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This patriotic documentary produced during World War II focuses on the definitive battles fought in the skies above England. Archival footage and exclusive interviews bring the Battle of Britain to life in this second in
See rare footage of test flights and meet the men who helped shape aviation history. A detailed look at the Soviet Union's efforts to conquer the skies during WWII. See original designs that inspired later aviation bre
Part one of a BBC documentary about Jean Renoir.
Meet the American women who built the planes and flew them-- who fought on the war front and broke barriers on the home front. History comes alive with newly-rediscovered interviews and rarely seen archival footage.
In the midst of World War II, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-female African-American unit, undertook the monumental task of sorting and delivering a massive backlog of mail for the U.S. military. D
When World War II drained American industries of skilled manpower, women rose to the occasion and ensured that the wheels of industry kept rolling. Witness how these unsung heroines fought the enemy with admirable willin
This film chronicles the ultimate demise of Hitler's legendary west wall, dubbed by the allies as the 'Siegfried Line'. The West Wall was a tremendous barrier of fortified defenses, protecting Germany from invasion throu
This is the untold story of space exploration. How a secret Nazi project almost destroyed Europe during WWII and turned into the rocket that sent the first men to the Moon. From the war to the Moon: this is the story of
More than 100 WWII aircraft rest on the bottom of Lake Michigan just off the Chicago shoreline. During World War II, just off Chicago’s shoreline, the US Navy trained over 15,000 carrier pilots on two makeshift “flattop
Animated portrayal of territorial transitions of European countries in World War II using caricatures.
Witness how the ambitions of one power-hungry man- Adolph Hitler-changed the course of world history forever! From his unprovoked invasion of Holland to his brilliant tactical invasion of France, this Video provides an i
World War II turned the American aviation industry into a huge, high-tech giant. The war spurred the production of more than 300,000 warplanes, among them some of the greatest planes of all time: the C-47 transport (the
Half way through World War II, the United States Army Air Force began its own bombing missions over Germany. While the Royal Air Force relied on the cover of darkness to carry out its aerial raids, the USAAF preferred to
A film made of archives mostly unknown, on the last day of the Second World War in Europe and on the events which preceded it. This film also shows the growing tension between the Allies and the Soviets at the time: May
Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II, illuminates the wartime experiences of 600,000 “Rosie the Riveters” - pioneers who courageously triumph over racism and sexism to create job opportunities in in
An examination of the major events of World War II, from the spread of fascism in Italy, the Blitzkrieg attacks, the fall of Norway, and more.
This program examines the strategies the Allied forces used to surprise the Germans during the D-Day landing in Normandy; follows the Allies as they march through Paris, break down German defenses and eventually conquer
Discover how a small Florida town called Boca Raton was the site of a top-secret military project during World War II. Thousands of airmen were tasked with learning the ins and outs of an emerging technology known as air
World War II was an earth-shaking drama played out on the world stage, the most horrific war humanity has ever known. Actor Robert Hardy, famous for his dramatic portrayal of Winston Churchill, presents this concise hist
Equal pay as men. Designer clothes. And (eventually) respect. It's the story about the Greatest Generation that you haven't heard. Homefront Heroines: The WAVES of World War II introduces a group of quirky, independent a