Produced in Russia with updated British narration, this documentary is a surprisingly evenhanded portrayal of The Great Patriotic War. It is also maintains a high standard in production values that make good use of detailed computer graphics and accurately equipped re-enactors displaying valid tactical portrayals. Sometimes the two are melded together seamlessly in scenes where live actors appear to move alongside CGI military vehicles. The CGI is of quality to the "Dogfights" "Greatest Tank Battles" and "Battle 360" series. Some Russian documentaries are guilty of glossing over the mistakes of Stalin and the negaive effects of his purges. This series doesn't hesitate to highlight mistakes made at every level, even after the Soviet Union had turned the tide of the conflict in 1943. Includes excellent animations of typical German and Red Army tactics at various stages of the war; brief bios of key commanders on both sides; and specifications of key weapons/vehicles. The only minor drawback are the maps which retain the original cyrillic spellings of place names showing major movements.