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Lord Ashdown, a former special forces commando, tells the story of the 'Cockleshell Heroes', who led one of the most daring and audacious commando raids of World War II. In 1942, Britain was struggling to fight back agai
This World War II documentary rests on an unusual thesis: it argues that, in the wake of Pearl Harbor, the actions precipitated by the U.S.A.F. that truly helped turn the tide were perpetrated not by the widely-ballyhooe
From the retreat at Dunkirk to the invasion of Normandy, this documentary follows WWII's turning points. Witness the Allies' struggle, strategic battles, and ultimate push toward victory as they fight to reclaim Europe f
Hosted by Joey Jones. 'Sledgehammer: My Father The WWII Hero' tells the story of Eugene Sledge, a WWII veteran who served in the Pacific. After the war, Sledge wrote 'With the Old Breed,' a highly respected memoir. Now,
Through interviews we meet some of the people who risked their lives to hide Jewish children during World War II and how this experience has continued to affect the survivors.
Delve into the inner workings of the Third Reich, where power, paranoia, and ambition ruled. This series uncovers the complex relationships and deadly rivalries between Adolf Hitler and his top-ranking Nazi leaders. From
Echoes of Valor: WWII Veterans of Washington City, Utah
The collapse of the German campaign in Russia, leading to the occupation of much of Eastern Europe and the Balkans by Soviet forces in 1945 had its roots in events occurring some years earlier. The continued resistance o
A documentary focusing on the life stories of Jewish American World War II veterans. The film explores their unique experiences of being Jewish soldiers during a time of extreme anti-Semitism both abroad, and in America.
The Blitz: Days that Changed WWII tells the story of one of the most pivotal six-month periods of the 20th century, beginning in August 1940 as Nazi Germany has conquered most of Western Europe. Britain now stands alone
Exploring the design and deployment of German support aircraft and gliders, this documentary program highlights the airborne innovations of the Nazi Luftwaffe during World War II. Segments focus on reconnaissance and lia
The Spitfire, P-51 Mustang, and Messerschmitt Bf 109 were exceptionally great fighters of WWII, and, with the use of authentic & rare color and B&W footage, this program details what made them so special. Also featured a
Witness the strategic power and versatility of the modern aircraft carrier in this volume of the "War File" documentary series. Vintage film clips and detailed computer-generated images reveal how the then-new craft chan
This film features the true stories of some of the legendary men and women of the Second World War who showed supreme courage and strength in the face of the enemy. Through archive film and personal recollections, this d
China's pivotal, bloody and beleaguered WW2 campaign is often forgotten in the west despite the "battle of China" being the longest and its battles among the bloodiest and brutalist of the global crucible. World War II:
It’s long been known that German soldiers used a methamphetamine called Pervitin during WWII. But have tales of Nazis on speed obscured the massive use of stimulants by British and American troops? Did total war unleash
Featuring sit-down interviews with experts and historians, follows the story of the Japanese American soldiers of WWII who fought for the ideals of American democracy.
Hear the incredible accounts from military officers on both sides of the war as they recount harrowing true stories from their time in aerial combat.
The Malaysian WWII Oral Histories Project is a shared community storytelling journey across various locations in Malaysia and the US, utilizing print and digital/virtual reality (VR) technologies to showcase oral history
May 8th, 2020 marks 75 years since Victory in Europe, when the Nazis surrendered to the Allies ending WWII in Europe. We relive that electrifying day, and many of the dramatic events leading up to it, through the words o