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History Of World War II Combat America
With a wingspan of over 103 feet and weighing a mind-boggling 55,000 pounds at takeoff, the four engine B-17 Flying Fortress was one of the most popular warplanes ever built. The Flying Fortress first flew on July 28, 1935. Few B-17s were in service at the end of 1941, but by May 1945 an amazing 12,726 B-17s had rolled out of the factories. With a ..
History Of World War II Europe Invaded
Witness how the ambitions of one power-hungry man- Adolph Hitler-changed the course of world history forever! From his unprovoked invasion of Holland to his brilliant tactical invasion of France, this Video provides an in-depth view of how Hitler planned to bring Europe and the rest of the world under the Nazi flag!
The Great Battles of World War II
This patriotic documentary produced during World War II focuses on the definitive battles fought in the skies above England. Archival footage and exclusive interviews bring the Battle of Britain to life in this second installment of the acclaimed, three-part series. Also included is film of the battle's 50th anniversary observance, during which air..
The Secret Weapons of World War II
This is the untold story of space exploration. How a secret Nazi project almost destroyed Europe during WWII and turned into the rocket that sent the first men to the Moon. From the war to the Moon: this is the story of the V2 rockets.
The Luckiest Man in World War 2
During the Second World War Alistair Urquhart was captured by the Japanese, tortured, starved and sent to work on the Death Railway in Thailand. After years in the camp he was loaded onto an airless cargo ship which was torpedoed by an American submarine. Alistair was one of the sole survivors - and drifted alone for days in the South China Sea bef..
World War II Greatest Battles: The World at War & December 7th
The World at War: The events between 1931 and 1941 that drew the U.S. into war are shown in dramatic detail, starting with the Japanese incursion into Manchuria and ending with the attack on Pearl Harbor. Time: 48 minutes. December 7th: At 7:55 AM on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, the Japanese began an air attack that devastated the Pacific fleet and..
The Secret Weapon That Won World War II
Discover how a small Florida town called Boca Raton was the site of a top-secret military project during World War II. Thousands of airmen were tasked with learning the ins and outs of an emerging technology known as airborne radar. See how this tiny device turned the tide of World War II for Allied forces.
The Forgotten Genocide: Europe's Gypsies in World War II
This is the first documentary film that tells the forgotten story of the annihilation of the Gypsies by the Nazis and their allies from one end to the other of Europe. With interviews of the survivors and archival footage never seen before the film points out the architects of this terrifying genocide and goes through all the territories where the ..
Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II
Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II, illuminates the wartime experiences of 600,000 “Rosie the Riveters” - pioneers who courageously triumph over racism and sexism to create job opportunities in industry and government for themselves and future generations of African American women.
Heroes On Deck: World War II on Lake Michigan
More than 100 WWII aircraft rest on the bottom of Lake Michigan just off the Chicago shoreline. During World War II, just off Chicago’s shoreline, the US Navy trained over 15,000 carrier pilots on two makeshift “flattops,” both former, coal-fired, side wheel passenger steamers. Not every pilot landed successfully on the pitching decks of th..
The Haunted Screen: German Film After World War I
In this film essay, critic Peter Buchka explores the German cinema of the 1920s, ranging from the disquieting images of Fritz Lang's Metropolis to the castrating sexuality of Marlene Dietrich in Die Blaue Engel. The program provides an introduction to Weimar cinema, with Buchka's essay narrated over the images from film clips of 1920s era German fi..
We Were There: Latino Remembrances of World War II
Hundreds of thousands of Latinos saw military action for the United States in World War II, and twelve of these heroes won our nation's most prestigious award, the Medal of Honor. All of the soldiers, sailors and airmen who served have a story to tell and now ten Latino veterans in their 70s and 80s offer reflections -- filled with heroism, fear, p..
History of World War II: The American Propaganda Machine
Struggling for renewal following the Great Depression of the early 1930s, the U.S. hoped to stay focused on domestic growth and keep out of conflicts overseas. But the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor demanded action and action demanded finances. Witness how the United States met this enormous financial challenge through innovative promotional campa..
World War II: A History of WWII (Part 2)
An examination of the major events of World War II, from the spread of fascism in Italy, the Blitzkrieg attacks, the fall of Norway, and more.
World War II: A History of WWII (Part 1)
Definitive history of the most horrific war fought in the 20th century, the 6-year conflict of World War II, from its start to Allied victory in 1945.
Territorial Evolution of Europe in World War II
Animated portrayal of territorial transitions of European countries in World War II using caricatures.
History Of World War II Soldiers Of Industry
When World War II drained American industries of skilled manpower, women rose to the occasion and ensured that the wheels of industry kept rolling. Witness how these unsung heroines fought the enemy with admirable willingness and dedication!
Blood and Oil: The Middle East in World War I
The feature-length documentary Blood and Oil – The Middle East in World War I exposes the Western greed and political intrigue which laid the foundation for wars, coups, revolts, oppressive dictators and military interventions in today’s Middle East. Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, modern Turkey and other hot spots are born as the Brit..
World War III
Khamis is a terrible football player, while playing football with his friends he shoots the ball away and broke an abandoned museum's window. After entering the museum he finds that statues become alive at 17:00.
Total War: World War II and the Home Front
The Second World War was the first modern conflict in which millions more civilians died than soldiers. As economic production became essential to military success, civilians were conscripted into factories – and suddenly became fair game. In Total War, eyewitnesses from Britain, Germany, Russia, Korea, Japan, and the United States tell the story..
