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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..
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..
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 ..
Hollywood Propaganda and World War II
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT was released a year before the U.S. entered World War II. The ending of the film was added at the last minute to bolster anti-isolationist sentiment among American viewers.
Shanghai 1937: Where World War II Began
The Battle of Shanghai has been described as the last battle of World War I, and the first battle of World War II. It was a warning to the world, a warning that was ignored. And it was the place where the destiny of modern China was set in motion. Based on the book “Shanghai 1937: Stalingrad on the Yangtze” by Danish author Peter Harmsen, this ..
Comment j'ai provoqué la seconde guerre mondiale 1 - L'évasion
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.
World War II Greatest Battles: The Battle of Midway & Global War
The Battle of Midway: A pivotal battle in the Pacific, Midway was also the first filmed in color, from the dawn alarm and the action at sea to the tragic down of the remaining Japanese fleet. Time: 20 minutes. Global War: In an objective, unsentimental manner, this film documents the Army's wartime efforts in 1943, from Patton's army marching up t..
Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II
An account of Black American soldiers in World War II who combated racism in the segregated military and on the home front.
The Last Days of World War II
Chronicles the last days of WWII with original footage of the Allied advance in Europe, the final battles, and the after-effects of peace such as the Nuremberg Trials and the beginnings of the Cold War.
Great Raids of World War II
Showcases a series of daring raid made by various sections of the British military during World War II. The raids highlighted are "Stopping Hitler's A-Bomb", "Prison Busters", Radar Beam Raiders", "Storm at St. Nazaire", "Cockleshell Raiders" and "Arctic Commando Assaults". Each raid is analyzed, the reasons for it taking place, the planning and ex..
Geronimo: The U.S. Airborne in World War II
This captivating documentary explores the careers of military parachute jumpers in World War II and their astonishing bravado as they prepared for deployment behind enemy lines without immediate reinforcement from ground troops. Through archival footage and fascinating interviews with war veterans and historians, the film underscores -- and celebra..
The History Channel Ultimate Collections: World War II
World War II encompassed some of America's greatest triumphs and most bitter defeats. World War II: Ultimate Collections is a comprehensive and intimate survey of this epic war.THE HISTORY CHANNEL® has collected nearly 30 of its greatest World War II documentaries each packed with original archival footage interviews with military experts and hist..
Famous Fighters of World War II: Vol. 2
Delving into the history, development and pivotal roles of four World War II Allied aircraft, this fascinating documentary features plenty of dramatic action footage as well as interviews with pilots who flew the planes in combat. Warbirds profiled in Volume 2 include the North American P-51 Mustang, the Vickers-Armstrong Supermarine Spitfire, the ..
On Common Ground: A World War II Reunion
Combat in the Huertgen Forest ranked among the most devastating of World War II, with American and German forces suffering casualties upwards of 60,000 troops. More than a half-century later, soldiers from both sides assemble at the site for an emotional reunion. The intense feelings they experienced as young men are never far from the surface. Tom..
Famous Fighters of World War II: Vol. 1
Learn about the amazing fighter planes that brought combat into the sky with this historical World War II documentary that features interviews with pilots, dramatic re-creations of dogfights and detailed footage of the planes. The film focuses on the history, development and use of four famous American designs: the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the Curt..
Parsifal: The Hidden Causes of World War II
Based on Worldwide Defeat by Salvador Borrego, it exposes the forbidden side of history and reveals Adolf Hitler's hamartia.
Homefront Heroines: The WAVES of World War II
Equal pay as men. Designer clothes. And (eventually) respect. It's the story about the Greatest Generation that you haven't heard. Homefront Heroines: The WAVES of World War II introduces a group of quirky, independent and determined women who went where no women had gone before: into the Navy as WAVES, or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Ser..
Secret Russian Aircraft of World War II
See rare footage of test flights and meet the men who helped shape aviation history. A detailed look at the Soviet Union's efforts to conquer the skies during WWII. See original designs that inspired later aviation breakthroughs. Learn how Stalin's paranoia handicapped his brilliant engineers.
