Korea: The Forgotten War
In June of 1950, the North Korean Army initiated a massive attack on its neighbor to the south, beginning a see-saw war that would engulf the entire Korean peninsula. For the next three years, the United Nations and the Communists would wage a bloody and brutal war. Though the Korean conflict is often referred to as the "Forgotton War," those who fought and sacrificed for freedom will never forget.
Episode List: The First Forty Days The Air War The Pusan Perimeter Back To The 38th The Inchon Landing & Recpaturing Seoul MacArthur Is Dismissed On To The Yalu The Last Battle For Seoul The Chosin Reservoir The First Ceasefire Talks The Evacuation Of Hungnam The Hill Fights The United Nations In Retreat The Ceasefire and Aftermath Operation Killer Contains Combat Veteran Interviews 3 Hours Running Time Color and Black/White Footage Makes An Excellent Gift Compatible With NTSC and PAL Formats Playable Worldwide
Pearl Harbor: A Documentary
In the chaotic aftermath of the First World War, the vast Pacific Ocean becomes the flash point for a new crisis, a struggle between militaristic Japan and isolationist America. Japan, eager for raw materials to feed her fledgling industries, invades Manchuria and later China. The fighting in Asia sets Japan on a collision course with the United States, a course that will ultimately lead to Hiroshima and Nagaski. On December 7, 1941, the uneasy peace is shattered as the Japanese carrier fleet launches a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and the island of Oahu. Within thirty minutes, the power of the United States Pacific Fleet is devastated. By the end of the attack, seven battleships are damaged or sunk, half the aircraft on the island are wiped out and 2,400 American lives are lost. The story told here is one of global forces, of fascism and imperialism. It is the story of one of the most momentous events in American history and of a crucial turning point in the 20th Century. Most importantly, it is the story of the people who were there, told through the eyewitness accounts of both American and Japanese veterans, some whose stories have never been told. This is a story of courage, heroism and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. This is the story of Pearl Harbor.
Guadalcanal: Island Of Death
In the summer of 1942, America was still reeling from the attack on Pearl Harbor and the humiliating victories of the Japanese throughout the Far East. Then came the battles of the Coral Sea and the pivotal Battle for Midway. Japan had been effectively countered and it was time to launch an attack. The first landing of American forces on a Japanese held island would occur on Guadalcanal, August 7, 1942. This was the opening of a six month campaign to wrestle control of the lower Solomon Islands from the Japanese Empire. From this story of mistakes and heroism would rise the genesis of American strategy for the rest of the war in the Pacific.
World War II: A World In Conflict
Never before had the world seen such devastation, such cruelty and bloodshed as the fighting in World War II. This film contains amazing footage of actual ground, sea and air battles from 1933 through 1945. Our film starts with the Japanese invading and annexing Manchuria, the response from the League of Nations and the bombing of an American gunboat, The USS Panay. The leaders of the major countries sign the Munich Pact and Hitler's invasion of Poland follows as the world witnesses the first act of World War II in Europe. See first hand the destruction of some of the world's major cities. March along with American soldiers as they walk the 65 miles in the "Bataan Death March." Watch as the leaders meet in different countries to find a way to stop the tyranny of Germany, Italy, and Japan. See the "Day of Infamy," when the Japanese fighters and bombers attack an unsuspecting Pearl Harbor. Hear the speech by President Roosevelt that asks Congress to declare war, then see America's response to the dastardly act by Japan, as the last of the industrial nations enters the war. Witness the defeat of Italy, Germany and Japan as America drops the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the historic surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri. Watch as the most destructive war in history is played out to its final conclusion.
Great Battles of WW II: Epic Marine Victories
Experience first hand these epic Marine victories of World War II and glimpse relentless combat action against a tenacious and determined enemy. Follow America's elite from the first grim campaign at Guadalcanal, the Island of Death, to ultimate victory in the final battle on Okinawa. This was total war, fought in an island hopping campaign from the dense jungles and over fire swept, barren hilltops. Never before, or since, has the world witnessed such heroism and self-sacrifice as was exhibited by the Marines who fought across the vast reaches of the Pacific in these pivotal battles of World War II.
Tigers Of The Sea: The Story Of The US Navy In WWII
This captivating DVD recounts the history of the Allies and the Axis naval and land operations during WWII. Featuring the heroic men and the mighty war ships of the day, we will bring you Battleships, Destroyers, Aircraft Carriers, Cruisers, Submarines, PT-Boats, Convoys and the relentless Army and Navy Air Power. Witness how the Tigers of the Sea, our naval fleet, helped win the greatest conflict in the history of mankind.
"The way to victory is long. The going will be hard. We will do what we can with what we've got. We must have more planes and ships - at once. Then it will be our turn to strike. Then we will win!" - Admiral Ernest J. King, Commander in Chief United States Fleet... January, 1942 Contains Combat Veteran Interviews Approximately 3 Hours Running Time Color and Black/White Footage Makes An Excellent Gift Compatible With NTSC and PAL Formats Playable Worldwide
The North Star, Commandos, Five For Hell - 3 Classic WWII Movies on 1 DVD
The North Star : A Russian village defends itself against the Germans. Starring Dana Andrews, Anne Baxter, Walter Brennan, and Walter Huston. Black and white film, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes 1943.
Commandos : Setting up the Allied invasion in North Africa. Starring Lee Van Cleef and Jack Kelly. Color film, approximately 1 hour 37 minutes 1968.
Five For Hell : Suicide mission behind German lines. Starring Klaus Kinski. Color film, approximately 1 hour 31 minutes 1967.
Hitler's SS, Black Brigade, Minesweeper - 3 Classic WWII Movies on 1 DVD
Hitler's SS: Portrait Of Evil : A two-part tale of two brothers in Nazi Germany. Starring Tony Randall and Jose Ferrer. Color film, approximately 2 hours 24 minutes 1985.
Black Brigade : An Inexperienced all-black commando squad takes on a suicide mission. Starring Richard Pryor, Robert Hooks, and Stephen Boyd. Color film, approximately 1 hour 10 minutes 1969.
Minesweeper : A disgraced Navy officer redeems himself. Starring Richard Arlen. Black and white film, approximately 1 hour 5 minutes 1943.
Escape From Sobibor, Casablanca Express, Submarine Alert - 3 Classic WWII Movies on 1 DVD
Escape From Sobibor : The largest prison escape from a WWII Nazi death camp. Starring Alan Arkin and Rutger Hauer. Contains brief nudity and violence. Color film, approximately 1 hour 1987.
Casablanca Express : Nazi commandos hijack a train carrying Winston Churchill. Starring Glenn Ford, Donald Pleasance, and Jason Connery. Color film, approximately 1 hour 24 minutes 1989.
Submarine Alert : An FBI agent infiltrates a gang of Axis spies. Starring Richard Arlen. Black and white film, approximately 1 hour 6 minutes 1943.
The Battle Of El Alamein, The Steel Claw, They Raid By Night - 3 Classic WWII Movies on 1 DVD
The Battle Of El Alamein : The U.S. tank army fighting Rommenl in a battle for desert supremacy. Starring Michael Rennie. Color film, approximately 1 hour 34 minutes 1968.
The Steel Claw : An attempt to rescue a general from Japanese captivity. Starring George Montgomery. Color film, approximately 1 hour 36 minutes 1961.
They Raid By Night : Commando action in World War II. Starring Lyle Talbot. Black and white film, approximately 1 hour 8 minutes 1942.