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In June 1940 nothing was written. The appeal of June 18 by General de Gaulle was a hope but also a start. The start for an essential page of the History of France, written by De Gaulle and his followers, without whom not
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
The third installment in a series of videos that chronicle wars of the 20th century focuses on battles of World War II, using newsreel footage, much of it shot by Britain's Pathé News, to show how the war news was relaye
The Battle of Midway: A pivotal battle in the Pacific, Midway was also the first filmed in color, from the dawn alarm and the action at sea to the tragic down of the remaining Japanese fleet. Time: 20 minutes. Global Wa
Tanks: Armoured Battles of World War II - The Fall of France is a documentary film which traces the role of the armored forces on both sides in the dramatic battles which led to the great German victory in 1940. Featurin
Part of Frank Capra's World War II propaganda series made for the U.S. Armed Forces, this program presents newsreel footage addressing the Battle of China and shifting opinion as the United States moves from isolationism
This documentary uses original newsreels to tell the story of the German Stukas deployed in the Second World War. Designed as small, high-speed torpedo boats, there were approximately 200 Stukas built and used in the Cha
From the early race to build gliders to the D-Day invasion at Normandy and Nazi Germany's final surrender, "Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII" narrated by Hal Holbrook, reveals the critical role gliders p
Disguised as an Italian medic, Dolas finds himself on a ship evacuating wounded Axis soldiers to Italy. He leaves the ship disguised as a Nazi soldier, but is found out, declared a deserter and sent to the Eastern Front.
After escaping across Europe from Stalag camp, Dolas's ride to Cyprus is stopped when his ship in sunk by an Italian submarine. Although he and some of his fellow sailors are rescued by an Allied ship, they find themselv
During World War II, the United States government produced literally thousands of films. Though many were intended for the average GI, others were considered too sensitive for general viewing. Classified or confidential
Lockheed's P-38 introduced the concept of the interceptor a fighter aircraft of great speed and high rate of climb. As WWII progressed the lighting was developed in to a wide range of roles - ground attack, escort fighte
Exploring Michael Mann's 1983 film adapted from the F. Paul Wilson novel and its impact.
Though American veterans liberated others worldwide at immense sacrifice, a little told American story is the unique liberation of the Tuscan people by the Buffalo Soldiers of WWII who returned home to the "Jim Crow" Uni
Two-part documentary on Japan at war, examining the Japanese treatment of Allied prisoners of war. Turning Against the West Using Japanese archive footage and interviews with both prisoners and their guards, this film in
This captivating documentary explores the careers of military parachute jumpers in World War II and their astonishing bravado as they prepared for deployment behind enemy lines without immediate reinforcement from ground
Celebrate America with 2.5 hours of classic cartoons for Victory from the war era. Characters include Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Popeye, Superman, Mr. Hook and Private Snafu (a character that Dr. Seuss help creat
A special commemorative video chronicling Bob Hope's tireless efforts on behalf of American troops during World War II. Includes two CDs or cassettes and a souvenir book.
A documentary about the women who built glider planes at the H.J. Heinz plant in Pittsburgh during World War II. While America's men fought overseas, women in Pittsburgh built glider wings at the Heinz factory. The glide
The concert, which is the PPO's sixth of the 2005 performing season, features soprano Joan Cano and pianist Reynaldo Reyes in a program