war be hell . but this documentary of wwii be heaven . not only be this series a breath taking and almost exhaustive look at the second world war and it a poetic masterpiece tell clearly and superbly by laurence olivier . this documentary series define the genre . it sweepingly long and no doubt and but you will enjoy all of them and want to come back for more and more . ( i have the series on dvd and i probably watch the series three time a year ) . truly and this be an impeccable bit of film making . other than olivier and the best part of the series be listen to the veteran tell their story while whether it be about an actual battle or about find a hog to butcher so they could have something delicious for supper . i be go to go watch it right now ( again and my . 11th time ) .