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WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi Downfall
For nearly five years, Hitler's Third Reich has dominated Europe. Germany braces for an Allied invasion, fortifying the Atlantic Wall with steel, concrete, and advanced weaponry. Led by the USA, a global alliance faces overwhelming odds, launching a massive military assault to break Germany's grip on Western Europe and reclaim freedom from Nazi control.
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World of Warships Clash of Titans
World War II at sea was marked by the rise of submarines, leading to fierce battles above and below the waves. Crews faced overcrowding and claustrophobia in these confined spaces. This technological evolution paved the way for modern submarines. Developed by Germany, submarines became as crucial to naval warfare as strategic bombers were to the skies, with other countries soon following suit.
Battlezone: The Vietnam War
The combined US Forces offer advice to the natives of South Vietnam.
Modern Warfare: Russia In Afghanistan
In 1979, the Soviets had ill-suited uniforms and inferior fighting tactics, and found it impossible to defeat the popular Afghan guerrilla army. They had underestimated their enemy and lacked the forces to win.
The Crusade in the Pacific
Crusade in the Pacific looks at U.S. and British interests in the Pacific prior to World War II including Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Australia, and New Zealand. It also looks at developments in Siam, China, and Japan focusing on the growth of modernization and militarism in Japan prior to the war.
Nazi War Criminals
Nazi war criminals are put on trial for their war crimes committed during WWII. This program covers various events from the Lublin Massacre, German atrocities in concentration camps and many others
War in the Pacific
Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor brings America to war.
Vichy and the Nazis: A Deal with the Devil
1942: Almost 80,000 French Jews are arrested, following the orders of Adolf Hitler and Vichy. From the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup to Auschwitz, thanks to the most recent historiography and reenactment, plunge into the making of the Holocaust.
The Crusade in the Pacific
Crusade in the Pacific looks at U.S. and British interests in the Pacific prior to World War II including Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Australia, and New Zealand. It also looks at developments in Siam, China, and Japan focusing on the growth of modernization and militarism in Japan prior to the war.
Soviet Storm
Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, the Polish and British have succeeded in de-coding the top secret German military codes known as 'Enigma.' This information, referred to as 'Ultra' by the Allies, becomes vital for the Allies' military situation in North Africa, the Soviet Union, and Northern France.
Modern Warfare: Russia In Afghanistan
In 1979, the Soviets had ill-suited uniforms and inferior fighting tactics, and found it impossible to defeat the popular Afghan guerrilla army. They had underestimated their enemy and lacked the forces to win.
Battlezone: The Vietnam War
Describes the pacification and Vietnamization efforts of the U.S. Army in Vietnam.
War in the Pacific
Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor brings America to war.
The Dawns Here are Quiet (English Version)
It is late spring of 1942, and World War 2 is in full swing. A long way off from the front-line the Germans make an air landing operation in an attempt to get through to the Kirov railway and the White Sea - Baltic Sea Canal. The only obstacle in their way is an anti-aircraft artillery unit of corporal Vaskov and five young women in training.
The Amazing World of War Machines
The history of armed conflict is intrinsically tied to the history of civilization and Man's quest for the basic things in life. Over the centuries those weapons ranged from bow and arrows to armor, swords and chain mail. But one technological development left them all behind - the invention of gunpowder. Since then, the advances in weaponry have been both awe-inspiring, and frightening.
Visions of War: The Korean War
Covers the United States involvement with Korea and testing of Korean weapons. John Ford directed this film which is the only color documentary made during the Korean War.
My Grandparents' War
Kristin Scott Thomas's grandfather William served as a Commanding officer in the Royal Navy throughout WW2. He survived some of the most devastating battles from Dunkirk to D-Day but never spoke about his experiences. For the first time, Kristin uncovers how he saved thousands at Dunkirk and endured the horrors of the Russian Artic convoys. Kristin's journey is packed with revelation and emotion.
The Big Attack: Combat Heroes of WWII
Speeding behind German lines the men of Troop A, in their armored cars and half-tracks left destruction and fear in their wake. Surprising the German garrison at the town of Epernay, they established an outpost from which they could defend a counter-attack. Outnumbered and outgunned with thirteen rounds of ammunition left, these brave GI's held this vital town until re-enforcements could arrive.
Great Tank Battles
The third episode opens with Rommel's second offensive in North Africa. The following summer the German offensive at Kharkov and the subsequent push past the River Don towards Volga and Stalingrad, later the scene of Germany's first major defeat - The Battle of Stalingrad. The scene is switched to North Africa following the continuous battle between the British 8th Army, the Desert Rats.
Modern Warfare: Russia In Afghanistan
In 1979, the Soviets had ill-suited uniforms and inferior fighting tactics, and found it impossible to defeat the popular Afghan guerrilla army. They had underestimated their enemy and lacked the forces to win.
Visions of War: The Korean War
Covers the United States involvement with Korea and testing of Korean weapons. John Ford directed this film which is the only color documentary made during the Korean War.
The Dawns Here are Quiet (English Version)
It is late spring of 1942, and World War 2 is in full swing. A long way off from the front-line the Germans make an air landing operation in an attempt to get through to the Kirov railway and the White Sea - Baltic Sea Canal. The only obstacle in their way is an anti-aircraft artillery unit of corporal Vaskov and five young women in training.
My Grandparents' War
Kristin Scott Thomas's grandfather William served as a Commanding officer in the Royal Navy throughout WW2. He survived some of the most devastating battles from Dunkirk to D-Day but never spoke about his experiences. For the first time, Kristin uncovers how he saved thousands at Dunkirk and endured the horrors of the Russian Artic convoys. Kristin's journey is packed with revelation and emotion.
War in the Pacific
Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor brings America to war.
Architects of Darkness
A journey into his world. The film explores the roots of Adolf Hitler and traces the story of his life from the town of his birth to his final days in a Berlin bunker.
WWII: The Price of Empire
Japan unprovoked invasion had plunged China into war and Europe had been brought to the brink of conflict. In Italy Mussolini introduced fascism to the political landscape and Hitler dismantled democracy. Their expansion threatened neighboring nations.
Great Tank Battles
The third episode opens with Rommel's second offensive in North Africa. The following summer the German offensive at Kharkov and the subsequent push past the River Don towards Volga and Stalingrad, later the scene of Germany's first major defeat - The Battle of Stalingrad. The scene is switched to North Africa following the continuous battle between the British 8th Army, the Desert Rats.
The Big Attack: Combat Heroes of WWII
Speeding behind German lines the men of Troop A, in their armored cars and half-tracks left destruction and fear in their wake. Surprising the German garrison at the town of Epernay, they established an outpost from which they could defend a counter-attack. Outnumbered and outgunned with thirteen rounds of ammunition left, these brave GI's held this vital town until re-enforcements could arrive.
My Grandparents' War
Carey Mulligan's grandfather Denzil Booth, travelled thousands of miles to fight the Japanese in the final months of the war. His university education meant Denzil was fast-tracked to be a junior officer in the Navy. He lost his closest friends on board the first ever ship to be attacked by a Japanese Kamikaze. Carey travels to Japan to understand the culture of the Kamikaze from the other side.
My Grandparents' War
Kristin Scott Thomas's grandfather William served as a Commanding officer in the Royal Navy throughout WW2. He survived some of the most devastating battles from Dunkirk to D-Day but never spoke about his experiences. For the first time, Kristin uncovers how he saved thousands at Dunkirk and endured the horrors of the Russian Artic convoys. Kristin's journey is packed with revelation and emotion.
Visions of War: The Korean War
Mission of the battleship in Korea. Life aboard, and compartmentational operations.
The Amazing World of War Machines
Another basic building block of civilization and warfare is the ship. From the Second Millennia BC, ships were used to transport troops to battle. The Egyptians and Syrians crossed the sea to do battle, and when they weren't fighting each other, they would use their vessels for trade, exploration and probably a little piracy! From the 7th and 6th centuries B.C, formal navies appeared.
Battlezone: The Korean War
From September 20 to October 20, 1950 United Nations forces struck hard against the Communist army in Korea. Footage shows the recapture of Seoul, the fall of the North Korean capital city, Pyongyang, an airdrop by the 187th Regimental Airdrop team, and the U.S. Navy battleship Missouri in action.
After Hitler
May 1945: At last the Nazi shadow is lifting...War has devastated the continent, and now everyone just wants to get back to living again... But though the guns are now quiet, the Second World War isn't over yet. The Third Reich may have surrendered but the violence just won't seem to end.
Hitler's Propaganda Machine
As Hitler's ambitions spread beyond Germany, the world drew toward another great war - to be fought on many battlefields, and for the hearts and minds of the people.
Military Legends of World War II
This is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces as told by the airmen themselves.
Visions of War: The Korean War
Covers the United States involvement with Korea and testing of Korean weapons. John Ford directed this film which is the only color documentary made during the Korean War.
Helicopter Warfare
In the Iraq War, flying in the desert poses unique difficulties - the dust storm that accompanies every landing and take-off - and the lack of places to hide. When a young Royal Navy pilot comes under fire from a tank, he soon finds himself engaged in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
My Grandparents' War
Kristin Scott Thomas's grandfather William served as a Commanding officer in the Royal Navy throughout WW2. He survived some of the most devastating battles from Dunkirk to D-Day but never spoke about his experiences. For the first time, Kristin uncovers how he saved thousands at Dunkirk and endured the horrors of the Russian Artic convoys. Kristin's journey is packed with revelation and emotion.
Battlezone: The Korean War
A documented report of Communist atrocities in Korea, with scenes just released depicting the horror and brutality of Communism. Includes interviews with returned prisoners of war who were eye witnesses to some of these atrocities and Major General William Dean and General Mark W. Clark.
The Attackers
Amidst WWII's war-torn skies, Soviet Major Bestuzhev defends the airdrome. A bond forms with comrade Zhenya, but facing overwhelming odds, they must protect their homeland, confronting fears in a narrative of sacrifice, courage, and camaraderie. As the air raid sirens wail, they delve deeper into the turmoil of war, discovering the true essence of duty and the resilience of the human spirit.
Hitler's Propaganda Machine
As Hitler's ambitions spread beyond Germany, the world drew toward another great war - to be fought on many battlefields, and for the hearts and minds of the people.
WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi Downfall
For nearly five years, Hitler's Third Reich has dominated Europe. Germany braces for an Allied invasion, fortifying the Atlantic Wall with steel, concrete, and advanced weaponry. Led by the USA, a global alliance faces overwhelming odds, launching a massive military assault to break Germany's grip on Western Europe and reclaim freedom from Nazi control.
WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi Downfall
For nearly five years, Hitler's Third Reich has dominated Europe. Germany braces for an Allied invasion, fortifying the Atlantic Wall with steel, concrete, and advanced weaponry. Led by the USA, a global alliance faces overwhelming odds, launching a massive military assault to break Germany's grip on Western Europe and reclaim freedom from Nazi control.
World of Warships Clash of Titans
World War II at sea was marked by the rise of submarines, leading to fierce battles above and below the waves. Crews faced overcrowding and claustrophobia in these confined spaces. This technological evolution paved the way for modern submarines. Developed by Germany, submarines became as crucial to naval warfare as strategic bombers were to the skies, with other countries soon following suit.
Helicopter Warfare
In the Iraq War, flying in the desert poses unique difficulties - the dust storm that accompanies every landing and take-off - and the lack of places to hide. When a young Royal Navy pilot comes under fire from a tank, he soon finds himself engaged in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
The Dawns Here are Quiet (English Version)
It is late spring of 1942, and World War 2 is in full swing. A long way off from the front-line the Germans make an air landing operation in an attempt to get through to the Kirov railway and the White Sea - Baltic Sea Canal. The only obstacle in their way is an anti-aircraft artillery unit of corporal Vaskov and five young women in training.
Architects of Darkness
A journey into his world. The film explores the roots of Adolf Hitler and traces the story of his life from the town of his birth to his final days in a Berlin bunker.
The Attackers
Amidst WWII's war-torn skies, Soviet Major Bestuzhev defends the airdrome. A bond forms with comrade Zhenya, but facing overwhelming odds, they must protect their homeland, confronting fears in a narrative of sacrifice, courage, and camaraderie. As the air raid sirens wail, they delve deeper into the turmoil of war, discovering the true essence of duty and the resilience of the human spirit.
Soviet Storm
Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, the Polish and British have succeeded in de-coding the top secret German military codes known as 'Enigma.' This information, referred to as 'Ultra' by the Allies, becomes vital for the Allies' military situation in North Africa, the Soviet Union, and Northern France.
The Dawns Here are Quiet (English Version)
It is late spring of 1942, and World War 2 is in full swing. A long way off from the front-line the Germans make an air landing operation in an attempt to get through to the Kirov railway and the White Sea - Baltic Sea Canal. The only obstacle in their way is an anti-aircraft artillery unit of corporal Vaskov and five young women in training.
The Amazing World of War Machines
Another basic building block of civilization and warfare is the ship. From the Second Millennia BC, ships were used to transport troops to battle. The Egyptians and Syrians crossed the sea to do battle, and when they weren't fighting each other, they would use their vessels for trade, exploration and probably a little piracy! From the 7th and 6th centuries B.C, formal navies appeared.
Architects of Darkness
A journey into his world. The film explores the roots of Adolf Hitler and traces the story of his life from the town of his birth to his final days in a Berlin bunker.
After Hitler
May 1945: At last the Nazi shadow is lifting...War has devastated the continent, and now everyone just wants to get back to living again... But though the guns are now quiet, the Second World War isn't over yet. The Third Reich may have surrendered but the violence just won't seem to end.
WWII: The Call of Duty
The Polish Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto rose up against their oppressors and although facing the horrors of the Nazi Concentration Camps, German army units were needed to deal with the situation. The French Resistance was also formed.
WWII: The Call of Duty
The Polish Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto rose up against their oppressors and although facing the horrors of the Nazi Concentration Camps, German army units were needed to deal with the situation. The French Resistance was also formed.
WWII: The Call of Duty
The Polish Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto rose up against their oppressors and although facing the horrors of the Nazi Concentration Camps, German army units were needed to deal with the situation. The French Resistance was also formed.
WWII: The Call of Duty
The Polish Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto rose up against their oppressors and although facing the horrors of the Nazi Concentration Camps, German army units were needed to deal with the situation. The French Resistance was also formed.
WWII: The Call of Duty
After success in North Africa the Allies returned to occupied Europe, first landing on Sicily before moving north into Italy under command of Montgomery, known fondly by his men as Monty. But as the Italians surrendered, the Germans occupied Rome.
WWII: The Call of Duty
After success in North Africa the Allies returned to occupied Europe, first landing on Sicily before moving north into Italy under command of Montgomery, known fondly by his men as Monty. But as the Italians surrendered, the Germans occupied Rome.
WWII: The Call of Duty
After success in North Africa the Allies returned to occupied Europe, first landing on Sicily before moving north into Italy under command of Montgomery, known fondly by his men as Monty. But as the Italians surrendered, the Germans occupied Rome.
WWII: The Call of Duty
After success in North Africa the Allies returned to occupied Europe, first landing on Sicily before moving north into Italy under command of Montgomery, known fondly by his men as Monty. But as the Italians surrendered, the Germans occupied Rome.
WWII: The Call of Duty
After success in North Africa the Allies returned to occupied Europe, first landing on Sicily before moving north into Italy under command of Montgomery, known fondly by his men as Monty. But as the Italians surrendered, the Germans occupied Rome.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
Invasion of Southern France by the 7th army and subsequent junction with the American 3rd army in northwest part of France.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
Invasion of Southern France by the 7th army and subsequent junction with the American 3rd army in northwest part of France.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
The aerial and amphibious assault on the beaches of Normandy and the allied convoys landing on the Normandy beaches. Shows Gens. Eisenhower and Montgomery and Adm. Sir Bertram Ramsey.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
The processing of plasma and penicillin. Troops in Normandy receive medical care. Naval guns bombard Cherbourg. The 8th and 9th Air Forces bomb communication lines. British troops take Caen. Shows Gen. Montgomery.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
British artillery pounds German positions in northern France and troops advance through villages and care for civilians. Tanks clear mine fields. Part 2, American troops enter Cherbourg. The 6th Airborne Div. receives supplies by parachute from British planes. Gen. J.L. Collins accepts the surrender of German officers.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
British artillery pounds German positions in northern France and troops advance through villages and care for civilians. Tanks clear mine fields. Part 2, American troops enter Cherbourg. The 6th Airborne Div. receives supplies by parachute from British planes. Gen. J.L. Collins accepts the surrender of German officers.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
British artillery pounds German positions in northern France and troops advance through villages and care for civilians. Tanks clear mine fields. Part 2, American troops enter Cherbourg. The 6th Airborne Div. receives supplies by parachute from British planes. Gen. J.L. Collins accepts the surrender of German officers.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
British artillery pounds German positions in northern France and troops advance through villages and care for civilians. Tanks clear mine fields. Part 2, American troops enter Cherbourg. The 6th Airborne Div. receives supplies by parachute from British planes. Gen. J.L. Collins accepts the surrender of German officers.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
British artillery pounds German positions in northern France and troops advance through villages and care for civilians. Tanks clear mine fields. Part 2, American troops enter Cherbourg. The 6th Airborne Div. receives supplies by parachute from British planes. Gen. J.L. Collins accepts the surrender of German officers.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
The Greatest coordination of arms ever portrayed in the world. Every scene made during the greatest victory of Allied power, to date. 11,000 Allied planes plant their tons of pulverizing bombs on shore installations, strategic roads and bridges, then swoop down to strafe enemy trains, ships and planes. The air poundings continue, and the mop-up search for snipers is on. The invasion is successful.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
The Greatest coordination of arms ever portrayed in the world. Every scene made during the greatest victory of Allied power, to date. 11,000 Allied planes plant their tons of pulverizing bombs on shore installations, strategic roads and bridges, then swoop down to strafe enemy trains, ships and planes. The air poundings continue, and the mop-up search for snipers is on. The invasion is successful.
Great Battles of The Civil War: Volume 1
Volume 1 - 1861-1863. This in depth volume combines archival material with faithfully created battle re-enactments to depict the real horror and heroism of the American Civil War combat from 1861-1863. Witness the sacrifice of over 600,000 patriots in fierce hand-to-hand combat and face-to-face warfare struggling to preserve their ways of life.
Great Battles of The Civil War: Volume 1
Volume 1 - 1861-1863. This in depth volume combines archival material with faithfully created battle re-enactments to depict the real horror and heroism of the American Civil War combat from 1861-1863. Witness the sacrifice of over 600,000 patriots in fierce hand-to-hand combat and face-to-face warfare struggling to preserve their ways of life.
Great Battles of The Civil War: Volume 1
Volume 1 - 1861-1863. This in depth volume combines archival material with faithfully created battle re-enactments to depict the real horror and heroism of the American Civil War combat from 1861-1863. Witness the sacrifice of over 600,000 patriots in fierce hand-to-hand combat and face-to-face warfare struggling to preserve their ways of life.
Great Battles of The Civil War: Volume 1
Volume 1 - 1861-1863. This in depth volume combines archival material with faithfully created battle re-enactments to depict the real horror and heroism of the American Civil War combat from 1861-1863. Witness the sacrifice of over 600,000 patriots in fierce hand-to-hand combat and face-to-face warfare struggling to preserve their ways of life.
Great Battles of The Civil War: Volume 1
Volume 1 - 1861-1863. This in depth volume combines archival material with faithfully created battle re-enactments to depict the real horror and heroism of the American Civil War combat from 1861-1863. Witness the sacrifice of over 600,000 patriots in fierce hand-to-hand combat and face-to-face warfare struggling to preserve their ways of life.
The Crusade in the Pacific
An in-depth look at the air war over Japan during WWII, including the Doolittle Raid, B-29 attacks, and the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Exploring Hitler's Berlin/Munich
Munich was closely tied to National Socialism, where the Nazi movement, SA, and SS were founded. Hitler called it the 'capital of the movement' and planned grandiose architectural projects. Though most plans weren't realized, landmarks like the 'Haus der Kunst' and parts of the party district still stand today. Rare footage shows Hitler visiting construction sites in Munich's transformed areas.
Battlefields
The Alps Front, June 1940. A handful of French soldiers are about to face a flood of 300,000 Italians. Everywhere in France, you see defeat. The Government fled to Bordeaux on June 14th. While France is breaking down, General Olry and his men remain stationed on the Alps. During ten days of fierce battle, the Italians will lose more than 6,000 men without seizing an inch of French territory.
Scorched Earth: Propaganda
There are many weapons of war; fighter planes, heavy tanks and skilled infantrymen but it could be argued that none is more powerful than the power of suggestion. Propaganda and the war of words played an undoubtedly vital role in both the successes and failures of WW2. Governments struggled to gain the upper hand. But one Nazi proved to have a deft talent for spin. Joseph Goebbels.
The US Battle For Supremacy In The Pacific
This documentary covers a pair of World War II battles: the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Angaur. It was co-produced by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marines, and directed by a series of combat cameraman - of whom nine became casualties of the battles they were filming. The film is especially noteworthy for its praise of the fighting abilities of Japanese soldiers.
World War II: The Sound and the Fury
Stalingrad breaks the Nazi advance; Japan falters at Guadalcanal. The tide begins to turn. Mussolini falls as Allies land in Sicily. The Soviets crush Germany at Kursk. Allied tech improves-radar, codebreaking, bombing raids. War spreads into the skies. In Tehran, Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin prepare for D-Day. The drive to defeat fascism gathers momentum.
Air Power
The 1930's bring remarkable advances in military flight and provide Germany and Japan with decisive advantages in the air as World War II begins. The Germans pound London in the Battle of the Blitz while Japanese naval aviation brings the United States into the war with the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Naval Warfare in World War II
The aircraft carriers of the U.S. Navy attack in the Central Pacific Ocean at the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, destroying Japanese installations.
WWII War Diaries
In this final film of the series, '1945', the end of the war is now truly in sight. Yet there were still hurdles to overcome, and with the completion of the Battle of the Bulge still to test the Allies, the race for Berlin was on. Discover what happened in Hitler's final hours and enjoy the VE Day celebrations with Winston Churchill and the people of Britain as the dream of victory became reality.
War Machines
Speed and strategy have always defined warfare. This episode explores the evolution of battlefield mobility-from chariots and cavalry to Humvees and tanks. Highlighting the most iconic and influential combat vehicles, including WWII's infamous tanks, we reveal how movement has been a decisive force in shaping tactics, winning battles, and revolutionizing modern war logistics.
War Machines
Speed and strategy have always defined warfare. This episode explores the evolution of battlefield mobility-from chariots and cavalry to Humvees and tanks. Highlighting the most iconic and influential combat vehicles, including WWII's infamous tanks, we reveal how movement has been a decisive force in shaping tactics, winning battles, and revolutionizing modern war logistics.
Scorched Earth: Propaganda
There are many weapons of war; fighter planes, heavy tanks and skilled infantrymen but it could be argued that none is more powerful than the power of suggestion. Propaganda and the war of words played an undoubtedly vital role in both the successes and failures of WW2. Governments struggled to gain the upper hand. But one Nazi proved to have a deft talent for spin. Joseph Goebbels.
World War II: The Sound and the Fury
Stalingrad breaks the Nazi advance; Japan falters at Guadalcanal. The tide begins to turn. Mussolini falls as Allies land in Sicily. The Soviets crush Germany at Kursk. Allied tech improves-radar, codebreaking, bombing raids. War spreads into the skies. In Tehran, Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin prepare for D-Day. The drive to defeat fascism gathers momentum.
Animals at War: Wild Heroes of World War II
Fifty million people died in the WWII, the biggest massacre in the history of humanity. But the animal kingdom also paid a heavy toll, despite no official numbers being compiled for the victims. This included combat animals, animals that backed up humans, those that entertained or consoled them, some that fed people, and other animals that were symbols.
War Machines
Whether revered or reviled, the invention of the gun forever changed how wars are fought and won. From humble beginnings to a tool that built empires, toppled kingdoms, and killed millions, its story is one of power and evolution. This episode explores the gun's transformation over centuries and its influence on the battlefield, in politics, and in shaping the very course of human history.
Weapons of War: Combat on the Russian Front
Documentary charting the battles waged on the Russian Front in the Second World War. The events which occurred are seen by some as the most barbaric conflict in human history
WWII War Diaries
In this final film of the series, '1945', the end of the war is now truly in sight. Yet there were still hurdles to overcome, and with the completion of the Battle of the Bulge still to test the Allies, the race for Berlin was on. Discover what happened in Hitler's final hours and enjoy the VE Day celebrations with Winston Churchill and the people of Britain as the dream of victory became reality.
Exploring Hitler's Berlin/Munich
Munich was closely tied to National Socialism, where the Nazi movement, SA, and SS were founded. Hitler called it the 'capital of the movement' and planned grandiose architectural projects. Though most plans weren't realized, landmarks like the 'Haus der Kunst' and parts of the party district still stand today. Rare footage shows Hitler visiting construction sites in Munich's transformed areas.
Wings of Destruction
He who conquers the fear of death is master of his fate. Upon this philosophy fifty thousand young men of the warring nations went forth to do battle among the clouds. The story of these battles is the real romance of the first World War. In 1914, history had never recorded a struggle to the death in the air. This is the story of the German, French and British aces of the Great War.
Battlefields
The Alps Front, June 1940. A handful of French soldiers are about to face a flood of 300,000 Italians. Everywhere in France, you see defeat. The Government fled to Bordeaux on June 14th. While France is breaking down, General Olry and his men remain stationed on the Alps. During ten days of fierce battle, the Italians will lose more than 6,000 men without seizing an inch of French territory.
Rommel's Afrika Korps Defeated
1943 Fight for Egypt The invasion of North Africa was a prelude to the invasion of Europe. The Allies advance. They free cities and towns from the Nazis. They are welcomed joyously.
Scorched Earth: Hitler's Big Guns
Ground-breaking 3D graphics and state-of-the-art computer animation provide some of the highlights in this authoritative, entertaining look at the great German siege guns of World War Two. The programme features extraordinary archive footage culled from German and Allied sources and all-new footage of surviving examples of German heavy artillery.
The Crusade in Europe
The Troops of Operation Torch come from the U.S. and Britain. U.S. industry is shown going to full war production. Equipment is shown being loaded up for transport to North Africa, and the landings are made successfully.
Hitler's Favourite Royal
Prince Charles Edward was Queen Victoria's youngest grandchild. Brought up at Claremont House and educated at Eton until he was 14, Charles Edward was forced by Queen Victoria to take up the Dukedom of Coburg in Germany after a series of unexpected deaths of uncles and cousins. Transformed overnight from a British Prince to a German Duke, his life was altered in ways he could never have imagined.
Military Aircraft of the 20th Century: Reconnaissance Aircraft
Reconnaissance aircraft play a significant role in both war and peace time. This program looks at several planes that were deployed in this crucial activity including the RA-5C, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, PC3 Orion and the Grumman E-2 Hawkeye.
The Amazing World of War Machines
In the early 1480s, Leonardo Da Vinci designed an aerial screw. Its intended use was unknown, yet served as the inspiration for the helicopter. Developments over the years have seen the Helicopter becoming more involved in troop transport, including airlifting the wounded directly to hospitals. Today's attack Helicopters show the versatility of this war machine.
War Machines
Whether revered or reviled, the invention of the gun forever changed how wars are fought and won. From humble beginnings to a tool that built empires, toppled kingdoms, and killed millions, its story is one of power and evolution. This episode explores the gun's transformation over centuries and its influence on the battlefield, in politics, and in shaping the very course of human history.
Wings of Destruction
He who conquers the fear of death is master of his fate. Upon this philosophy fifty thousand young men of the warring nations went forth to do battle among the clouds. The story of these battles is the real romance of the first World War. In 1914, history had never recorded a struggle to the death in the air. This is the story of the German, French and British aces of the Great War.
Wings of Destruction
He who conquers the fear of death is master of his fate. Upon this philosophy fifty thousand young men of the warring nations went forth to do battle among the clouds. The story of these battles is the real romance of the first World War. In 1914, history had never recorded a struggle to the death in the air. This is the story of the German, French and British aces of the Great War.
The Stuka
From the moment of the Germany invasion of Poland in 1940, to the downfall of the Third Reich in 1945, one plane was synonymous with the terror and destruction caused by the Luftwaffe during WW2. The infamous Yunkers U87, a dive bomber. There were other dive bombers, but only the U87 was known by the British as and feared, named by the abbreviation - The Stuka.
Battlezone WWII: The Gustav and Gothic Lines- Battle for Italy
A look at the Battle of the Gothic Line from an American Soldier and a soldier from the German Wehrmacht. Also features bonus footage of the Battle Of The Bulge.
Air Power
The 1930's bring remarkable advances in military flight and provide Germany and Japan with decisive advantages in the air as World War II begins. The Germans pound London in the Battle of the Blitz while Japanese naval aviation brings the United States into the war with the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Battlezone WWII: The Gustav and Gothic Lines- Battle for Italy
A look at the Battle of the Gothic Line from an American Soldier and a soldier from the German Wehrmacht. Also features bonus footage of the Battle Of The Bulge.
The Crusade in the Pacific
An in-depth look at the air war over Japan during WWII, including the Doolittle Raid, B-29 attacks, and the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The Crusade in the Pacific
An in-depth look at the air war over Japan during WWII, including the Doolittle Raid, B-29 attacks, and the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
War Machines
Speed and strategy have always defined warfare. This episode explores the evolution of battlefield mobility-from chariots and cavalry to Humvees and tanks. Highlighting the most iconic and influential combat vehicles, including WWII's infamous tanks, we reveal how movement has been a decisive force in shaping tactics, winning battles, and revolutionizing modern war logistics.
WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi Downfall
As Nazi Germany collapses, Hitler dies by suicide with Eva Braun. Admiral Dönitz briefly leads the Flensburg Government before Germany surrenders on May 7-8, 1945. The war ends, but Allied forces uncover Nazi atrocities, cities lie in ruins, and millions are displaced-marking a final grim legacy of the Third Reich.
World War II: The Sound and the Fury
Stalingrad breaks the Nazi advance; Japan falters at Guadalcanal. The tide begins to turn. Mussolini falls as Allies land in Sicily. The Soviets crush Germany at Kursk. Allied tech improves-radar, codebreaking, bombing raids. War spreads into the skies. In Tehran, Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin prepare for D-Day. The drive to defeat fascism gathers momentum.
Battlezone WWII: The Gustav and Gothic Lines- Battle for Italy
A look at the Battle of the Gothic Line from an American Soldier and a soldier from the German Wehrmacht. Also features bonus footage of the Battle Of The Bulge.
World War II: The Sound and the Fury
Stalingrad breaks the Nazi advance; Japan falters at Guadalcanal. The tide begins to turn. Mussolini falls as Allies land in Sicily. The Soviets crush Germany at Kursk. Allied tech improves-radar, codebreaking, bombing raids. War spreads into the skies. In Tehran, Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin prepare for D-Day. The drive to defeat fascism gathers momentum.
Military Aircraft of the 20th Century: Reconnaissance Aircraft
Reconnaissance aircraft play a significant role in both war and peace time. This program looks at several planes that were deployed in this crucial activity including the RA-5C, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, PC3 Orion and the Grumman E-2 Hawkeye.
WWII War Diaries
In this final film of the series, '1945', the end of the war is now truly in sight. Yet there were still hurdles to overcome, and with the completion of the Battle of the Bulge still to test the Allies, the race for Berlin was on. Discover what happened in Hitler's final hours and enjoy the VE Day celebrations with Winston Churchill and the people of Britain as the dream of victory became reality.
The Stuka
From the moment of the Germany invasion of Poland in 1940, to the downfall of the Third Reich in 1945, one plane was synonymous with the terror and destruction caused by the Luftwaffe during WW2. The infamous Yunkers U87, a dive bomber. There were other dive bombers, but only the U87 was known by the British as and feared, named by the abbreviation - The Stuka.
The Amazing World of War Machines
In the early 1480s, Leonardo Da Vinci designed an aerial screw. Its intended use was unknown, yet served as the inspiration for the helicopter. Developments over the years have seen the Helicopter becoming more involved in troop transport, including airlifting the wounded directly to hospitals. Today's attack Helicopters show the versatility of this war machine.
Wings of Destruction
He who conquers the fear of death is master of his fate. Upon this philosophy fifty thousand young men of the warring nations went forth to do battle among the clouds. The story of these battles is the real romance of the first World War. In 1914, history had never recorded a struggle to the death in the air. This is the story of the German, French and British aces of the Great War.
Weapons of War: Combat on the Russian Front
Documentary charting the battles waged on the Russian Front in the Second World War. The events which occurred are seen by some as the most barbaric conflict in human history
The Stuka
From the moment of the Germany invasion of Poland in 1940, to the downfall of the Third Reich in 1945, one plane was synonymous with the terror and destruction caused by the Luftwaffe during WW2. The infamous Yunkers U87, a dive bomber. There were other dive bombers, but only the U87 was known by the British as and feared, named by the abbreviation - The Stuka.
Animals at War: Wild Heroes of World War II
Fifty million people died in the WWII, the biggest massacre in the history of humanity. But the animal kingdom also paid a heavy toll, despite no official numbers being compiled for the victims. This included combat animals, animals that backed up humans, those that entertained or consoled them, some that fed people, and other animals that were symbols.
Rommel's Afrika Korps Defeated
1943 Fight for Egypt The invasion of North Africa was a prelude to the invasion of Europe. The Allies advance. They free cities and towns from the Nazis. They are welcomed joyously.
Modern Warfare: The Six Day War - Third Arab Israeli War
Arab nations united in antagonism with the goal of wiping Israel off of the map during the 6 Day War. In one of the largest battles in the history of armored warfare, Israel devastatingly demonstrated its military might.
Exploring Hitler's Berlin/Munich
Munich was closely tied to National Socialism, where the Nazi movement, SA, and SS were founded. Hitler called it the 'capital of the movement' and planned grandiose architectural projects. Though most plans weren't realized, landmarks like the 'Haus der Kunst' and parts of the party district still stand today. Rare footage shows Hitler visiting construction sites in Munich's transformed areas.
Weapons of War: Combat on the Russian Front
Documentary charting the battles waged on the Russian Front in the Second World War. The events which occurred are seen by some as the most barbaric conflict in human history
Battlezone: The Korean War
This program includes a tribute to the men of the Infantry from an officer who served with them as a platoon leader, Lieutenant Robert Fallon of Washington, D.C. Lieutenant Fallon points out the difficult but important job of the man carrying the rifle in combat. Captain Zimmerman interviews Master Sergeant Heidenreith, also of Washington, D.C. Sergeant Heidenreith was a combat engineer in Korea.
WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi Downfall
As Nazi Germany collapses, Hitler dies by suicide with Eva Braun. Admiral Dönitz briefly leads the Flensburg Government before Germany surrenders on May 7-8, 1945. The war ends, but Allied forces uncover Nazi atrocities, cities lie in ruins, and millions are displaced-marking a final grim legacy of the Third Reich.
The Stuka
From the moment of the Germany invasion of Poland in 1940, to the downfall of the Third Reich in 1945, one plane was synonymous with the terror and destruction caused by the Luftwaffe during WW2. The infamous Yunkers U87, a dive bomber. There were other dive bombers, but only the U87 was known by the British as and feared, named by the abbreviation - The Stuka.
WWII War Diaries
In this final film of the series, '1945', the end of the war is now truly in sight. Yet there were still hurdles to overcome, and with the completion of the Battle of the Bulge still to test the Allies, the race for Berlin was on. Discover what happened in Hitler's final hours and enjoy the VE Day celebrations with Winston Churchill and the people of Britain as the dream of victory became reality.
War Machines
Speed and strategy have always defined warfare. This episode explores the evolution of battlefield mobility-from chariots and cavalry to Humvees and tanks. Highlighting the most iconic and influential combat vehicles, including WWII's infamous tanks, we reveal how movement has been a decisive force in shaping tactics, winning battles, and revolutionizing modern war logistics.
3 Days in the Life of Lt. Kravtsov
Lt. Kravtsov, a platoon commander, begins his active duty. The odds are against him, as lieutenants typically have only three days to live. Within this time, he must lead his troops in a futile attack, hoping to save the incoming regiment. Can he survive these three days?
The Stuka
From the moment of the Germany invasion of Poland in 1940, to the downfall of the Third Reich in 1945, one plane was synonymous with the terror and destruction caused by the Luftwaffe during WW2. The infamous Yunkers U87, a dive bomber. There were other dive bombers, but only the U87 was known by the British as and feared, named by the abbreviation - The Stuka.
Hitler's Favourite Royal
Prince Charles Edward was Queen Victoria's youngest grandchild. Brought up at Claremont House and educated at Eton until he was 14, Charles Edward was forced by Queen Victoria to take up the Dukedom of Coburg in Germany after a series of unexpected deaths of uncles and cousins. Transformed overnight from a British Prince to a German Duke, his life was altered in ways he could never have imagined.
Animals at War: Wild Heroes of World War II
Fifty million people died in the WWII, the biggest massacre in the history of humanity. But the animal kingdom also paid a heavy toll, despite no official numbers being compiled for the victims. This included combat animals, animals that backed up humans, those that entertained or consoled them, some that fed people, and other animals that were symbols.
3 Days in the Life of Lt. Kravtsov
Lt. Kravtsov, a platoon commander, begins his active duty. The odds are against him, as lieutenants typically have only three days to live. Within this time, he must lead his troops in a futile attack, hoping to save the incoming regiment. Can he survive these three days?
Military Aircraft of the 20th Century: Reconnaissance Aircraft
Reconnaissance aircraft play a significant role in both war and peace time. This program looks at several planes that were deployed in this crucial activity including the RA-5C, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, PC3 Orion and the Grumman E-2 Hawkeye.
War Machines
Whether revered or reviled, the invention of the gun forever changed how wars are fought and won. From humble beginnings to a tool that built empires, toppled kingdoms, and killed millions, its story is one of power and evolution. This episode explores the gun's transformation over centuries and its influence on the battlefield, in politics, and in shaping the very course of human history.
Air Power
The 1930's bring remarkable advances in military flight and provide Germany and Japan with decisive advantages in the air as World War II begins. The Germans pound London in the Battle of the Blitz while Japanese naval aviation brings the United States into the war with the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Scorched Earth: Hitler's Big Guns
Ground-breaking 3D graphics and state-of-the-art computer animation provide some of the highlights in this authoritative, entertaining look at the great German siege guns of World War Two. The programme features extraordinary archive footage culled from German and Allied sources and all-new footage of surviving examples of German heavy artillery.
Hitler's Favourite Royal
Prince Charles Edward was Queen Victoria's youngest grandchild. Brought up at Claremont House and educated at Eton until he was 14, Charles Edward was forced by Queen Victoria to take up the Dukedom of Coburg in Germany after a series of unexpected deaths of uncles and cousins. Transformed overnight from a British Prince to a German Duke, his life was altered in ways he could never have imagined.
The Third Reich in Color
During the war with the Soviet Union, 35mm color footage was used for Nazi propaganda. Hitler's pilot filmed his visit to the front lines. Meanwhile, Hollywood director John Ford captured stunning color scenes in North Africa. A camera crew, sent by President Roosevelt, recorded the 1943 Casablanca Conference, where the Allies demanded the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany.
Modern Warfare: The Six Day War - Third Arab Israeli War
Arab nations united in antagonism with the goal of wiping Israel off of the map during the 6 Day War. In one of the largest battles in the history of armored warfare, Israel devastatingly demonstrated its military might.
WWII War Diaries
In this final film of the series, '1945', the end of the war is now truly in sight. Yet there were still hurdles to overcome, and with the completion of the Battle of the Bulge still to test the Allies, the race for Berlin was on. Discover what happened in Hitler's final hours and enjoy the VE Day celebrations with Winston Churchill and the people of Britain as the dream of victory became reality.
Battlezone: The Korean War
This program includes a tribute to the men of the Infantry from an officer who served with them as a platoon leader, Lieutenant Robert Fallon of Washington, D.C. Lieutenant Fallon points out the difficult but important job of the man carrying the rifle in combat. Captain Zimmerman interviews Master Sergeant Heidenreith, also of Washington, D.C. Sergeant Heidenreith was a combat engineer in Korea.
Battlefields
The Alps Front, June 1940. A handful of French soldiers are about to face a flood of 300,000 Italians. Everywhere in France, you see defeat. The Government fled to Bordeaux on June 14th. While France is breaking down, General Olry and his men remain stationed on the Alps. During ten days of fierce battle, the Italians will lose more than 6,000 men without seizing an inch of French territory.
The Crusade in Europe
The Troops of Operation Torch come from the U.S. and Britain. U.S. industry is shown going to full war production. Equipment is shown being loaded up for transport to North Africa, and the landings are made successfully.
WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi Downfall
As Nazi Germany collapses, Hitler dies by suicide with Eva Braun. Admiral Dönitz briefly leads the Flensburg Government before Germany surrenders on May 7-8, 1945. The war ends, but Allied forces uncover Nazi atrocities, cities lie in ruins, and millions are displaced-marking a final grim legacy of the Third Reich.
Weapons of War: Combat on the Russian Front
Documentary charting the battles waged on the Russian Front in the Second World War. The events which occurred are seen by some as the most barbaric conflict in human history
Naval Warfare in World War II
The aircraft carriers of the U.S. Navy attack in the Central Pacific Ocean at the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, destroying Japanese installations.
Scorched Earth: Hitler's Big Guns
Ground-breaking 3D graphics and state-of-the-art computer animation provide some of the highlights in this authoritative, entertaining look at the great German siege guns of World War Two. The programme features extraordinary archive footage culled from German and Allied sources and all-new footage of surviving examples of German heavy artillery.
Exploring Hitler's Berlin/Munich
Munich was closely tied to National Socialism, where the Nazi movement, SA, and SS were founded. Hitler called it the 'capital of the movement' and planned grandiose architectural projects. Though most plans weren't realized, landmarks like the 'Haus der Kunst' and parts of the party district still stand today. Rare footage shows Hitler visiting construction sites in Munich's transformed areas.
3 Days in the Life of Lt. Kravtsov
Lt. Kravtsov, a platoon commander, begins his active duty. The odds are against him, as lieutenants typically have only three days to live. Within this time, he must lead his troops in a futile attack, hoping to save the incoming regiment. Can he survive these three days?
War Machines
Whether revered or reviled, the invention of the gun forever changed how wars are fought and won. From humble beginnings to a tool that built empires, toppled kingdoms, and killed millions, its story is one of power and evolution. This episode explores the gun's transformation over centuries and its influence on the battlefield, in politics, and in shaping the very course of human history.
Battlefields
The Alps Front, June 1940. A handful of French soldiers are about to face a flood of 300,000 Italians. Everywhere in France, you see defeat. The Government fled to Bordeaux on June 14th. While France is breaking down, General Olry and his men remain stationed on the Alps. During ten days of fierce battle, the Italians will lose more than 6,000 men without seizing an inch of French territory.
World War II: The Sound and the Fury
Stalingrad breaks the Nazi advance; Japan falters at Guadalcanal. The tide begins to turn. Mussolini falls as Allies land in Sicily. The Soviets crush Germany at Kursk. Allied tech improves-radar, codebreaking, bombing raids. War spreads into the skies. In Tehran, Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin prepare for D-Day. The drive to defeat fascism gathers momentum.
The Crusade in the Pacific
After the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan surrenders unconditionally to the Allies and reconstruction efforts begin.
Weapons of War: Combat on the Russian Front
Documentary charting the battles waged on the Russian Front in the Second World War. The events which occurred are seen by some as the most barbaric conflict in human history
Battlezone WWII: The Gustav and Gothic Lines- Battle for Italy
A look at the Battle of the Gothic Line from an American Soldier and a soldier from the German Wehrmacht. Also features bonus footage of the Battle Of The Bulge.
The US Battle For Supremacy In The Pacific
This documentary covers a pair of World War II battles: the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Angaur. It was co-produced by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marines, and directed by a series of combat cameraman - of whom nine became casualties of the battles they were filming. The film is especially noteworthy for its praise of the fighting abilities of Japanese soldiers.
WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi Downfall
As Nazi Germany collapses, Hitler dies by suicide with Eva Braun. Admiral Dönitz briefly leads the Flensburg Government before Germany surrenders on May 7-8, 1945. The war ends, but Allied forces uncover Nazi atrocities, cities lie in ruins, and millions are displaced-marking a final grim legacy of the Third Reich.
Air Power
The 1930's bring remarkable advances in military flight and provide Germany and Japan with decisive advantages in the air as World War II begins. The Germans pound London in the Battle of the Blitz while Japanese naval aviation brings the United States into the war with the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Hitler's Favourite Royal
Prince Charles Edward was Queen Victoria's youngest grandchild. Brought up at Claremont House and educated at Eton until he was 14, Charles Edward was forced by Queen Victoria to take up the Dukedom of Coburg in Germany after a series of unexpected deaths of uncles and cousins. Transformed overnight from a British Prince to a German Duke, his life was altered in ways he could never have imagined.
The US Battle For Supremacy In The Pacific
This documentary covers a pair of World War II battles: the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Angaur. It was co-produced by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marines, and directed by a series of combat cameraman - of whom nine became casualties of the battles they were filming. The film is especially noteworthy for its praise of the fighting abilities of Japanese soldiers.
Modern Warfare: The Six Day War - Third Arab Israeli War
Arab nations united in antagonism with the goal of wiping Israel off of the map during the 6 Day War. In one of the largest battles in the history of armored warfare, Israel devastatingly demonstrated its military might.
Exploring Hitler's Berlin/Munich
Munich was closely tied to National Socialism, where the Nazi movement, SA, and SS were founded. Hitler called it the 'capital of the movement' and planned grandiose architectural projects. Though most plans weren't realized, landmarks like the 'Haus der Kunst' and parts of the party district still stand today. Rare footage shows Hitler visiting construction sites in Munich's transformed areas.
Scorched Earth: Hitler's Big Guns
Ground-breaking 3D graphics and state-of-the-art computer animation provide some of the highlights in this authoritative, entertaining look at the great German siege guns of World War Two. The programme features extraordinary archive footage culled from German and Allied sources and all-new footage of surviving examples of German heavy artillery.
3 Days in the Life of Lt. Kravtsov
Lt. Kravtsov, a platoon commander, begins his active duty. The odds are against him, as lieutenants typically have only three days to live. Within this time, he must lead his troops in a futile attack, hoping to save the incoming regiment. Can he survive these three days?
Battlezone WWII: The Gustav and Gothic Lines- Battle for Italy
A look at the Battle of the Gothic Line from an American Soldier and a soldier from the German Wehrmacht. Also features bonus footage of the Battle Of The Bulge.
Air Power
The 1930's bring remarkable advances in military flight and provide Germany and Japan with decisive advantages in the air as World War II begins. The Germans pound London in the Battle of the Blitz while Japanese naval aviation brings the United States into the war with the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Scorched Earth: Propaganda
There are many weapons of war; fighter planes, heavy tanks and skilled infantrymen but it could be argued that none is more powerful than the power of suggestion. Propaganda and the war of words played an undoubtedly vital role in both the successes and failures of WW2. Governments struggled to gain the upper hand. But one Nazi proved to have a deft talent for spin. Joseph Goebbels.
Hitler's Favourite Royal
Prince Charles Edward was Queen Victoria's youngest grandchild. Brought up at Claremont House and educated at Eton until he was 14, Charles Edward was forced by Queen Victoria to take up the Dukedom of Coburg in Germany after a series of unexpected deaths of uncles and cousins. Transformed overnight from a British Prince to a German Duke, his life was altered in ways he could never have imagined.
The Amazing World of War Machines
In the early 1480s, Leonardo Da Vinci designed an aerial screw. Its intended use was unknown, yet served as the inspiration for the helicopter. Developments over the years have seen the Helicopter becoming more involved in troop transport, including airlifting the wounded directly to hospitals. Today's attack Helicopters show the versatility of this war machine.
Battlefields
The Alps Front, June 1940. A handful of French soldiers are about to face a flood of 300,000 Italians. Everywhere in France, you see defeat. The Government fled to Bordeaux on June 14th. While France is breaking down, General Olry and his men remain stationed on the Alps. During ten days of fierce battle, the Italians will lose more than 6,000 men without seizing an inch of French territory.
Animals at War: Wild Heroes of World War II
Fifty million people died in the WWII, the biggest massacre in the history of humanity. But the animal kingdom also paid a heavy toll, despite no official numbers being compiled for the victims. This included combat animals, animals that backed up humans, those that entertained or consoled them, some that fed people, and other animals that were symbols.
Scorched Earth: Propaganda
There are many weapons of war; fighter planes, heavy tanks and skilled infantrymen but it could be argued that none is more powerful than the power of suggestion. Propaganda and the war of words played an undoubtedly vital role in both the successes and failures of WW2. Governments struggled to gain the upper hand. But one Nazi proved to have a deft talent for spin. Joseph Goebbels.
Animals at War: Wild Heroes of World War II
Fifty million people died in the WWII, the biggest massacre in the history of humanity. But the animal kingdom also paid a heavy toll, despite no official numbers being compiled for the victims. This included combat animals, animals that backed up humans, those that entertained or consoled them, some that fed people, and other animals that were symbols.
The Amazing World of War Machines
In the early 1480s, Leonardo Da Vinci designed an aerial screw. Its intended use was unknown, yet served as the inspiration for the helicopter. Developments over the years have seen the Helicopter becoming more involved in troop transport, including airlifting the wounded directly to hospitals. Today's attack Helicopters show the versatility of this war machine.
The Amazing World of War Machines
In the early 1480s, Leonardo Da Vinci designed an aerial screw. Its intended use was unknown, yet served as the inspiration for the helicopter. Developments over the years have seen the Helicopter becoming more involved in troop transport, including airlifting the wounded directly to hospitals. Today's attack Helicopters show the versatility of this war machine.
WWII: The Call of Duty
While Hitler faced frustrations on all fronts, and the Japanese were kept at bay by the Americans, despite heavy US casualties, the Allied leaders faced a new challenge. Although Churchill and Roosevelt had always been comfortable working together, the Russian leader Joseph Stalin had in the past been regarded more as a foe than a friend.
WWII: The Call of Duty
While Hitler faced frustrations on all fronts, and the Japanese were kept at bay by the Americans, despite heavy US casualties, the Allied leaders faced a new challenge. Although Churchill and Roosevelt had always been comfortable working together, the Russian leader Joseph Stalin had in the past been regarded more as a foe than a friend.
WWII: The Call of Duty
While Hitler faced frustrations on all fronts, and the Japanese were kept at bay by the Americans, despite heavy US casualties, the Allied leaders faced a new challenge. Although Churchill and Roosevelt had always been comfortable working together, the Russian leader Joseph Stalin had in the past been regarded more as a foe than a friend.
WWII: The Call of Duty
While Hitler faced frustrations on all fronts, and the Japanese were kept at bay by the Americans, despite heavy US casualties, the Allied leaders faced a new challenge. Although Churchill and Roosevelt had always been comfortable working together, the Russian leader Joseph Stalin had in the past been regarded more as a foe than a friend.
WWII: The Call of Duty
As winter gave way to spring the world watched and waited as the Allied forces prepared for Operation Overlord. Brave and daring, risking all, US General Dwight D Eisenhower took charge of the campaign to deliver the fight directly to Adolf Hitler.
WWII: The Call of Duty
As winter gave way to spring the world watched and waited as the Allied forces prepared for Operation Overlord. Brave and daring, risking all, US General Dwight D Eisenhower took charge of the campaign to deliver the fight directly to Adolf Hitler.
WWII: The Call of Duty
As winter gave way to spring the world watched and waited as the Allied forces prepared for Operation Overlord. Brave and daring, risking all, US General Dwight D Eisenhower took charge of the campaign to deliver the fight directly to Adolf Hitler.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
The aerial and amphibious assault on the beaches of Normandy and the allied convoys landing on the Normandy beaches. Shows Gens. Eisenhower and Montgomery and Adm. Sir Bertram Ramsey.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
The processing of plasma and penicillin. Troops in Normandy receive medical care. Naval guns bombard Cherbourg. The 8th and 9th Air Forces bomb communication lines. British troops take Caen. Shows Gen. Montgomery.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
British artillery pounds German positions in northern France and troops advance through villages and care for civilians. Tanks clear mine fields. Part 2, American troops enter Cherbourg. The 6th Airborne Div. receives supplies by parachute from British planes. Gen. J.L. Collins accepts the surrender of German officers.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
Gen. Eisenhower addresses troops in Southern England; the 'Big Show' begins; airborne troops dropped behind enemy lines; support aircraft drop everything from howitzers to motorcycles; bombers blast bridges and supply lines; sea forces bombard enemy fortifications on French coast; British and second army swarm over coast at Omaha and Utah Beaches; German west wall broken.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
The Greatest coordination of arms ever portrayed in the world. Every scene made during the greatest victory of Allied power, to date. 11,000 Allied planes plant their tons of pulverizing bombs on shore installations, strategic roads and bridges, then swoop down to strafe enemy trains, ships and planes. The air poundings continue, and the mop-up search for snipers is on. The invasion is successful.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
The Greatest coordination of arms ever portrayed in the world. Every scene made during the greatest victory of Allied power, to date. 11,000 Allied planes plant their tons of pulverizing bombs on shore installations, strategic roads and bridges, then swoop down to strafe enemy trains, ships and planes. The air poundings continue, and the mop-up search for snipers is on. The invasion is successful.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
'Independence Day in Europe - In France, Eisenhower observes General Bradley fire a giant howitzer signaling our artillery into a massed crescendo of fire. Following the landing battles in Normandy, the Canadians return to the thick of the fighting at Cariquet. So severe that some Canadian camera crew were killed. In their sector, the Yanks are blazing through the hedge rows with grenade guns.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
French civilians and U.S. Army engineers repair and salvage railroad yards, bridges, and trains.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
French civilians and U.S. Army engineers repair and salvage railroad yards, bridges, and trains.
The SS: A Barbaric State
Among the defendants are the Führer's closest surviving accomplices. But not only them: defendant number 27 is not even a man. It is an entire organization: the SS were a state within the state - which ruled all the police - with its own army, within the Nazi regime.
The SS: A Barbaric State
Among the defendants are the Führer's closest surviving accomplices. But not only them: defendant number 27 is not even a man. It is an entire organization: the SS were a state within the state - which ruled all the police - with its own army, within the Nazi regime.
The SS: A Barbaric State
Among the defendants are the Führer's closest surviving accomplices. But not only them: defendant number 27 is not even a man. It is an entire organization: the SS were a state within the state - which ruled all the police - with its own army, within the Nazi regime.
The SS: A Barbaric State
Among the defendants are the Führer's closest surviving accomplices. But not only them: defendant number 27 is not even a man. It is an entire organization: the SS were a state within the state - which ruled all the police - with its own army, within the Nazi regime.
The Crusade in Europe
The Troops of Operation Torch come from the U.S. and Britain. U.S. industry is shown going to full war production. Equipment is shown being loaded up for transport to North Africa, and the landings are made successfully.
German Armour: The Panzer III
It was Heinz Guderian who in 1934, gave specifications for 2 frontline tanks to be manufactured. The first was intended to be the main battle tank of the Panzer divisions capable of destroying enemy tanks. It was called the Panzer 3. Crewed by 5 men, its weight varied at around 20 tons during the campaign in the west, and achieved a top speed of 25 mph. Its main armament was a 37 mm canon.
Architects of Darkness
His fleet of U-boats killed thousands and sunk millions of tons of ships and supplies. His career spanned the depths of the ocean to the leader of a nation. At Nuremberg he was charged with piracy and murder as a Nazi War Criminal, and yet escaped the hangman. His story is now told, by both the historians and by the personal statements of those who served with him.
Battlezone WWII: The Big Battles
The advance of the Red Army towards Berlin in the final months of WWII.
German Armour: The Panzer III
It was Heinz Guderian who in 1934, gave specifications for 2 frontline tanks to be manufactured. The first was intended to be the main battle tank of the Panzer divisions capable of destroying enemy tanks. It was called the Panzer 3. Crewed by 5 men, its weight varied at around 20 tons during the campaign in the west, and achieved a top speed of 25 mph. Its main armament was a 37 mm canon.
Impossible Peace
Little more than 20 years after the guns fell silent, they roar back into life. Hitler annexes all of Czechoslovakia. Britain and France respond with promises to Poland.
U.X.B. Unexploded Bomb Disposal WWII England
A fascinating British Military Training Film dealing with the reconnaissance, identification, and reporting of unexploded bombs or U.X.B. during WWII. A interesting time capsule showing the horrors or The Blitz.
The Third Reich in Color
During the war with the Soviet Union, 35mm color footage was used for Nazi propaganda. Hitler's pilot filmed his visit to the front lines. Meanwhile, Hollywood director John Ford captured stunning color scenes in North Africa. A camera crew, sent by President Roosevelt, recorded the 1943 Casablanca Conference, where the Allies demanded the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany.
Military Aircraft of the 20th Century: Reconnaissance Aircraft
Reconnaissance aircraft play a significant role in both war and peace time. This program looks at several planes that were deployed in this crucial activity including the RA-5C, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, PC3 Orion and the Grumman E-2 Hawkeye.
Battlezone WWII: The Gustav and Gothic Lines- Battle for Italy
A look at the Battle of the Gothic Line from an American Soldier and a soldier from the German Wehrmacht. Also features bonus footage of the Battle Of The Bulge.
Visions of War: Infantry Weapons and Tactics
German Sniper Training.
Scorched Earth: Propaganda
There are many weapons of war; fighter planes, heavy tanks and skilled infantrymen but it could be argued that none is more powerful than the power of suggestion. Propaganda and the war of words played an undoubtedly vital role in both the successes and failures of WW2. Governments struggled to gain the upper hand. But one Nazi proved to have a deft talent for spin. Joseph Goebbels.
The Amazing World of War Machines
In the early 1480s, Leonardo Da Vinci designed an aerial screw. Its intended use was unknown, yet served as the inspiration for the helicopter. Developments over the years have seen the Helicopter becoming more involved in troop transport, including airlifting the wounded directly to hospitals. Today's attack Helicopters show the versatility of this war machine.
Visions of War: Infantry Weapons and Tactics
German Sniper Training.
3 Days in the Life of Lt. Kravtsov
Lt. Kravtsov, a platoon commander, begins his active duty. The odds are against him, as lieutenants typically have only three days to live. Within this time, he must lead his troops in a futile attack, hoping to save the incoming regiment. Can he survive these three days?
Scorched Earth: Propaganda
There are many weapons of war; fighter planes, heavy tanks and skilled infantrymen but it could be argued that none is more powerful than the power of suggestion. Propaganda and the war of words played an undoubtedly vital role in both the successes and failures of WW2. Governments struggled to gain the upper hand. But one Nazi proved to have a deft talent for spin. Joseph Goebbels.
The Ace's War
Winter 1914. The first world conflict is becoming bogged down in the trenches. From now on, the war will no longer be solely on the ground. It will also be in the air. But the beginnings are difficult.
Impossible Peace
Little more than 20 years after the guns fell silent, they roar back into life. Hitler annexes all of Czechoslovakia. Britain and France respond with promises to Poland.
World War II: The Real Mighty Eighth
'Black Week' 1943 sees the worst casualties to date with missions bombing ever deeper into Germany. Veterans describe atrocities committed against captured aircrew, and The Mighty 8th set about crushing Nazi industry, preparing for invasion, destroying the Luftwaffe, reaching Berlin, smashing Hitler's Third Reich, and bringing to an end, the greatest conflict the world has ever known.
The Crusade in Europe
The Troops of Operation Torch come from the U.S. and Britain. U.S. industry is shown going to full war production. Equipment is shown being loaded up for transport to North Africa, and the landings are made successfully.
The Ace's War
Winter 1914. The first world conflict is becoming bogged down in the trenches. From now on, the war will no longer be solely on the ground. It will also be in the air. But the beginnings are difficult.
The Vietnam War: Unknown Images
From snake-infested jungles to treacherous underground tunnel complexes to city streets, U.S. Infantrymen had to fight in all terrains in Vietnam. Superb combat footage records the war as it raged both in the countryside and in the cities of Saigon and Hue during the Tet Offensive of 1968.
Battlezone WWII: The Gustav and Gothic Lines- Battle for Italy
A look at the Battle of the Gothic Line from an American Soldier and a soldier from the German Wehrmacht. Also features bonus footage of the Battle Of The Bulge.
The Crusade in the Pacific
After the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan surrenders unconditionally to the Allies and reconstruction efforts begin.
Project 949
The mysterious sinking, the causes and the salvage operations are revealed of the K-141, Kursk. The Kursk was a Project 949A submarine of the Oscar-class. During the Cold War, The Soviet Navy had to face the challenge of NATO's powerful maritime fleets. The Soviets then discreetly launched Project 949, a top secret program for the construction of a new generation of missile carrying submarines.
Decisive Battles of Hitler's War
When Hitler claimed restitution of Sudetenland, France and Britain abandoned their ally. Ignoring offers to help defend the Czechs, French leaders met with Hitler in Munich in Sep. 1938. Hitler performed like a statesmen, and French leaders signed a treaty that was in fact a death warrant for their own countries. Hitler felt that the floodgates were open and the wave became unstoppable.
Battlezone WWII: The Gustav and Gothic Lines- Battle for Italy
A look at the Battle of the Gothic Line from an American Soldier and a soldier from the German Wehrmacht. Also features bonus footage of the Battle Of The Bulge.
German Armour: The Panzer III
It was Heinz Guderian who in 1934, gave specifications for 2 frontline tanks to be manufactured. The first was intended to be the main battle tank of the Panzer divisions capable of destroying enemy tanks. It was called the Panzer 3. Crewed by 5 men, its weight varied at around 20 tons during the campaign in the west, and achieved a top speed of 25 mph. Its main armament was a 37 mm canon.
Architects of Darkness
His fleet of U-boats killed thousands and sunk millions of tons of ships and supplies. His career spanned the depths of the ocean to the leader of a nation. At Nuremberg he was charged with piracy and murder as a Nazi War Criminal, and yet escaped the hangman. His story is now told, by both the historians and by the personal statements of those who served with him.
Battlezone: The Korean War
We follow the supplies from the factory to the depot in the U.S., to the port to the front line unit in Korea. We show the Port of Embarkation, small boats, the ducks, the rail lines, the trucks. And we show a new development of the TC... the helicopter transportation company in training.
The Crusade in the Pacific
After the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan surrenders unconditionally to the Allies and reconstruction efforts begin.
Battlezone: The Korean War
The end of the Korean War and a review of the United Nations that fought against the North.
Battlezone WWII: The Gustav and Gothic Lines- Battle for Italy
A look at the Battle of the Gothic Line from an American Soldier and a soldier from the German Wehrmacht. Also features bonus footage of the Battle Of The Bulge.
The Third Reich in Color
During the war with the Soviet Union, 35mm color footage was used for Nazi propaganda. Hitler's pilot filmed his visit to the front lines. Meanwhile, Hollywood director John Ford captured stunning color scenes in North Africa. A camera crew, sent by President Roosevelt, recorded the 1943 Casablanca Conference, where the Allies demanded the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany.
Scorched Earth: Propaganda
There are many weapons of war; fighter planes, heavy tanks and skilled infantrymen but it could be argued that none is more powerful than the power of suggestion. Propaganda and the war of words played an undoubtedly vital role in both the successes and failures of WW2. Governments struggled to gain the upper hand. But one Nazi proved to have a deft talent for spin. Joseph Goebbels.
Military Aircraft of the 20th Century: Reconnaissance Aircraft
Reconnaissance aircraft play a significant role in both war and peace time. This program looks at several planes that were deployed in this crucial activity including the RA-5C, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, PC3 Orion and the Grumman E-2 Hawkeye.
3 Days in the Life of Lt. Kravtsov
Lt. Kravtsov, a platoon commander, begins his active duty. The odds are against him, as lieutenants typically have only three days to live. Within this time, he must lead his troops in a futile attack, hoping to save the incoming regiment. Can he survive these three days?
Battlezone WWII: The Big Battles
The conquest of Italy from the Allied invasion through the various battles.
Impossible Peace
Little more than 20 years after the guns fell silent, they roar back into life. Hitler annexes all of Czechoslovakia. Britain and France respond with promises to Poland.
The Ultimate History of the Messerschmitt
In this program we look at the development of the Bf 109 which flew in all theaters of conflict in which the Luftwaffe was involved. More Bf 109s were built than any other fighter of the era. After the war the Spanish Air Force continued to operate them but powered by the engine of its great wartime adversary the Spitfire's Rolls Royce Merlin. Also featured are the ME 262, Bf110, and ME 169 Komet.
The Amazing World of War Machines
In the early 1480s, Leonardo Da Vinci designed an aerial screw. Its intended use was unknown, yet served as the inspiration for the helicopter. Developments over the years have seen the Helicopter becoming more involved in troop transport, including airlifting the wounded directly to hospitals. Today's attack Helicopters show the versatility of this war machine.
Project 949
The mysterious sinking, the causes and the salvage operations are revealed of the K-141, Kursk. The Kursk was a Project 949A submarine of the Oscar-class. During the Cold War, The Soviet Navy had to face the challenge of NATO's powerful maritime fleets. The Soviets then discreetly launched Project 949, a top secret program for the construction of a new generation of missile carrying submarines.
Battlezone WWII: The Big Battles
The advance of the Red Army towards Berlin in the final months of WWII.
The Amazing World of War Machines
In the early 1480s, Leonardo Da Vinci designed an aerial screw. Its intended use was unknown, yet served as the inspiration for the helicopter. Developments over the years have seen the Helicopter becoming more involved in troop transport, including airlifting the wounded directly to hospitals. Today's attack Helicopters show the versatility of this war machine.
The Ace's War
Winter 1914. The first world conflict is becoming bogged down in the trenches. From now on, the war will no longer be solely on the ground. It will also be in the air. But the beginnings are difficult.
The Ace's War
Winter 1914. The first world conflict is becoming bogged down in the trenches. From now on, the war will no longer be solely on the ground. It will also be in the air. But the beginnings are difficult.
Scorched Earth: Propaganda
There are many weapons of war; fighter planes, heavy tanks and skilled infantrymen but it could be argued that none is more powerful than the power of suggestion. Propaganda and the war of words played an undoubtedly vital role in both the successes and failures of WW2. Governments struggled to gain the upper hand. But one Nazi proved to have a deft talent for spin. Joseph Goebbels.
Battlezone: The Korean War
We follow the supplies from the factory to the depot in the U.S., to the port to the front line unit in Korea. We show the Port of Embarkation, small boats, the ducks, the rail lines, the trucks. And we show a new development of the TC... the helicopter transportation company in training.
The Ultimate History of the Messerschmitt
In this program we look at the development of the Bf 109 which flew in all theaters of conflict in which the Luftwaffe was involved. More Bf 109s were built than any other fighter of the era. After the war the Spanish Air Force continued to operate them but powered by the engine of its great wartime adversary the Spitfire's Rolls Royce Merlin. Also featured are the ME 262, Bf110, and ME 169 Komet.
Battlezone WWII: The Big Battles
The conquest of Italy from the Allied invasion through the various battles.
The Vietnam War: Unknown Images
From snake-infested jungles to treacherous underground tunnel complexes to city streets, U.S. Infantrymen had to fight in all terrains in Vietnam. Superb combat footage records the war as it raged both in the countryside and in the cities of Saigon and Hue during the Tet Offensive of 1968.
The Attackers
Amidst enemy forces gathering, a Luftwaffe squadron guards above, raising suspicions of troop relocation. A pilot's sacrifice, underwater tanks, and strategists' debates add to tensions. The mission is to destroy the enemy crossing without battles. Pilots reflect on their future amid potential encirclement and lack of aviation devices.
World War II: The Real Mighty Eighth
'Black Week' 1943 sees the worst casualties to date with missions bombing ever deeper into Germany. Veterans describe atrocities committed against captured aircrew, and The Mighty 8th set about crushing Nazi industry, preparing for invasion, destroying the Luftwaffe, reaching Berlin, smashing Hitler's Third Reich, and bringing to an end, the greatest conflict the world has ever known.
The Vietnam War: Unknown Images
From snake-infested jungles to treacherous underground tunnel complexes to city streets, U.S. Infantrymen had to fight in all terrains in Vietnam. Superb combat footage records the war as it raged both in the countryside and in the cities of Saigon and Hue during the Tet Offensive of 1968.
U.X.B. Unexploded Bomb Disposal WWII England
A fascinating British Military Training Film dealing with the reconnaissance, identification, and reporting of unexploded bombs or U.X.B. during WWII. A interesting time capsule showing the horrors or The Blitz.
The Attackers
Amidst enemy forces gathering, a Luftwaffe squadron guards above, raising suspicions of troop relocation. A pilot's sacrifice, underwater tanks, and strategists' debates add to tensions. The mission is to destroy the enemy crossing without battles. Pilots reflect on their future amid potential encirclement and lack of aviation devices.
Battlezone WWII: The Big Battles
The advance of the Red Army towards Berlin in the final months of WWII.
U.X.B. Unexploded Bomb Disposal WWII England
A fascinating British Military Training Film dealing with the reconnaissance, identification, and reporting of unexploded bombs or U.X.B. during WWII. A interesting time capsule showing the horrors or The Blitz.
Visions of War: Infantry Weapons and Tactics
German Sniper Training.
Military Aircraft of the 20th Century: Reconnaissance Aircraft
Reconnaissance aircraft play a significant role in both war and peace time. This program looks at several planes that were deployed in this crucial activity including the RA-5C, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, PC3 Orion and the Grumman E-2 Hawkeye.
Decisive Battles of Hitler's War
When Hitler claimed restitution of Sudetenland, France and Britain abandoned their ally. Ignoring offers to help defend the Czechs, French leaders met with Hitler in Munich in Sep. 1938. Hitler performed like a statesmen, and French leaders signed a treaty that was in fact a death warrant for their own countries. Hitler felt that the floodgates were open and the wave became unstoppable.
Battlezone: The Vietnam War
The program portrays the mission of the armed forces in South Vietnam. They search for the enemy on the battlefield and the effort to win the minds and favor of the people.
Impossible Peace
Little more than 20 years after the guns fell silent, they roar back into life. Hitler annexes all of Czechoslovakia. Britain and France respond with promises to Poland.
Battlezone: The Korean War
We follow the supplies from the factory to the depot in the U.S., to the port to the front line unit in Korea. We show the Port of Embarkation, small boats, the ducks, the rail lines, the trucks. And we show a new development of the TC... the helicopter transportation company in training.
World War II: The Real Mighty Eighth
'Black Week' 1943 sees the worst casualties to date with missions bombing ever deeper into Germany. Veterans describe atrocities committed against captured aircrew, and The Mighty 8th set about crushing Nazi industry, preparing for invasion, destroying the Luftwaffe, reaching Berlin, smashing Hitler's Third Reich, and bringing to an end, the greatest conflict the world has ever known.
Project 949
The mysterious sinking, the causes and the salvage operations are revealed of the K-141, Kursk. The Kursk was a Project 949A submarine of the Oscar-class. During the Cold War, The Soviet Navy had to face the challenge of NATO's powerful maritime fleets. The Soviets then discreetly launched Project 949, a top secret program for the construction of a new generation of missile carrying submarines.
Battlezone WWII: The Big Battles
The conquest of Italy from the Allied invasion through the various battles.
Visions of War: Infantry Weapons and Tactics
German Sniper Training.
The Attackers
Amidst enemy forces gathering, a Luftwaffe squadron guards above, raising suspicions of troop relocation. A pilot's sacrifice, underwater tanks, and strategists' debates add to tensions. The mission is to destroy the enemy crossing without battles. Pilots reflect on their future amid potential encirclement and lack of aviation devices.
World War II: The Real Mighty Eighth
'Black Week' 1943 sees the worst casualties to date with missions bombing ever deeper into Germany. Veterans describe atrocities committed against captured aircrew, and The Mighty 8th set about crushing Nazi industry, preparing for invasion, destroying the Luftwaffe, reaching Berlin, smashing Hitler's Third Reich, and bringing to an end, the greatest conflict the world has ever known.
The Amazing World of War Machines
In the early 1480s, Leonardo Da Vinci designed an aerial screw. Its intended use was unknown, yet served as the inspiration for the helicopter. Developments over the years have seen the Helicopter becoming more involved in troop transport, including airlifting the wounded directly to hospitals. Today's attack Helicopters show the versatility of this war machine.
3 Days in the Life of Lt. Kravtsov
Lt. Kravtsov, a platoon commander, begins his active duty. The odds are against him, as lieutenants typically have only three days to live. Within this time, he must lead his troops in a futile attack, hoping to save the incoming regiment. Can he survive these three days?
The Crusade in Europe
The Allies cross the Rhine River into Germany in the early part of 1945. The Canadians cross in February, followed by the Americans and British, with the Americans taking Cologne and crossing river at Remagen. Winston Churchill visits the front and crosses the river himself in a landing boat.
The Vietnam War: Unknown Images
From snake-infested jungles to treacherous underground tunnel complexes to city streets, U.S. Infantrymen had to fight in all terrains in Vietnam. Superb combat footage records the war as it raged both in the countryside and in the cities of Saigon and Hue during the Tet Offensive of 1968.
The Concise History of WWII
This 3-part program concludes with the liberation of the concentration caps and the arrests and trials of the surviving Nazi leaders for war crimes. The end of the Second World War.
Decisive Battles of Hitler's War
When Hitler claimed restitution of Sudetenland, France and Britain abandoned their ally. Ignoring offers to help defend the Czechs, French leaders met with Hitler in Munich in Sep. 1938. Hitler performed like a statesmen, and French leaders signed a treaty that was in fact a death warrant for their own countries. Hitler felt that the floodgates were open and the wave became unstoppable.
Decisive Battles of Hitler's War
When Hitler claimed restitution of Sudetenland, France and Britain abandoned their ally. Ignoring offers to help defend the Czechs, French leaders met with Hitler in Munich in Sep. 1938. Hitler performed like a statesmen, and French leaders signed a treaty that was in fact a death warrant for their own countries. Hitler felt that the floodgates were open and the wave became unstoppable.
The Concise History of WWII
This 3-part program concludes with the liberation of the concentration caps and the arrests and trials of the surviving Nazi leaders for war crimes. The end of the Second World War.
Battlezone: The Korean War
The end of the Korean War and a review of the United Nations that fought against the North.
Battlezone WWII: The Big Battles
The advance of the Red Army towards Berlin in the final months of WWII.
The Crusade in the Pacific
After the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan surrenders unconditionally to the Allies and reconstruction efforts begin.
Project 949
The mysterious sinking, the causes and the salvage operations are revealed of the K-141, Kursk. The Kursk was a Project 949A submarine of the Oscar-class. During the Cold War, The Soviet Navy had to face the challenge of NATO's powerful maritime fleets. The Soviets then discreetly launched Project 949, a top secret program for the construction of a new generation of missile carrying submarines.
WWII: The Call of Duty
One of the reasons for the success of the D-Day landings was the element of surprise, the huge invasion force, congregating along the south coast of England went undetected by German Intelligence.
WWII: The Call of Duty
One of the reasons for the success of the D-Day landings was the element of surprise, the huge invasion force, congregating along the south coast of England went undetected by German Intelligence.
WWII: The Call of Duty
One of the reasons for the success of the D-Day landings was the element of surprise, the huge invasion force, congregating along the south coast of England went undetected by German Intelligence.
WWII: The Call of Duty
As the liberation of France got underway, the citizens of a nation oppressed since 1940 celebrated the Allied arrival with rapture. There was still much to be achieved, on both the Western and Eastern Fronts. For Hitler the writing was on the wall.
WWII: The Call of Duty
As the liberation of France got underway, the citizens of a nation oppressed since 1940 celebrated the Allied arrival with rapture. There was still much to be achieved, on both the Western and Eastern Fronts. For Hitler the writing was on the wall.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
British artillery pounds German positions in northern France and troops advance through villages and care for civilians. Tanks clear mine fields. Part 2, American troops enter Cherbourg. The 6th Airborne Div. receives supplies by parachute from British planes. Gen. J.L. Collins accepts the surrender of German officers.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
Gen. Eisenhower addresses troops in Southern England; the 'Big Show' begins; airborne troops dropped behind enemy lines; support aircraft drop everything from howitzers to motorcycles; bombers blast bridges and supply lines; sea forces bombard enemy fortifications on French coast; British and second army swarm over coast at Omaha and Utah Beaches; German west wall broken.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
Gen. Eisenhower addresses troops in Southern England; the 'Big Show' begins; airborne troops dropped behind enemy lines; support aircraft drop everything from howitzers to motorcycles; bombers blast bridges and supply lines; sea forces bombard enemy fortifications on French coast; British and second army swarm over coast at Omaha and Utah Beaches; German west wall broken.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
'Independence Day in Europe - In France, Eisenhower observes General Bradley fire a giant howitzer signaling our artillery into a massed crescendo of fire. Following the landing battles in Normandy, the Canadians return to the thick of the fighting at Cariquet. So severe that some Canadian camera crew were killed. In their sector, the Yanks are blazing through the hedge rows with grenade guns.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
Allied troops invade southern France near Toulon in a combined amphibious and airborne assault. A coastal village is occupied after a raging battle between coastal batteries and naval guns. French underground members welcome the allies. Shows Gen. Patch, James Forrestal, and Adm. Hewitt in a landing craft.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
Allied troops invade southern France near Toulon in a combined amphibious and airborne assault. A coastal village is occupied after a raging battle between coastal batteries and naval guns. French underground members welcome the allies. Shows Gen. Patch, James Forrestal, and Adm. Hewitt in a landing craft.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
Allied troops invade southern France near Toulon in a combined amphibious and airborne assault. A coastal village is occupied after a raging battle between coastal batteries and naval guns. French underground members welcome the allies. Shows Gen. Patch, James Forrestal, and Adm. Hewitt in a landing craft.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
Landing Craft - Establishing Beachead. Silent film.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
Landing Craft - Establishing Beachead. Silent film.
D-Day: The Longest of Days
Landing Craft - Establishing Beachead. Silent film.
Secrets of the Nazis
In 1930s Germany, the Nazi Party created the Hitler Youth to indoctrinate children and adolescents with Nazi ideology and prepare them to become a child army for Hitler. This episode traces the rise of the movement, from early everyday life indoctrination, through to the war.
Secrets of the Nazis
In 1930s Germany, the Nazi Party created the Hitler Youth to indoctrinate children and adolescents with Nazi ideology and prepare them to become a child army for Hitler. This episode traces the rise of the movement, from early everyday life indoctrination, through to the war.
Secrets of the Nazis
In 1930s Germany, the Nazi Party created the Hitler Youth to indoctrinate children and adolescents with Nazi ideology and prepare them to become a child army for Hitler. This episode traces the rise of the movement, from early everyday life indoctrination, through to the war.
First to Fight
The North Korean forces had Soviet built MiG 15 jet fighters. The U.S. rapidly deployed the F-86 Sabre Jet. This led to many dogfights in the northwest part of North Korea dubbed 'MiG Alley'.
Annihilation: The Destruction of European Jews
In the Warsaw ghetto, Emanuel Ringelblum and the other members of the documentary group Oyneg Shabbos collected whatever they could to recount life in the ghetto. When they learn of the death at Chelmno of Jews from neighboring towns and from the Lodz ghetto at the end of 1941, they realized that the Nazis and their local auxiliaries had embarked on an operation of annihilation.
First to Fight
The North Korean forces had Soviet built MiG 15 jet fighters. The U.S. rapidly deployed the F-86 Sabre Jet. This led to many dogfights in the northwest part of North Korea dubbed 'MiG Alley'.
Auschwitz - Voices of 44 Survivors
End of the 1930s, in Occupied Europe. From one day to the next, young men, women and their families found themselves excluded, persecuted, hunted down and arrested, simply for being Jewish. They would soon be deported far from home, to a place that became the ultimate symbol of horror: Auschwitz, Nazi Germany's largest concentration and extermination camp.
WWII: On the Edge of the Abyss
1943 marks the turning point in the war, as the Allies open new fronts. The invasion of Italy, the battle for Stalingrad, and the island-hopping campaigns in the Pacific begin to turn the tide. This episode shows how ordinary soldiers endured unimaginable hardships, and how the Axis powers started to suffer significant losses, signaling the beginning of their decline.
WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi Downfall
As the last Nazi offensive of the war develops, the vicious SS Panzer divisions leading the attack resort to murder, a dangerous fifth column slips into the American camp causing chaos and confusion, and the desperate defence of a key Belgian town seems doomed.
The Attackers
Major Scheglov analyzes the intelligence report about an enemy column. The pilots discuss a dueling German, but tensions rise. Schugayev faces scrutiny for his report's accuracy. Preparing to escort the Major, the pilots discover sand in the engine. Suspicion falls on the locals. Scheglov holds the mechanic accountable.
D-Day: 100 Days for Freedom
June 6, 1944-150,000 Allied soldiers land on Normandy's shores in Operation Overlord, one of history's largest military campaigns. Through rare colorized archives and personal testimonies, this episode relives the chaos, courage, and tragedy of D-Day, as the Allies fight to secure a foothold in occupied France.
Nazi Death Marches: 1944-1945
Through exclusive film archives and written journals, we will reveal a lesser known chapter of the end of the Third Reich, a story of brutality and murder. In the final months of World War II, 700,000 prisoners were evacuated from concentration camps and traveled throughout Europe. 250,000 to 300,000 died from exhaustion or were massacred by the guards or even civilians in Austria and Germany.
Soviet Storm
Ewald von Kleist has broken through to the Terek river, slap in front of the vital oil fields of Grozny and Baku. Only freezing temperatures in the Caucasus prevent von Kleist's 1st Panzer Army from breaking through to Ozoni Kizi and Tbilisi. The Soviets launch a desperate counter-attack that holds the Germans back.
Secrets of the Nazis
Hitler, Göring, and Himmler shared a strange obsession with animals, using them as propaganda tools, symbols of ideology, and even weapons of war. Far beyond affection, their fascination fueled pseudo-scientific projects and genetic manipulation. Through archives, expert insight, and re-enactments, this documentary uncovers how the Nazis exploited nature to serve their brutal vision.
The Vietnam War: The Invisible Enemy
The second part of the story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of both sides, including rare war time footage from North Vietnamese sources.
World War II: The Real Mighty Eighth
Once again, the USAAF 1st Motion Picture Unit witnesses, first hand, a deadly mission against the tyranny of Nazi Germany. B17 and B24 Bombers of the Mighty Eighth are assaulted by deadly anti-aircraft guns and savaged by Herman Goring's Luftwaffe. Fighting their way to the target, mile by mile, to drop their bombs, the surviving crews can only then dare to hope they might make it home again...
WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi Downfall
Airborne troops flood the Netherlands as 50,000 tanks surge from Belgium. However, stronger-than-expected German forces resist fiercely, causing the ambitious operation to falter.
Battlezone: The Korean War
This issue of The Big Picture depicts the many aspects of our soldiers' daily living in the Korean war zone during the winter period 1952-53. Our Signal Corps combat cameramen give Big Picture viewers a vivid and comprehensive account of activities during this period of operations. This issue shows the people of America what the soldier has gone through during this particular winter period.
Jets
The air war in Vietnam was unlike any other. It was the full might of the world's greatest military power pitted against an elusive, but highly motivated enemy. From an air combat perspective, the Vietnam War provided the superpowers, the US and the USSR, with the opportunity to put their best technology, and weapons systems, into the sky to fight it out.
Night Swallows
Evgeniya 'Zhenya' Zvonareva, lead pilot of the female aviation regiment, receives the Order of Kutuzov for destroying Sturmbannführer Neumann's camp. However, the victory owed to friend Galya Shevchenko, once the top night bomber, now demoted to mechanic after tribunal. Zhenya must destroy an enemy ammo-and-fuel depot; a sabotage team led by Captain Aleksandr Makeev will join.
The Vietnam War: The Invisible Enemy
The second part of the story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of both sides, including rare war time footage from North Vietnamese sources.
WWII: On the Edge of the Abyss
1943 marks the turning point in the war, as the Allies open new fronts. The invasion of Italy, the battle for Stalingrad, and the island-hopping campaigns in the Pacific begin to turn the tide. This episode shows how ordinary soldiers endured unimaginable hardships, and how the Axis powers started to suffer significant losses, signaling the beginning of their decline.
Secrets of the Nazis
Hitler, Göring, and Himmler shared a strange obsession with animals, using them as propaganda tools, symbols of ideology, and even weapons of war. Far beyond affection, their fascination fueled pseudo-scientific projects and genetic manipulation. Through archives, expert insight, and re-enactments, this documentary uncovers how the Nazis exploited nature to serve their brutal vision.
Soviet Storm
After the swift success at Smolensk, Hitler has diverted the bulk of Heinz Guderian's panzers down to the South, so as to capture the Ukrainian capital Kiev, considered more important than Moscow in Hitler's mind. It begins a gigantic clash and turns out to be the biggest military encirclement in history.
The Attackers
Major Scheglov analyzes the intelligence report about an enemy column. The pilots discuss a dueling German, but tensions rise. Schugayev faces scrutiny for his report's accuracy. Preparing to escort the Major, the pilots discover sand in the engine. Suspicion falls on the locals. Scheglov holds the mechanic accountable.
Late War Fighters of the Luftwaffe
Hitler was losing the war in 1944. In the East, Russians rolled forward relentlessly, threatening the existence of Hitler's Third Reich. Hitler knew that if he were to survive, he needed a miracle. New technologies, or miracle weapons, could turn the tide of war. Against all odds, German engineers not only designed but produced in good numbers some of the best aircraft of the war, the ME262.
Night Swallows
Evgeniya 'Zhenya' Zvonareva, lead pilot of the female aviation regiment, receives the Order of Kutuzov for destroying Sturmbannführer Neumann's camp. However, the victory owed to friend Galya Shevchenko, once the top night bomber, now demoted to mechanic after tribunal. Zhenya must destroy an enemy ammo-and-fuel depot; a sabotage team led by Captain Aleksandr Makeev will join.
U.S. Marines in Vietnam
The 3rd Battalion, Ninth Marines wading ashore 10 miles west of Da Nang in March 1965 marked the beginning of the Corps commitment to the war in Vietnam. This is the story of why they were called in and their first actions against the Viet Cong. The Battalions initial orders read in part ...to conduct security missions, reconnaissance operations, and offensive operations as directed.
Annihilation: The Destruction of European Jews
In the Warsaw ghetto, Emanuel Ringelblum and the other members of the documentary group Oyneg Shabbos collected whatever they could to recount life in the ghetto. When they learn of the death at Chelmno of Jews from neighboring towns and from the Lodz ghetto at the end of 1941, they realized that the Nazis and their local auxiliaries had embarked on an operation of annihilation.
Late War Fighters of the Luftwaffe
Hitler was losing the war in 1944. In the East, Russians rolled forward relentlessly, threatening the existence of Hitler's Third Reich. Hitler knew that if he were to survive, he needed a miracle. New technologies, or miracle weapons, could turn the tide of war. Against all odds, German engineers not only designed but produced in good numbers some of the best aircraft of the war, the ME262.
WWI The War To End All Wars - Part 1: The Valley of Death
June 1914, Europe was in the midst of an idealic summer. The nations of Europe were joined together by webs of trade and capital. Their royal houses linked by bonds of family and marriage. Global trade was at an all time high. The prospect of all an all out European war was unthinkable, pundits said. No one saw the catastrophe coming, until it came. World War I - The War to End All Wars.
Soviet Storm
After the swift success at Smolensk, Hitler has diverted the bulk of Heinz Guderian's panzers down to the South, so as to capture the Ukrainian capital Kiev, considered more important than Moscow in Hitler's mind. It begins a gigantic clash and turns out to be the biggest military encirclement in history.
Battlezone: The Vietnam War
This film explains how the people of the Republic of Vietnam attempted to build a nation amidst the holocaust of war. Parallels are drawn with our own Revolutionary War, and the years that followed in which our founding fathers built the substance and structure of a nation.
Night Swallows
Evgeniya 'Zhenya' Zvonareva, lead pilot of the female aviation regiment, receives the Order of Kutuzov for destroying Sturmbannführer Neumann's camp. However, the victory owed to friend Galya Shevchenko, once the top night bomber, now demoted to mechanic after tribunal. Zhenya must destroy an enemy ammo-and-fuel depot; a sabotage team led by Captain Aleksandr Makeev will join.
Visions of War: U.S. Marines
This program presents the history of marine amphibious operations from the earliest days of the republic in 1776 at New Providence Island when the continental marines were led in an early amphibious operation against the British, to the marine corps amphibious operations during the Korean War in the 1950's.
WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi Downfall
Airborne troops flood the Netherlands as 50,000 tanks surge from Belgium. However, stronger-than-expected German forces resist fiercely, causing the ambitious operation to falter.
WWI The War To End All Wars - Part 1: The Valley of Death
June 1914, Europe was in the midst of an idealic summer. The nations of Europe were joined together by webs of trade and capital. Their royal houses linked by bonds of family and marriage. Global trade was at an all time high. The prospect of all an all out European war was unthinkable, pundits said. No one saw the catastrophe coming, until it came. World War I - The War to End All Wars.
Modern Warfare: Wars in the Middle East Collection
Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait resulted in more than one million troops facing off against each other in the desert of the Persian Gulf. The Allied Coalition's air war, known as Operation Desert Storm, involved the most sophisticated technological weaponry available.
Battlezone: The Vietnam War
This film explains how the people of the Republic of Vietnam attempted to build a nation amidst the holocaust of war. Parallels are drawn with our own Revolutionary War, and the years that followed in which our founding fathers built the substance and structure of a nation.
Soviet Storm
Ewald von Kleist has broken through to the Terek river, slap in front of the vital oil fields of Grozny and Baku. Only freezing temperatures in the Caucasus prevent von Kleist's 1st Panzer Army from breaking through to Ozoni Kizi and Tbilisi. The Soviets launch a desperate counter-attack that holds the Germans back.
The Crusade in the Pacific
Crusade in the Pacific looks at the Allied campaign in the Gilbert Islands in the central Pacific. Allied aircraft first target the Marshall and Gilbert islands in a series of raids. The United States, then, uses amphibious landings to attack the atolls of Makin and Tarawa. Casualties are heavy on Tarawa, but eventually the atoll is taken.
Secrets of the Nazis
Hitler, Göring, and Himmler shared a strange obsession with animals, using them as propaganda tools, symbols of ideology, and even weapons of war. Far beyond affection, their fascination fueled pseudo-scientific projects and genetic manipulation. Through archives, expert insight, and re-enactments, this documentary uncovers how the Nazis exploited nature to serve their brutal vision.
WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi Downfall
As the last Nazi offensive of the war develops, the vicious SS Panzer divisions leading the attack resort to murder, a dangerous fifth column slips into the American camp causing chaos and confusion, and the desperate defence of a key Belgian town seems doomed.
Secrets of the Nazis
On 30 January 1933, Hitler became chancellor and the Nazis quickly seized state power. Foreign diplomats in Berlin, turned into spies and whistleblowers, witnessed both Nazi infiltration of high society and the exclusion of Jews. Drawing on rare archives, this documentary reveals their warnings about the rise of National Socialism-and how the world ignored them.
D-Day: 100 Days for Freedom
June 6, 1944-150,000 Allied soldiers land on Normandy's shores in Operation Overlord, one of history's largest military campaigns. Through rare colorized archives and personal testimonies, this episode relives the chaos, courage, and tragedy of D-Day, as the Allies fight to secure a foothold in occupied France.
Modern Warfare: Wars in the Middle East Collection
Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait resulted in more than one million troops facing off against each other in the desert of the Persian Gulf. The Allied Coalition's air war, known as Operation Desert Storm, involved the most sophisticated technological weaponry available.
The Crusade in Europe
Americans arrive in Britain, try to get along with the British civilians, and are made ready physically and mentally to fight the Germans. The Eighth Air Force begins its bombing offensive, and the decision is made to invade French North Africa.
The Crusade in the Pacific
Crusade in the Pacific looks at the Allied campaign in the Gilbert Islands in the central Pacific. Allied aircraft first target the Marshall and Gilbert islands in a series of raids. The United States, then, uses amphibious landings to attack the atolls of Makin and Tarawa. Casualties are heavy on Tarawa, but eventually the atoll is taken.
Blood Money - Inside the Soviet Economy
In 1941, as Nazi Germany invaded, the USSR faced collapse. Stalin ordered entire factories moved east by train-steelworks, tank plants, munitions lines. Millions of workers became an army of labor, rebuilding industry and forging weapons far from the front.
Late War Fighters of the Luftwaffe
Hitler was losing the war in 1944. In the East, Russians rolled forward relentlessly, threatening the existence of Hitler's Third Reich. Hitler knew that if he were to survive, he needed a miracle. New technologies, or miracle weapons, could turn the tide of war. Against all odds, German engineers not only designed but produced in good numbers some of the best aircraft of the war, the ME262.
The Vietnam War: The Invisible Enemy
The second part of the story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of both sides, including rare war time footage from North Vietnamese sources.
WWII: On the Edge of the Abyss
1943 marks the turning point in the war, as the Allies open new fronts. The invasion of Italy, the battle for Stalingrad, and the island-hopping campaigns in the Pacific begin to turn the tide. This episode shows how ordinary soldiers endured unimaginable hardships, and how the Axis powers started to suffer significant losses, signaling the beginning of their decline.
D-Day: 100 Days for Freedom
June 6, 1944-150,000 Allied soldiers land on Normandy's shores in Operation Overlord, one of history's largest military campaigns. Through rare colorized archives and personal testimonies, this episode relives the chaos, courage, and tragedy of D-Day, as the Allies fight to secure a foothold in occupied France.
The Attackers
Major Scheglov analyzes the intelligence report about an enemy column. The pilots discuss a dueling German, but tensions rise. Schugayev faces scrutiny for his report's accuracy. Preparing to escort the Major, the pilots discover sand in the engine. Suspicion falls on the locals. Scheglov holds the mechanic accountable.
Secrets of the Nazis
On 30 January 1933, Hitler became chancellor and the Nazis quickly seized state power. Foreign diplomats in Berlin, turned into spies and whistleblowers, witnessed both Nazi infiltration of high society and the exclusion of Jews. Drawing on rare archives, this documentary reveals their warnings about the rise of National Socialism-and how the world ignored them.
Secrets of the Nazis
On 30 January 1933, Hitler became chancellor and the Nazis quickly seized state power. Foreign diplomats in Berlin, turned into spies and whistleblowers, witnessed both Nazi infiltration of high society and the exclusion of Jews. Drawing on rare archives, this documentary reveals their warnings about the rise of National Socialism-and how the world ignored them.
WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi Downfall
As the last Nazi offensive of the war develops, the vicious SS Panzer divisions leading the attack resort to murder, a dangerous fifth column slips into the American camp causing chaos and confusion, and the desperate defence of a key Belgian town seems doomed.
Blood Money - Inside the Soviet Economy
In 1941, as Nazi Germany invaded, the USSR faced collapse. Stalin ordered entire factories moved east by train-steelworks, tank plants, munitions lines. Millions of workers became an army of labor, rebuilding industry and forging weapons far from the front.
Nazi Death Marches: 1944-1945
Through exclusive film archives and written journals, we will reveal a lesser known chapter of the end of the Third Reich, a story of brutality and murder. In the final months of World War II, 700,000 prisoners were evacuated from concentration camps and traveled throughout Europe. 250,000 to 300,000 died from exhaustion or were massacred by the guards or even civilians in Austria and Germany.
Blood Money - Inside the Soviet Economy
In 1941, as Nazi Germany invaded, the USSR faced collapse. Stalin ordered entire factories moved east by train-steelworks, tank plants, munitions lines. Millions of workers became an army of labor, rebuilding industry and forging weapons far from the front.
Nazi Death Marches: 1944-1945
Through exclusive film archives and written journals, we will reveal a lesser known chapter of the end of the Third Reich, a story of brutality and murder. In the final months of World War II, 700,000 prisoners were evacuated from concentration camps and traveled throughout Europe. 250,000 to 300,000 died from exhaustion or were massacred by the guards or even civilians in Austria and Germany.