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WWII From Space
Documentary · History · War · 2012
WWII from Space delivers World War II in a way you've never experienced it before. This HISTORY special uses an all-seeing CGI eye that offers a satellite view of the conflict, allowing you to experience it in a way that puts key events and tipping points in a global perspective. By re-creating groundbreaking moments that could never have been captured on camera, and by illustrating the importance of simultaneity and the hidden effects of crucial incidents, HISTORY presents the war's monumental moments in a never-before-seen context. And with new information brought to the forefront, you'll better understand how a nation ranked 19th in the world's militaries in 1939 emerged six years later as the planet's only atomic superpower.
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WWII From Space
2012 Documentary · History · War 1h 28m
Critical arithmetic
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Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.4 / 10
Community rating
WWII from Space delivers World War II in a way you've never experienced it before. This HISTORY special uses an all-seeing CGI eye that offers a satellite view of the conflict, allowing you to experience it in a way that puts key events and tipping points in a global perspective. By re-creating groundbreaking moments that could never have been captured on camera, and by illustrating the importance of simultaneity and the hidden effects of crucial incidents, HISTORY presents the war's monumental moments in a never-before-seen context. And with new information brought to the forefront, you'll better understand how a nation ranked 19th in the world's militaries in 1939 emerged six years later as the planet's only atomic superpower.
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The archetype split
Who fights over WWII From Space?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Simon George
Written by
Simon George
Corey Johnson
Narrator (voice)
G
Geoffrey Wawro
Self - University of North Texas
P
Patrick W. Singer
Self - 21st Century Defence Initiative, Brookings
B
Bob Jefferey
Self - Worldwide Chairman & CEO, JWT
C
Chris Semancik
Self - U.S. Army Center of Military History, Fort Belvoir
R
Raymond V. Mason
Self - Lt. Gen., Kev Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, G4
J
James Jay Carafano
Self - The Heritage Foundation
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Put WWII From Space on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.