling targets on land with 16" guns. Academic at this point. I was simply offering Dport the opportunity to implode. |
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Posted: 8/14/2011 10:28:20 AM EDT
[#40]
I have all of it on DVD.
I love that show.
Plus, I am old enough that I saw it first-gun on TV back then.
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Posted: 8/14/2011 10:30:18 AM EDT
[#41]
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I remember that series, World at War was another good one. Have that on DVD as well.
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Posted: 8/14/2011 10:32:07 AM EDT
[#42]
Quoted: Quoted: "The Battleships" is also a really good 4-part documentary on naval warfare. Watching it would convince even Dport that recommissioning all four Iowa class BBs is a fantastic idea. BBs FTMFW! In. PBS used to play Victory at Sea every Sunday when I was in grade school I thought it was cool as hell. Got the DVD set from my kid for my B'day a couple years ago.
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Posted: 8/14/2011 11:38:50 AM EDT
[#43]
I have it on DVD.
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Posted: 8/14/2011 11:48:05 AM EDT
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If you're under the age of 50, you might not know about this. In the 1952-1953 season, NBC broadcast a special documentary, titled Victory At Sea, which covered the naval war during World War Two. Being an American program, it had heavy emphasis on the Pacific War. Orchestral music, war footage, and good, old-fashioned patriotism. If you don't like this, you're a communist and you should be ashamed of yourself. Part 1 of Episode 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ausVC2NhAo Thanks for the link man, it's awesome. Just don't read the comments under the video. 
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Posted: 8/14/2011 11:49:34 AM EDT
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I saw it first run on TV... brought home the reality of what war & death was...pretty strong stuff for a small kid
Nevertheless, excellent production & superb soundtrack! Yes, World At War is 30+ hours of in-depth history that should be required for every school kid and, yes I do have the DVDs...
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Posted: 8/14/2011 1:21:43 PM EDT
[#46]
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My Dad introduced me to Victory at Sea. The soundtrack is incredicle. Richard Rogers at his finest. My father had the soundtracks on vinyl, I guess they're probably mine now since he passed last year. 
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Posted: 8/14/2011 3:08:29 PM EDT
[#47]
I've been watching this.
This and knowledge of the European theater, which ONE of the following would have changed the war to be faster: Choose Only 1: Cruise Missiles M1-A modern tanks (in same number as shermans) Miniguns or other crew served weapon M-16 or AR-10 type rifle UCAVs (Armed UAVs) My vote would go to UCAVs. Since a lot of the mucking about was to find the enemy, followed by a hot battle. |
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Posted: 8/14/2011 3:13:09 PM EDT
[#48]
Watched it growing up (early 80's) with my Uncle Louie, who was a tin can Sailor in WWII.
Victory at Sea is the reason I went to the Naval Academy. |
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Posted: 8/14/2011 5:40:52 PM EDT
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I have it on DVD. All upright Americans own a copy of Victory At Sea on DVD. I ordered mine on Amazon.com for something like $23.00 after shipping a few years back. A week after I received my order, I was in Wal Mart and saw it in the $5.00 bin for, well, $5.00-same 3 disk edition. I picked up a copy there and gave it to my Dad, who in my youth would sit down with me and watch it (along with World At War) when I was very young. I'm sure many here-like myself-feel that it was some of the best bonding time one could have with his father. I still watch it on Sunday evenings every now and again. My father comes over and we still watch it sometimes
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Posted: 8/14/2011 7:20:45 PM EDT
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I remember the series as a kid. I also listened to them on records in the school library.
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