Debut: A series featuring archival footage from WWII and commentary from the cameramen. The opener recalls the experiences of new conscripts.
The stress of fighting on the front lines in World War II is recalled.
The task of the infantrymen is examined through personal recollections.
The air war in World War II is recalled by veterans.
Soldiers recall interludes between marching and fighting.
For the sailors who fought in World War II, combat at sea differed radically from any previous conflict. The jobs they performed were far more complex and technically more demanding than ever before, and the threats they faced were much more lethal. Utilizing vivid color film and photographs unearthed from archives and personal collections,along with firsthand accounts from veterans, we recall the remarkable true stories of these sailors and the battles they fought.
A look at the attitudes of soldiers and their motivations for fighting.
An examination of the system used to supply soldiers with food, ammunition and medical needs.
A look at the submarine forces in World War II.
Recalling the efforts of medical personnel during WWII.
How civilians bore wartime hardships and sacrifices.
Aspects of life for Allied soldiers during the final years of World War II are recalled.
The aftermath of war and peacekeeping efforts are examined.
The use of tanks and other armored vehicles in the war is examined.
The work of combat engineers is examined. Included: Navy Seabees.
Those who recorded and documented the war are examined, including photographers, correspondents and combat artists.
The World War II soldier's uniform and equipment is examined, including weapons and medals.
Film collections and eyewitness testimony tell the story of Adolf Hitler's reign of terror.
The 351st Bomb Group. In 1943, General "Hap" Arnold, dispatched a film crew to document the day-to-day lives and missions of an elite bomber group--the 351st. The ensuing footage, in full color, provides an unprecedented look at the men and their grueling combat missions from 1943 to mid-1945. Made with the cooperation of the 351st Bomb Group Association, highlights include footage of pilot and actor Clark Cable and firsthand accounts from pilots and crewmembers commenting on the ensuing action on film.
