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Title: For the Novice or the Collector
Review: I want to somewhat defend "Encyclopedia of WWII-Box Set" against the other reviews. The important thing to keep in mind with this collection is the less sophisticated audience that director Frank Capra had in mind, as well as the era in which it was produced. As a history buff on WWII & a collector of documentaries, I found the emphasis of the propaganda interesting (yes, America used propaganda, too.) When viewing it, try to forget what you know or have learned since 1944. No, it's not the best documentary out there, but still worth a look. I'd recommend renting it or instead, see one of the best documentaries on WWII, the classic "World at War", narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier. It provides better scope & understanding of the war, seasoned by a 30-year gap between the events & the reflections.
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