Summary
World War II encompassed some of America's greatest triumphs and most bitter defeats. This comprehensive and intimate survey of this epic war features World War II documentaries, each with original archival footage, interviews with military experts and historians, and reenactments from the War in Europe to the war in the Pacific.Contents
disc 1. The greatest conflict : W.W. II (c1985) ; North Africa : the desert war (c1985) ; The beachhead at Anzio (c1983) ; D-Day : the Normandy invasion (c1985)disc 2. Pursuit to the Rhine (c1985) ; Bomber offensive (c1985) ; The Battle of the Bulge (c1983) ; Battle of Germany (c1985)
disc 3. Island hopping : the road back (c1985) ; Jungle warfare : New Guinea to Burma (c1985) ; Air war in the Pacific (c1985) ; The blood ridges of Peleliu (c1983)
disc 4. Return to the Philippines (c1985) ; Okinawa
the last battle (c1985). Bonus feature: Admiral "Bull" Halsey.
Additional Information
| Subjects |
World War, 1939-1945.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Africa, North. Anzio, Battle of, Anzio, Italy, 1944. World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy. World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Germany. World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations. Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945. World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area. World War, 1939-1945 -- Jungle warfare. Airplanes, Military. Peleliu, Battle of, Palau, 1944. World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines. World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan -- Okinawa Island. Documentary television programs. Historical television programs. Biographical television programs. |
| Publisher | [New York?] :History,2011 |
| Edition | Full screen. |
| Other Titles | War chronicles (Television program) War chronicles World War Two World War 2 |
| Contributors |
Zimmerman, Mort.
Horan, Don. O'Neal, Patrick, 1927-1994. Lou Reda Productions. History (Television network) |
| Participants/Performers |
Host/narrator, Patrick O'Neal. |
| Language |
English |
| Notes |
Documentary. Title from container. Programs originally broadcast on the History Channel as part of the television series: War chronicles. Running time indicated on container (approx. 6 hr., 25 min.) includes bonus feature; combined running time of feature programs is 5 hr., 21 min. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; full screen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Description |
4 videodiscs (5 hr., 21 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| ISBN | 1422931331 9781422931332 |
| Other | Classic View |