The Classic War Movie Collection

 

Disclaimer: This schedule is subject to change without notice. We will do our best to keep it up to date as it is subject to stock availability. The list is may not be complete as many series are subject to extension.

 

This list is for the most current issue that has been shipped by us. Some subscribers will not be at the current issue, but will be getting an extra issue each month in order to catch up.

 

About the Series:

 

The Classic War Movie Collection is not just for film buffs, and not just for military fanatics. It puts movies in context, bringing history to life in a totally new way. This collection brings together some of the greatest films of the genre.

The magazine opens with a critique of the film, describing the setting, the main characters and the thrust of the plot. This is followed up with a look at how the film was made, putting the cinematography in the context of the technology of the time - the advances in special effects, from the films of the great sea battles made in World War II (using models) to the computer graphic technology of today.  An equal part of the magazine is devoted to the historical context of the action and an analysis of how true to life the film is: what was the political and military motivation behind the action? Did the characters portrayed in the film actually exist? Were they as heroic/brutal/romantic as they were depicted in the film? Did the events actually happen as shown on celluloid?

Each issue contains the following strands:

Feature Movie:
A detailed look at the plot and characters, using stills from the film, to help you get the most enjoyment out of the DVD.  This article will not completely give away the plot and its ending, but will be an appraisal of the film, with cast list and details of the actors involved

In the Making:
The low-down on the making of the movie, discussing such questions as how the producers raised the cash, how the cast was selected, locations used, special effects, gossip, the book behind the film.

The Real War: 
Putting the film in its historical context, this section looks at the background to the events of the movie, describing the international situation at the time, the political and military tactics and strategies, and the final outcome of the relevant phase of the relevant war.

Fact or Fiction?
This section analyses any material that the screenplay was based on, how true to life the film is, and draws parallels between actual incidents and scenes in the film.

 

 

Publisher:                   DeAgostini

No. of planned parts:   61

Price:                         Issue #1 - $7.95

                                  Issue #2 onwards - $19.95

Storage items:             Binders $15.95 each and sent with issues 14, 29, 44

                                  DVD storage boxes $15.95 each and sent with issues 16, 31, 46

Subscription Gifts:       Free specially designed binder sent with your first delivery

                                  Free DVD storage box sent with your second delivery

                                  Free portable DVD player with 7” LCD display screen sent with your 10th delivery

 

*Please Note: Subscribers receive one gift per delivery

 

Dispatch Schedule:

* Dispatches the Week of the third Monday each Month 

 

 

 Most Current issues in despatch

Date Invoices at warehouse

Warehouse Completion Date/Payment Process Date

1, 2, 3

22-Sep-08

26-Sep-08

1, 2, 3

29-Sep-08

3-Oct-08

1, 2, 3

6-Oct-08

10-Oct-08

4, 5

20-Oct-08

24-Oct-08

6, 7

17-Nov-08

21-Nov-08

8, 9

15-Dec-08

19-Dec-08

10, 11

19-Jan-09

23-Jan-09

12, 13

16-Feb-09

20-Feb-09

14, 15, 16

16-Mar-09

20-Mar-09

17, 18

20-Apr-09

24-Apr-09

19, 20

18-May-09

22-May-09

21, 22

15-Jun-09

19-Jun-09

23, 24

20-Jul-09

24-Jul-09

25, 26

14-Aug-09

18-Aug-09

27, 28, 29

21-Sep-09

25-Sep-09

30, 31

19-Oct-09

23-Oct-09

32, 33

16-Nov-09

20-Nov-09

32, 33

16-Nov-09

20-Nov-09

34,35

21-Dec-09

25-Dec-09

36,37

18-Jan-10

22-Jan-10

38,39,40

15-Feb-09

19-Feb-09

41, 42

15-Mar-10

19-Mar-10

43, 44

19-Apr-10

23-Apr-10

45, 46

17-May-10

21-May-10

47,48

21-Jun-10

25-Jun-10

49,50

19-Jul-10

23-Jul-10

51,52

16-Aug-10

20-Aug-10

53,54

20-Sep-10

24-Sep-10

45, 46

17-May-10

21-May-10

47,48

21-Jun-10

25-Jun-10

49,50

19-Jul-10

23-Jul-10

51,52

16-Aug-10

20-Aug-10

53,54

20-Sep-10

24-Sep-10

55, 56, 57

18-Oct-10

22-Oct-10

58,  59

15-Nov-10

19-Nov-10

60, 61

20-Dec-10

24-Dec-10

 



Issue Contents:

 

Issue

Movie

 

1

The Great Escape

 

 

2

Where Eagles Dare

 

 

3

The Longest Day

 

 

4

The Dirty Dozen

 

 

5

Tora! Tora! Tora!

 

 

6

The Eagle has Landed

 

 

7

Von Ryan's Express

 

 

8

Reach for the Sky

 

 

9

A Bridge Too Far

 

 

10

Battle of Britain

 

 

11

Platoon

 

 

12

The Sand Pebbles

 

 

13

Kokoda

 

 

14

The Bridge at Remagen

 

 

15

Patton

 

 

16

633 Squadron

 

 

17

Paths of Glory

 

 

18

Full Metal Jacket

 

 

19

The Thin Red Line

 

 

20

Twelve O'Clock High

 

 

21

Courage Under Fire

 

 

22

The Blue Max

 

 

23

All Quiet on the Western Front (79)

 

 

24

In Which we Serve

 

 

25

Mosquito Squadron

 

 

26

49th Parallel

 

 

27

The Battle of the River Plate

 

 

28

The Heroes of Telemark

 

 

29

Kellys Heroes

 

 

30

The Big Red One

 

 

31

Sink the Bismarck

 

 

32

Tigerland

 

 

33

The Desert Fox

 

 

34

Halls of Montezuma

 

 

35

The Desert Rats

 

 

36

Ice Station Zebra

 

 

37

Memphis Belle

 

 

38

All Quiet on the Western Front  1930  

 

 

39

Macarthur

 

 

40

Ill Met by Moonlight

 

 

41

Above us the Waves

 

 

42

Battle of the Bulge

 

 

43

Heartbreak Ridge

 

 

44

Gettysburg

 

 

45

Bridge on the River Kwai

 

 

46

Das Boot

 

 

47

Black Hawk Down

 

 

48

The Guns of Navarone

 

 

49

Castle Keep

 

 

50

Sahara

 

 

51

Dark Blue World - 2001

 

 

52

Casualties of War

 

 

53

From Here to Eternity

 

 

54

The Caine Mutiny

 

 

55

Gardens of Stone

 

 

56

Tears of the Sun

 

 

57

Glory - 1989

 

 

58

Savior -1993

 

 

59

Anzio

 

 

60

Force 10 From Navarone - 78

 

 

61

Hamburger Hill