calvinengsci

Great documentary about an important event in WWII. Mr. Jeremy Clarkson does it again in a similar style as "Greatest Raid of All Time" and "Victoria Cross For Valour". Informative and entertaining at the same time while treating the topic with utmost respect to those that gave up their lives in a brutal and sad fashion associated with all war tragedies. Above all this documentary is fantastic story telling with a good blend of great interviews with the surviving members of PQ17. Their struggle and bravery has been ignored for too long and recognition is long overdue.

Nice job and thank your for getting the story out into the mainstream. Looking forward to the next documentary by the same host.

Where Eagles Dare is one of the best if not "the" best war movie of its time. It stands the test of time and the chemistry of the characters is magical. The authenticity of location, sets, equipment and weapons should be a benchmark for all movies past or present. This movie is like a fantastic wine and it simply gets better with time. Re-watching it over again will allow you to find and enjoy parts of the plot and scenery simply missed the first time around. Placing Richard Burton in the lead with young Clint Eastwood was a stroke of genius. The story line keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last seconds of the film. What gets better than that. A definite cult classic.