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Extraterrestres : La guerre des mondes aura-t-elle lieu ?
Dans ce documentaire, des scientifiques évoquent la vie au-delà de notre atmosphère et des scénarios possibles si d'autres formes de vie s'intéressaient à la Terre.
Archives of War, Vol. 3 - World War II: The Battles
The third installment in a series of videos that chronicle wars of the 20th century focuses on battles of World War II, using newsreel footage, much of it shot by Britain's Pathé News, to show how the war news was relayed to the home front. This video doesn't feature an overarching narrative, but the many segments, with titles such as "Latest from..
Brothers in Arms: The Pals Army of World War One
This film tells the epic story of the young men who joined up together, fought together and died together in World War One. It draws on a unique collection of filmed interviews with veterans in their nineties and hundreds who vividly remember how they volunteered with their friends in the first days of war to serve in Kitchener’s Army and the Pa..
Empires of Industry War Planes of World War II
World War II turned the American aviation industry into a huge, high-tech giant. The war spurred the production of more than 300,000 warplanes, among them some of the greatest planes of all time: the C-47 transport (the "Goony Bird"); the rugged B-17 Flying Fortress; the B-24 Liberator, mass-produced by Ford on the world's longest assembly line; th..
Project XX: The Great War--World War I
Alexander Scourby narrates this fascinating look at Western culture between the years 1914 and 1918, when the nations of Europe, and later America, plunged into a level of warfare unlike any known before.
Why We Fight: World War II: The Battle of China / War Comes to America
Part of Frank Capra's World War II propaganda series made for the U.S. Armed Forces, this program presents newsreel footage addressing the Battle of China and shifting opinion as the United States moves from isolationism to supporting the war. Highlights include Madame Chiang Kai-Shek's moving address to Congress, Edward R. Murrow's reports from Lo..
A World War II Fairytale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
Exploring Michael Mann's 1983 film adapted from the F. Paul Wilson novel and its impact.
All This and World War II
Peter Gabriel is among the rockstars performing the music of Lennon and McCartney against a montage of World War II newsreel footage.
The Fallen of World War II
The Fallen of World War II is an interactive documentary that examines the human cost of the second World War and the decline in battle deaths in the years since the war. The 15-minute data visualization uses cinematic storytelling techniques to provide viewers with a fresh and dramatic perspective of a pivotal moment in history. The film follows ..
GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II
GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II tells the story of the 550,000 Jewish American men and women who fought in World War II. In their own words, veterans both famous and unknown (from Hollywood director Mel Brooks to former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger) bring their war experiences to life: how they fought for for their nation and their ..
World War I: The Death of Glory
After World War I, after the destruction of the old world order, nothing was recognizable--and what was rebuilt was only a shadow of the greatness and history that had been destroyed. Using graphic footage, commentary by leading experts, battlefield tours, archival artifacts, and previously unpublished images from L'Album de la Guerre: 1914-1919, t..
Bob Hope: Memories of World War II
Bob Hope Remembers
World War II: The Battle of Kursk
The tidal wave of the German advance had lost momentum when it broke against the outskirts of Moscow; the cold Russian winter had saved the city. Now the two most powerful armies on earth were to meet face to face in this ‘Clash of the Titans’. This is the true story of the greatest tank battle the world has ever seen, which resulted in the ult..
The Air Force Story: World War I
The history of the United States Air Force and the role of airplanes in WWI.
History of World War II: Vol. 3
This program examines the strategies the Allied forces used to surprise the Germans during the D-Day landing in Normandy; follows the Allies as they march through Paris, break down German defenses and eventually conquer Germany; and documents the war's end with the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan. This worldwide war fought via land, air and sea i..
Comment j'ai provoqué la seconde guerre mondiale 3 - Entre amis
Les aventures du soldat polonais malchanceux Franek Dolas pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. En septembre, il s'échappe de Stalag et se rend en France. Après cela, il se bat en Afrique et en Europe.
Gas Warfare of World War I
A look back at the terrifying use of Gas as a deadly weapon in WWI.
Undeveloped World War II Film Discovered
Found film offers unique insights into the past, but only if it is carefully preserved. The Rescued Film Project, founded by Levi Bettweiser, is an archive of images that were captured on film between the 1930s and early 2000s. Each image in the archive was rescued from undeveloped rolls of film found in locations all over the world. In this short ..
BBC History of World War II
With 30 hours of programming in 10 volumes and three full-length bonus programs, the BBC History of World War II goes beyond even The World at War for its depth of scope, its breadth of analyses, and the high quality of its production values. The collection is filled with poignantly fascinating moments, such as when an aging American veteran revisi..
Showbiz Soldiers of World War II
Did you know that dozens of popular celebrities, actors and entertainers fought in the Second World War? From Oscar winning Hollywood stars to TV comedy heroes, the story of their bravery is as entertaining as their on screen performances. From Purple Heart to Atlantic Star, many were awarded for their gallantry in battle and several were actually ..
