DVD documentary suggestions

[GratefulCitizen]

Didn't want to disrupt the flow of another thread, so it's new.

Kid #2 is 10 years old, male, and has demonstrated that he can understand ideas which are complex and/or subtle.
He shows interest in most things military, military history (from contemporary back to ancient), medicine, and (oddly) metallurgy.

Been perusing Netflix, but there seems to be plenty of propaganda mixed into the documentaries.
Can't separate the wheat from the chaff.

I would be grateful for any suggestions which accurately portray military ideas, doctrines, and history (including political context).
Any suggestions on medicine and metallurgy would also be welcome.

Higher levels of sophistication would be preferred.
If he can't understand it, I'll watch and try to explain.

If I can't understand it, I'll ask someone here.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.

-GC

[Todd 1]

The History Channel “Weird Weapons Of WW2: The Allies” and “Weird Weapons Of WW2: The Axis”

Here are a two clips from the documentary if you want to check it out first:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMGHt6lHWn8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxu99AjI3CA

[ProdigalSon]

While the ACW has been generally saturated with terrible and inaccurate films, a small film company has been turning out some top notch documentaries on lesser known engagements (versus the big name battles out east) during the war. Not sure you can get these at Netflix, but it's worth a shot.

Chickamauga, GA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbKwDfxsukc
Franklin, TN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHEce7Hlu0c

[incarcerated]

Originally Posted by GratefulCitizen

Kid #2 is 10 years old, male, and has demonstrated that he can understand ideas which are complex and/or subtle.
He shows interest in most things military, military history (from contemporary back to ancient), medicine, and (oddly) metallurgy.

Consider Ken Burns' "The Civil War," and the film "Gettysburg" (though not a documentary, worthwhile all the same, especially for a ten year-old).
Find a good local reenactment, preferably one with > 400 participants, and 12+ cannon that are fired generously.

[T-Rock]

May not be what you’re looking for, but kitman tv has a few politically incorrect documentaries online…

Subjects like the Armenian Genocide:

http://kitmantv.blogspot.com/2008/12...-genocide.html

http://kitmantv.blogspot.com/2009/05...holocaust.html

[turducken]

Grateful Citizen,

I normally throw a netflix documentary or something on when doing homework just for background noise, and recently (past 1-2 weeks) Netflix has been putting up a fairly wide selection of Nat Geo documentaries. Watched a pretty good one on Vietnam combat photographers yesterday. IIRC its called Vietnam:The Hidden War or something similar to that. Some fairly interesting, if basic documentaries on Fed LE, SF selection and a few OEF/OIF docs as well.

[turc2188]

Good Evening everyone,

I came across these archives:

http://www.archive.org/details/gov.archives.arc.2569708

and I have watched 2 films that were very eye-opening and jaw-dropping to me. I hope that this delayed reply will be welcomed news!

I am going to be heading back to strengthen my body and mind

Respectfully,
Turc

[219seminole]

The classic Victory at Sea series is on youtube as well as on DVD and Blu-ray...it's in the public domaine, though.

It has one of greatest title sequences and theme music ever put on film. It was first on during 1952-53 season and I may have seen it then as a 4 year old. For me, this has always been something I knew about and it may have started my interest in history.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ausVC2NhAo

[Surf n Turf]

Grateful Citizen,
Here are a few links on military that you might find suitable for your son. Some excellent lectures are also available on some of these subjects (same URL’s)
I will work on medicine and metallurgy.
SnT

FAMOUS BATTLES IN HISTORY (including:
Battle of Thermopylae
Battles BC – Joshua
Ancient Battles BC (Greeks vs Persians) Alexander the Great.
Dark Ages 1of10

Military Channel
Art of War-Sun Tzu
War of 1812
Real Heroes of Telemark

[Sigaba]

Ethics in America <<LINK1>>, episodes 6 and 7.

6. Under Orders, Under Fire (Part I)

How do we wage war when the enemy dresses as civilians and children throw bombs? Generals William Westmoreland, David Jones, and Brent Scowcroft, correspondents Peter Jennings and Mike Wallace, and others question the duty to follow orders and a commander's obligation to protect soldiers.

7. Under Orders, Under Fire (Part II)

The carnage of My Lai raises the issue of confidentiality between the soldier, his religious confessor, and military justice. Generals debate the clash between military tribunals and the right of confidentiality with Chaplain Timothy Tatum of the U.S. Army War College, the Reverend J. Bryan Hehir of the U.S. Catholic Conference, and others.

Link for part I <<LINK2>>. Link for part II <<LINK3>>

[Romeo23]

Ken Burns: The War

Is available on Netflix. It is a PBS presentation on a few soldiers who participated in battles through the war. Quite long and at time may be boring, but a good look at how it impacted different regions of the US during the conflict.

Cheers,
R

[S. B. Newman]

G.C.

This one has recently been released by an independent film producer named Eric Dow. You can find him on Facebook or the fan page under the title of the film, "Honor in the Valley of Tears."

This is a you tube video clip for the film that is not available on Netflix but it is available through Amazon.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwEzOWo8w4E

You may want to view it first, before showing it to your son.

Best of luck