Scorched Earth: Partisans (2001) DVD
 
Featuring some amazing archive footage, this programme highlights the importance of the organised civilian groups who fought military actions or performed acts of espionage, sabotage, disruption and protest against occupying forces. Many risked their lives on a daily basis. This programme also looks at the French Resistance and asks searching questions about its effectiveness, while seeking to separate the myths from the facts. Other perhaps less well-documented groups which fall under the spotlight include the successful partisans of Yugoslavia, commanded by Tito and the resistance groups of Russia.

This comprehensive documentary features:
￭ An in-depth analytical view
￭ A selection of illuminating interviews with battle experts who shed light on the military and political complexities of the campaign
￭ Archive footage of Anzio Annie, one of the notorious German heavy guns which caused such devastation during the Anzio landings
￭ The utilisation of detailed 3D graphics to illustrate strategies
￭ The weapons and tactics that changed the face of war