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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.
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
The British fought the Second World War to defeat Hitler. This film asks why, then, did they spend so much of the conflict battling through North Africa and Italy? Historian David Reynolds reassesses Winston Churchill's
A documentary about Japanese women who remained in China after the Second World War. Stranded in northeastern China, many joined Chinese families to survive and built lives there over the following decades. The film expl
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
Military Aircraft of the 20th Century' is a series of programmes featuring the aircraft that had the most significant impact on the numerous military conflicts during the last century. Bombers played a major role in Worl
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
Theodore Roosevelt Jr., suffering from a machine gun wound in the leg, returned as a casual from France to New York City aboard the Mauretania on March 6, 1919. Medium close shot of TR Jr., dressed in uniform, aboard wha
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
Tells the story of probably the world's greatest pilot through an extensive and in-depth interview: Capt Eric "Winkle" Brown CBE, DSC, AFC. From his flight with WW1 German fighter ace Ernst Udet in 1936 through to comman
The concert, which is the PPO's sixth of the 2005 performing season, features soprano Joan Cano and pianist Reynaldo Reyes in a program
Nobody symbolized the steady resolve of the British people during World War II more than Winston Churchill. This penetrating study chronicles Churchill's life from his birth through his military career and his uncompromi
A nomad mercenary on a high-tech motorcycle helps bring about the downfall of the evil Orwellian government, the Omega.