History's 'WWII in HD' trailer

When History announced its development slate a couple months back, there was one item in their release that sounded really interesting: Taking vintage WWII film footage and converting it into high definition for the first time.

At the network's press tour panel in Pasadena today, History opened with a trailer for the resulting project, "WWII in HD," and the images were stunning.

There's still the grain, scratches and flatness that one expects from 65-year-old footage, but you also get a sense that you're looking at a moment in history from a perspective you have not seen before. It's a safe bet that Hilter-in-high-def will do well for the network, especially with History taking the extra step of crafting a story around the footage rather than simply leaning on images. It's a 10-part documentary series that's planned for this fall.

Here's the trailer. Keep in mind, this online video's resolution is not HD, but it still gives you some idea of the improved clarity...

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