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Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
From the first musket shots at Lexington and Concord to the precision-guided munitions employed in the fall of Baghdad, America's history has been forged in the heat of battle. Explores key moments of the American Revolution, the Alamo, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, as well as the conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and Iraq. Conveys the personal side of conflict not often found in history books.
Pub. Date
c2007.
Language
English
Description
From the first musket shots at Lexington and Concord to the precision-guided munitions in modern-day Baghdad, America's history has been forged in the heart of battle. Charts U.S. military conflict over two centuries. Explores key moments of the American Revolution, the Alamo, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, as well as the conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and Iraq. Draws upon the expertise of noted historians, military authorities,...
Pub. Date
[date not given]
Language
English
Description
"One of television's most popular series, the groundbreaking Combat! offers a gritty, unflinching look at American soldiers battling on the front lines in Europe during World War II, confronting imposing odds and demonstrating remarkable levels of ingenuity and courage."
Pub. Date
[date not given]
Language
English
Description
"One of television's most popular series, the groundbreaking Combat! offers a gritty, unflinching look at American soldiers battling on the front lines in Europe during World War II, confronting imposing odds and demonstrating remarkable levels of ingenuity and courage."
Series
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
In World War II, two historic Allied invasions played key roles in the defeat of the Axis powers. In this gripping DVD, witness the magnificent D-Day invasion of Normandy, when 150,000 brave soldiers stormed ashore to begin their march across Europe. Then discover the details surrounding another great invasion, the Beachhead at Anzio, in Italy. Here, a daring and aggressive maneuver cut the German lines between Rome and Cassino, and the Allied heroics...
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Defeat after defeat sent Hitler's plans for global domination spinning inexorably out of control, and Nazi leaders scrambled to protect their treasures and secrets at all costs. Meanwhile the advancing Allied forces discovered the unimaginable depth of Nazi depravity as they liberated the infamous extermination camps hidden in plain sight throughout eastern Europe. A string of strategic, political, and diplomatic blunders sealed the fate of the...
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
In the North African campaign of World War II, an elite team of Allied soldiers rides the dunes to battle the dreaded Afrika Korps of the German Army. Together, Sgt. Sam Troy (Christopher George), Sgt. Jack Moffitt (Gary Raymond), Pvt. Mark T. Hitchcock (Lawrence Casey), and Pvt. Tully Pettigrew (Justin Tarr) are The Rat Patrol - a four-man army who will stop at nothing to halt the unspeakable threat of the Nazi regime.
15) WWII in HD
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Uses the journals and accounts of those who served in the war's biggest battles to create a personal, introspective, and detailed look at life on and off the front lines. Follow 12 unforgettable Americans, and experience the war as seen through their eyes, in their own words, and it really looked and sounded. Transforms their stirring journey into a tangible piece of history.
16) Recount
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Explores one of the most dramatic and controversial events in recent U.S. election history, which shook a nation's faith in the ability to stage a fair and open election.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
World War II encompassed some of America's greatest triumphs and most bitter defeats. This comprehensive and intimate survey of this epic war features the greatest World War II documentaries, each packed with original archival footage, interviews with military experts and historians, and gripping reenactments. From the War in Europe to the war in the Pacific. From the American war plane industry to the Nuremberg trials. Also includes some of the greatest...
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
First-hand accounts of U.S. Veterans' experiences during the Vietnam War matched with in-country archival film footage, audio recordings and personal photos. Using innovative tactics like helicopter warfare, U.S. soldiers fought bloody battles at Ia Drang River Valley, Dak To and the Iron Triangle and undertook large-scale operations such as Cedar Falls and Junction City.
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Modern Marvels is a documentary television series that premiered on January 1, 1995 on History. The program features a run down on how technologies affect and are used in today's society. Since its debut in 1995, Modern Marvels has produced over 500 episodes covering various topics. Occasionally, the show airs a special sub-series called Engineering Disasters. These periodic episodes describe the circumstances of situations in which technology doesn't...
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