Amazon Blu-ray Deal of the Week: The War (Expired)

Amazon's Blu-ray Deal of the Week affects PBS' The War. Through August 25th, Amazon is offering the set for $54.99 (a 58% discount from its MSRP of $129.99).

Directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick (Prohibition), this seven-part documentary examines the United States' involvement in World War II. Burns and Novick split their focus between two fronts: the grueling, often brutal combat experience of American G.I.'s serving in Europe and in the Pacific, and those civilians stateside doing their best to support the war effort.

The six-disc Blu-ray package offers The War in its broadcast aspect ratio of 1.78:1 with 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio tracks and assorted bonus supplements, including behind-the-scenes documentaries, further conversations with Burns and Novick's interview subjects, deleted scenes, and audio commentaries on selected War episodes.

This deal expires at 12 AM PST/3 AM EST next Sunday, August 26th.