WWII: War In The Pacific - Narrated by Walter Cronkite 3 Disc DVD Box Set

Disc 1:
The Seeds of War: Walter Cronkite surveys the people, places, and events that set the stage for the coming war. In the Far East, Japan's plans for regional domination lead to a brutal invasion of China. In America, President Roosevelt tries to prepare the country for the coming storm.

The Pacific War Begins: The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor paved the way for rapid Japanese victories across the Far East. Walter Cronkite recounts those dark days, including the destruction of United States air power in Asia at Clark Field, the fall of Singapore, and the defeats at Bataan and Corregidor. Also covered is the daring Doolittle raid, the first strike of the war against the Japanese homeland.

Disc 2:
The War Against Japan: Witness historic military exploits from the Himalayas to the islands of the Central Pacific. Go along with the daring airmen that fly the "Hump" over the Himalayan mountains, bringing vital supplies to a desperate China. Follow along with the Marines on the invasion of Tarawa, one of the bloodiest and brutal invasions of the war, where America learned the lessons of amphibious warfare the hard way. Walter Cronkite takes you along on the invasion of Okinawa as U.S. forces battle the raging typhoon and the Divine Wind of the Kamikaze suicide pilots. Finally, take a unique look at the Enola Gay that ushered in the atomic age and helped end World War II.

The Pacific Campaign: This volume documents the long and bloody campaign that took America from Midway to the blood-soaked beaches of Tarawa, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Climb aboard a B-29 and see how U.S. bombers took the war to Japan's homeland.

Disc 3:
The Pacific Perimeter: This volume is a chronicle of war waged on the fringes of the Pacific Theater. Walter Cronkite examines the war from the steamy jungles of New Guinea to the frozen Aleutian Islands. Also examined are U.S. coastal defenses, the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise and the internment of Japanese-American citizens, a troubling chapter of the war on the home front.

Homefront And Victory: Concluding this epic account of World War II in the Pacific, Walter Cronkite focuses on the final months of the conflict with Japan. Experience what life in America was like during wartime. See how America responded during the challenging, chaotic days from Pearl Harbor to VJ day. Come aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay as Japan surrenders and witness the events that set the stage for the end of the war in the Pacific.

• Narrated by Walter Cronkite
• Over 8 Hours Running Time
• Color and Black/White Film
• Makes An Excellent Gift
• Compatible With NTSC and PAL Formats – Playable Worldwide

WWII: War In Europe - Narrated by Walter Cronkite 3 Disc DVD Box Set

Disc 1:
Cronkite's War Years: From a convoy crossing the Atlantic, to a flight on a B-17 over Fortress Europe and onto the beaches of Normandy, Walter Cronkite offers a riveting account of life and death on the front lines in World War II. Co-hosted by Charles Kuralt.

The Seeds of War: Walter Cronkite surveys the people, places and events that set the stage for World War II in Europe. It begins with the chaos that engulfs Germany after World War I and traces the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.

The German High Command: Walter Cronkite creates an unforgettalble portrait of the rise and fall of the infamous inner circle of Nazi leaders, the German High Command. Witness the Germans who tried to assassinate Hitler and end his era of madness.

Invasion - The Allies Attack: Walter Cronkite presents the chronicle of the two amphibious assaults that would change the course of World War II in Europe. The first assault was the Allied invasion of North Africa and the second assault came on D-Day.

Battleground Italy: Witness the rise of the Fascists and Benito Mussolini and their ignoble downfall as Walter Cronkite leads a wartime tour of Italy. Follow the Duce's first moves as an aggressor, through the disastrous defeats, the Allied invasions of Sicily and Italy and the brutal fighting.

Disc 2:
Europe - The Allies Close In: Witness the crucial battles and follow along as the Allies race towards the heart of Germany. In Paris, the French resistance goes on the offensive. In the Netherlands, the largest airborne assault in military history throws the Germans on the defensive. Walter Cronkite presents an in-depth examination of the Battle of the Bulge and details the lucky break that carries the Americans over the bridge at Remagen.

The Scandinavian and Soviet Fronts: The pristine, snowy landscape of Scandinavia and Northern Europe was the scene of brutal, sub-zero combat. Walter Cronkite surveys the fighting in Scandinavia and also reviews the Russo-German non-aggression pact and Hitler's surprise attack on his former ally.

The Eastern Front: From the seige of Leningrad to the Battle of Stalingrad, the Eastern Front was the scene of some of the most savage fighting of World War II as witnessed by the Nazi destruction of Warsaw and the almost suicidal convoys to Murmansk.

Disc 3:
Air War Over Europe: Walter Cronkite recounts the awesome campaign that took aim at the Third Reich from the skies. Join the daring low level attack on the refineries of Ploesti. Climb aboard a B-17 for a bombing run over Germany. Fly through flak-filled skies and face German fighter pilots. View the secret aerial weapons, the V-1 and V-2, that Germany used in its indiscriminate campaign of terror.

Europe - Wars Within a War: This chronicles the campaigns that raged away from the major fronts of the war. Walter Cronkite covers the German led Russian units of "The Army of the Damned" and the barbaric civil war in Greece. Dramatic footage also captures the fall of Czechoslovakia, the relentless Axis assault on the Mediterranean island of Malta and the South Atlantic drama played out by the German pocket battleship Graf Spee.

Victory: Walter Cronkite concludes this epic account of WWII in Europe.

Vietnam War with Walter Cronkite 3 Disc DVD Box Set

For decades, the war in Vietnam was the central drama on the stage of Southeast Asia. It was an intensely publicized war, the first television war that came roaring into the living rooms of America every night. This video set, narrated by Walter Cronkite, tells the story of that prolonged conflict as seen through the eyes of CBS News. Dan Rather, Morley Safer and Ed Bradley report the stories of American courage, failed programs, an elusive enemy and ultimately an end to a tragic war. It is all graphically shown in these superb CBS documentaries which tell the story of the most divisive war in American history and its effect on those who fought it.

World War II with Walter Cronkite 8 Disc DVD Box Set

World War II was the largest and most destructive war ever waged, engulfing the far reaches of the globe. The defining event of the 20th Century, this war lasted more than 5 years, spanning three continents and the seven seas, and threatening the future of civilization itself. The legacy of that conflict remains strong today, having shaped and changed our world in a thousand ways. Walter Cronkite, a distinguished war correspondent who covered the front lines of World War II, presents this stunning collection that chronicles the conflict in its entirety. Filled with gripping combat footage, this series takes you from the rise of the Nazi war machine to the celebrations at war's end and the Nuremberg Trials. This collection of 8 DVD's, including over 24 hours of archival footage, takes you through the war years, from the Battle of Britain in Europe to the atomic blasts at Hiroshima and Nagasaki which ended the war in the Pacific. Each theater of operation and major turning point is examined in detail, the great battles and the political struggles, the sacrifices and triumphs of millions of men and women, caught up in the greatest war mankind has ever known. From the fields of France, to the mountains and beaches of Italy, from the jungles of Borneo and the Philippines, to the high-seas battles in the Atlantic and Pacific, a grand picture of the global conflict plays out in this magnificent collection of 8 DVD's. From the trenches to the skies, here is the story of the campaigns and the commanders, the horror and the heroism that was World War II.

A Clash Of Eagles: The Fighters Of WWII

Domination of the air during World War II was a critical element in the ultimate Allied victory, from the fighters of the RAF defending England in the battle of Britain, to the German Luftwaffe fighters vainly defending the Reich against the swarms of escorting Allied planes. This is the story of the men, machines and tactics that faced off every day in a deadly aerial struggle. It is a fascinating look at the machines, such as the P-47 Thunderbolt, the P-51 Mustang, German and British fighters, and the men who flew them in the war torn skies over Europe.

• 2 Disc Set
• Over 5 Hours Running Time
• Color and Black/White
• Makes An Excellent Gift
• Compatible With NTSC and PAL Formats – Playable Worldwide

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