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Legacy Of War
Synopsis: Chronicles the rebuilding of shattered lives in a ruined city after the Blitz in London during WWII. Narrated by Walter Cronkite.
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Legacy Of War DVD
This program details the successful launch and execution of the Marshall Plan America's expansive commitment to re-build Europe at the end of the war. Walter Cronkite traces the complex and changing relationship between the United States and England and explores the dramatic shifts of the Cold War from the end of the war up to the present.
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Body of War (DVD)
Biographical Documentary DVD - On September 13, 2001 -- a mere two days after the 9/11 attacks -- Tomas Young, a Kansan with an overwhelming sense of patriotism and loyalty to his country, felt moved to enlist in the United States Armed Forces. Equipped with the courage to fight and rid the world of the threat of terror, Young anticipated an appointment in Afghanistan that would enable him to join his fellow soldiers in rooting out and bringing to justice Al-Qaeda operatives. This did not occur, however, and President Bush's order to invade Iraq stunned everyone, including Tomas. He soon found himself shuttled off to a land that posed no obvious threat to the United States, where he was instantly struck by a bullet from behind -- and rendered both paraplegic for life and unconscious. Airlifted home, Tomas slowly regained awareness of himself and his surroundings, settling in for a long, grueling recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in the nation's capital, with the assistance and loving support of his
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NOTE: All used products ship via US Postal Service; a limit of three (3) copies of any used title applies.
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New - This volume in the "Problems in European Civilization" series is a collection of scholarly essays and primary sources focusing on the legacy of World War I. For courses on World War I, this new volume makes a perfect complement to Herwig' s "Outbreak of World War I" and Shevin-Coetzee/Coetzee' s "World War I and European Society: A Sourcebook."
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Lord of War - Used - DVD
This film charts the rise and fall of Yuri Orlov, from his early days in the early 1980s in Little Odessa, selling guns to mobsters in his local neighbourhood, through to his ascension through the decade of excess and indulgence into the early 90s, where he forms a business partnership with an African warlord and his psychotic son. The film also charts his relationship through the years with his younger brother, his marriage to a famous model, his relentless pursuit by a determined federal agent...
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In Search of the Trojan War 2-DVD Set
Overview Details The tale of the Trojan War has fascinated and intrigued people for thousands of years. But is there any truth in Homer's epic poem? Charismatic historian Michael Wood brings to life the heroes and the romance of the Bronze Age in this award-winning archaeological detective story filmed in Greece, Turkey, Ireland, and Berlin. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada. 2 discs; approximately 330 minutesĀ© 2004
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GOD OF WAR II WITH BONUS DVD: PS2
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African Americans in World War II: Legacy of Patriotism and Valor
African Americans in World War II: Legacy of Patriotism and Valor was produced by the Department of the Army in 1997. This comprehensive documentary contains extensive footage showing the contributions of African Americans during WWII including footage of their acitvities at D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, in Italy and in the Pacific. Actual footage is weaved in with numerous interviews with veterans including several Congressional Medal of Honor winners in a way that clearly shows the valor and bravery of our...
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Legacy Of Torture: The War Against The Black Liberation Movement DVD
In 1973, thirteen alleged "Black militants" were arrested in New Orleans, purportedly in connection with the San Francisco events. Some of them were tortured for several days by law enforcement authorities, in striking similarity to the horrors visited upon detainees in GuantƔnamo and Abu Ghraib. In 1975, a Federal Court in San Francisco threw out all of the evidence obtained in New Orleans. The two lead San Francisco Police Department investigators from over 30 years ago, along with FBI agents,...
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In Search of the Trojan War DVD
Join historian Michael Wood as he explores the mystery surrounding the Trojan War. Through visits to Ireland Berlin and other European countries Wood exhausts every notable lead that will corroborate Homer's epic poem. IN SEARCH OF THE TROJAN WAR is mandatory viewing for history buffs.
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Warbirds of World War II Volume 2: Wings To Victory DVD
Contains Combat Veteran Interviews. Over 2 1/2 Hours Running Time. Color and Black/White Footage. Makes An Excellent Gift. Compatible With NTSC and PAL Formats Ā Playable Worldwide.
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Drawing on intimate firsthand accounts in diaries and letters, 'War Experiences in Rural Germany' examines this question in detail and challenges some strongly held assumptions about the Great War. The author makes the controversial case for the blurring of 'front' and 'homefront'. He shows that through the constant exchange of letters and frequent furloughs, rural soldiers maintained a high degree of contact with their home lives. In addition, the author provides a more nuanced interpretation of...
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These 9 fascinating programs will add excitement and nuance to your understanding of this conflict. Packed with stunt-filled re-enactments, archival letters, and original diary entries, this History ChannelĀ® collection reveals the secrets of the Civil War. Even today, almost 150 years after LeeĀs surrender at Appomattox Court House, unexpected secrets and little known stories continue to emerge from Civil War history. This outstanding 4-DVD set brings these buried events vividly to life. You...
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Product DetailsOriginal Title:Act of WarActors: Christopher Clarke - Ingrid Torrance - Jack ScaliaCondition: NEWFormat: DVDDirector: Robert LeeRuntime: 105 minsLanguage: English Subtitle: English SubtitlesDiscs/Cassettes: 1Genre: ActionDescription: "Jack Gracy, a former security guard at the American Embassy in Russia, has shown up uninvited to a party at the embassy in the former Soviet Republic of Bazrhikistan, where his estranged girlfriend is working. As the two are talking upstairs, a group of terrorists disguised as caterers burst in and take all the guests downstairs hostage. The terrorists are threatening to launch nuclear missles at America if their demands are not met, but they haven't planned on Jack being their to spoil the party."
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'This book remains far and away the best investigation and analysis of the impact of the American Civil War on European military thought and military history.' - Russell F. Weigley, author of The American Way of War: A History of U. S. Military Strategy and Policy
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Documentary filmmaker David Blaustein focuses on the legacy of Argentina's "dirty war" of 1976-83, during which thousands of citizens were kidnapped, tortured, and killed by the military government. Their children were taken and scattered into right-wing foster homes. But the persevering grandmothers did not give up, instead marching fearlessly against the authorities in Buenos Aires' Plaza de Mayo. After democracy was restored, they established a comprehensive DNA bank to identify the children...
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* Vietnamās LegacyāHistorianās View: Gwen Ifill is joined by Doris Kearns Goodwin, Michael Beschloss, Stanley Karnow, Richard Norton Smith, and Jonathan Holloway to discuss the Vietnam Warās cultural, political, and emotional impacts on American history.
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Lord of War [Full Screen]
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Overview Details What if Hitler had had the A-bomb? Why did Japan's submarine sneak attack on Pearl Harbor fail? Could the Kamikazes have turned the tide of the war in the Pacific? Now, these and other compelling stories about the secret weapons, ruthless tactics, and remarkable heroism of World War II can be told. Witness the daring attempts of undercover Norwegian resistance fighters to destroy the Nazis' atomic bomb program. Relive the surprise air and underwater attack on America's battleships...
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Documentary filmmaker David Blaustein focuses on the legacy of Argentina's "dirty war" of 1976-83, during which thousands of citizens were kidnapped, tortured, and killed by the military government. Their children were taken and scattered into right-wing foster homes. But the persevering grandmothers did not give up, instead marching fearlessly against the authorities in Buenos Aires' Plaza de Mayo. After democracy was restored, they established a comprehensive DNA bank to identify the children....
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One of the most divisive wars in American history ended 25 years ago, but the United States is still dealing with the fallout. Some historians say that the Vietnam War was so drawn out and costly that American policy-makers have since turned fearful of military involvement in another potential quagmire. Others note Americans' diminished trust in government because politicians and military leaders lied about the war. But some observers say the vigorous U.S. response during the Persian Gulf War helps...
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