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The Last Day of World War I
At 11am on November 11, 1918, World War I ended victory was assured and final territory agreed upon. How is it possible, then, that more soldiers died on this day than on D-Day? Based on Joseph Persico s book 11th Month, 11th Day, 11th Hour: Armistice Day, 1918, World War I and Its Violent Climax (2004), THE LAST DAY OF WORLD WAR I focuses on the little-known events of the war s Armistice Day, revealing the outrageous excuses Allied leaders found to send 13,000 men to their deaths against a defeated enemy....
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The Last Day Of World War I: 11th Month, 11th Day, 11th Hour
The Last Day Of World War I: 11th Month, 11th Day, 11th Hour - Dvd
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Last Days Of World War II, The
Last Days Of World War II, The
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From decisive battles to the Nuremberg Trials, this 3-part documentary chronicles the strategic events that lead the Allied forces to victory in World War II. THE LAST DAYS OF WWII recounts the battles that finished the war in Europe, including Ardennes and the Battle of the Bulge. USS EAGLE 56: ACCIDENT OR TARGET? examines the sinking of an American ship off the coast of New England in April 1945. And LAST SECRETS OF THE AXIS explores the unusual alliance between Axis powers Germany and Japan.
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History Channel Presents: The Last Day Of World War I
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The Last Days of WWII The Last Days of WWII chronicles the unrelenting Allied advance through Europe that finally crushed Hitler’s Third Reich. First-hand footage and expert commentary follow the decisive ground battles and strategic bombing missions from D-Day through the capture of Berlin. It also examines the after-effects of the war, from the wrenching drama of the Nuremberg Trials to the revelations of the Nazis’ last, desperate acts, including their attempts...
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Additional Details. Format: Box Set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC. Rating: Not Rated. Number of Discs: 2. Run Time: 279 Minutes. Region: Region 1. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Language: English. Studio: History Channel. DVD Release Date: April 27, 2004.
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This two-disc DVD set presents three History Channel documentaries that examine the period leading to Allied victory in World War II, and the revelations of its complex aftermath. The Last Days of World War II follows the Allied advance through Europe that finally crushed the Third Reich, the climax of the action in Europe and the Pacific, and the judgments of the Nuremberg war trials. USS Eagle 56: Accident or Target? investigates whether the destruction of an American boat in 1945 was in fact a...
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The Medals of World War II DVD
The Medals of World War II DVD Our Price: $19.98 20% Off Entire Order Plus Free Ground Shipping! Enter Code PBSGREEN in cart! Details > Item No.: MEDW401 Single DVD Their valor was matchless, their deeds soon recognized by a grateful nation. But the presentation of their World War II medals was often delayed by a wartime shortage of brass, needed for ammunition. Relive the heroic tales of those soldiers America honored, at long last, with personal accounts from veterans of the Army, Navy...
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On September 9, 1945, the deadliest war the world has ever known formally came to an end. Four months earlier, the Third Reich had suffered its final, crushing defeat. On the horizon stood a new type of conflict the Cold War. USS EAGLE 56: ACCIDENT OR TARGET?: In April 1945, an American boat off the New England coast towing a target for torpedo bombers suddenly exploded, killing all but 13 of its 63 officers. Was it an accident or a final act of aggression? LAST SECRETS OF THE AXIS: Examine the remarkable...
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V-E-Day: 50th Anniversary - The Musical Memories Of World War II
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This silent film was produced to show the level of devastation that Germany has suffered and is still suffering from the war - and what progress has been made to help the recovery effort of that wartorn country. The film covers a large number of cities and important momuments including: * Tempelhof Airport in Berlin * Goebbels residence in Berlin * Former Luftwaffe HQ * Schillstrasse * the Reichstag * The Tiergarten * Hiter's chancellery and office * the bunker where Hitler died * the Olympic stadium...
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Three stellar documentaries examine the last days and aftermath of WWII - from the decisive ground battles to the drama of the Nuremberg Trials - in a sweeping overview of one of modern history's darkest chapters. MPAA Rating: Not Rated
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This is the true story of Leo Litwak, an award-winning novelist and former World War II combat medic. It's the story of real people in war--friends and thieves, dreamers and killers, jokers and heroes--as well as the personal account of a young American plucked from a sheltered and comfortable life and sent to a foreign land to save the men fighting to save the world.
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Before the TV was commonplace, people saw the news at their local movie theaters. Newsreels were shown before feature films and at dedicated newsreel movie theaters in larger cities. These vintage Universal Newsreel collections are a way to glimpse special events of the past. A note on quality: Newsreels were not preserved with the same care as much other old film footage. Although most of the footage is of very good quality, this collection may have portions that are silent or have degraded audio or video...
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World War II: When The World Went To War, Vol. 4: D-Day, Victory, And The Story Of Adolf Hitler
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