THE GREATEST NAVAL BATTLE IN HISTORY
From December 1941 to September 1945, the Pacific Ocean was engulfed in flames as the two mightiest navies the world has ever known engaged each other on, under and above the sea. The epic scale of that struggle dwarfed any naval campaign before or since. The greatest battle of that campaign and the greatest sea battle of all time was the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
EAGLE AGAINST THE SUN is the most comprehensive story of one of mankind’s greatest military struggles. The true nature of that battle can only now be told thanks to new material only recently made available and released to the National Archives. Through rare combat footage, much of it in original color, exclusive interviews with veterans from both sides of the war and detailed reenactments EAGLE AGAINST THE SUN offers an unusual insight into the success and blunders of the military leaders. It is also an historical record of the valor of the warriors who fought on all sides of this bloody conflict.
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 Weapons That Changed War storms the Bastille of history, revealing the changing composition of the warrior’s toolbox, from the sticks and stone age to our own technological terrordome. Whether on land, at sea, or (most recently) in the air—human beings have shown remarkable initiative in developing an evergrowing assortment of hardcore hardware. In many ways, wars are won in the workshop. Of course, military leaders have to learn how to make the best use of weapons like catapults, “Greek Fire” (incendiary missiles pioneered by the Byzantine navy during the 7th century AD), dreadnoughts, U-Boats, and A-Bombs—but obtaining access to these things can be more than half the battle. This series tells a story of lethal one-upmanship driven by the universal human desire to have the last word—“Surrender.”
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 Strike Force Air-Climb into the cockpit with the men and women who pilot the most impressive military aircraft of the 21st century. From fighters to bombers and giant cargo ships, experience the inside story of nine history-making aircraft.
Includes:
• C-17 at Rodeo
• F-22 Maiden Flight
• B-29 FiFi
• F6F Hellcat – To Fly Again is Everything
• F/A-18 Carrier Qualification
• KC-135 Service Station in the Sky
• B-1B at Desert Fox
• C-130 Stuck in Snow
• Flight Plan – the Tide Turns
• The War that Changed War – Aircraft
From the maiden flight of the F-22 – the world's most advanced stealth fighter – to the tank-busting A-10 Warthog, you'll learn the history and humanity behind the amazing hardware of the U.S. military. |
 Pearl Harbor Dawn Of Death - As the day that would live in infamy dawned, many of the servicemen stationed at Pearl Harbor were attending morning services. Within hours, the survivors would be praying for revenge. The three episodes, "Win First, Fight Later," "Day of Infamy" and "Waking a Sleeping Giant," contained in this program will take you through the build-up of Japanese-American hostilities leading up to that fateful day in December. You will see the violence and horror of the assault through the eyes of the men who were there - the very men who fought to save their comrades from fiery graves and watery graves; the men who became heroes. Post-War interviews with the Japanese leaders of the attack; Exclusive Interviews with the U.S. soldiers and sailors who survived the attack; Bonus features include an original Japanese documentary recreating the attack; Dateline episodes dealing with Pearl Harbor. "December 7, 1941" - Directed by John Ford, Academy Award Winner, Best Short Documentary Subject. |
 Strike Fore Land Climb aboard the military hardware that dominates the battlefields of the 21st century. Slip behind the controls of the undisputed heavyweight 'King of the Desert,' the mighty M1A2 Abrams battle tank. Join the elite Calvary Scouts as they lead the armored task force through the desert in their heavily armed Humvees and Bradley Fighting Vehicles. Rain a storm of steel upon entrenched Iraqi fighters with the deadly MLRS. Then join the sky warriors as they assault an enemy position from their Blackhawks and Apache Helos.
Includes:
• M1A2 Abrams Tank
• Apache Helicopter
• Humvee
• Blackhawk Helicopter
• Stinger Missile
• MLRS
• Basic Training
• Simulators
• Paladin Mobile Artillery
• Land Mines
• Kiowa Helicopter
• TOW Missiles
• Bradley Fighting Vehicle
• Exporting Weapons – The Tools of the Trade
Gain fascinating insight into the 21st century technology that has changed how war is fought on land. |
 Century of warfare - The 20th Century began with America on the sidelines of world conflict, but before the end of the century, America would stand alone as the most powerful military nation in the history of the world. This 3 DVD set documents America's rise, from the horse-drawn cannons of World War I to the laser guided missiles of Desert Storm. Century of Warfare chronicles the crucial battle engagements that shaped the outcomes of the great conflicts of the 20th Century, changing the world and the face of America, forever. Beginning with the events preceding World War I, Century of Warfare details the combat history of World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Korea and Operation Desert Storm, using authentic archival footage and extensive interviews with veterans and historians. |
 STRIKE FORCE SEA Dominate the seas with the most powerful naval force in history. Go on board a virtual 'city at sea' with the super carriers on patrol in hostile waters. Witness the launch of the stealthy and lethal F-18, then join the pilot as the jet flies into harm's way. See how the Aegis protects the fleet with a system of fire control computers and a radar so smart it can learn from its mistakes. Join the Navy SEALs on a top secret operation and climb aboard a nuclear submarine deep under the sea.
Includes:
• Forward from the Sea
• Protecting the Battle Group
Aegis
• Damage Control
• Anti-Submarine Warfare
• LCAC Angels from the Sea
• Fleet Marine Force
• The Hornet's Sting
• SEALs
• Life on a Submarine
• City at Sea
• Interdiction Operation
• Marine Boot Camp
• Front Line Pilots – Blue Water Ops
Under the sea, on the sea or over the sea, this fascinating series is the ultimate guide to naval might in the 21st century. |
The American Civil War Collectors Edition - This set creates a vivid portrait of America's greatest internal crisis, from the first antislavery protests to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Along the way, this series examines the moral, political, and strategic forces that set brother against brother for more than four years, in what is generally understood to be the first modern war. Created by some of the most respected producers and historians of the genre this 5-DVD set entertains, educates and conveys a message that should remain with us all. With the help of several thousand living history re-enactors, The American Civil War goes beyond the fog of war and allows you to experience the glory and heartache of the battles. |
 Hell in the Pacific - This 10-part documentary series thoroughly chronicles history’s largest and most harrowing naval conflict. Consisting of interviews with veterans and actual combat footage, HISTORY IN THE PACIFIC captures the diverse and gruelingly extreme nature of the Pacific War’s battlefields: nighttime battles, submarine face-offs, and climates both sweltering and near-Arctic. |
Pacific Battlefront - Visit some of the most exotic and forbidden battlefields in all of recorded history as you experience the drama and horror of the Pacific Theater during World War II. Remarkable images – many in color – and the voices of the men who survived this horrific war, bring a new level of understanding of this savage, no-holds-barred conflict. Fought in dense jungles and on barren volcanic islands, the war covered tens of thousands of miles, where supplies – even food and water – were often short and sometimes nonexistent. |
Civil war Blood and Honor - Go beyond the fog of war and experience the glory and heartache of the battles that changed our nation forever. Personal letters, official reports and diaries paint a vivid picture of each battle – and the political and personal reasons behind the struggle.
Features:
• Ep. 1 - Rally Around the Flag
• Ep. 2 - Rebels at the Gates
• Ep. 3 - High Water Mark
• Ep. 4 - General Grant's War
• Ep. 5 - Jubilation
• Ep. 6 - A Documentary
• Bonus booklet with photos and illustrations documents the contributions of African Americans during the war
Captivating period photography, authentic Civil War-era music and fascinating re-enactments bring to life this enormous struggle and allow future generations to bear witness to events that forged our nation.
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Trenches - Experience firsthand 'the war to end all wars.' World War I was the first war in history to affect most of the globe, with battles fought on land, at sea and, for the first time, in the sky. This five-disc DVD set captures the experience almost a century after it happened, with rare footage, much of it never before released on DVD.
Features:
• A comprehensive overview of the Great War on 5 DVDs
• Attractive collector's tin
• Over 7 hours of rare, historical footage
Battles you have only read about in history books spring to life as you witness the war that shaped the course of the 20th century. Experience the agonies and triumphs, from the bloody battlefields to the historic Treaty of Versailles.
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Battleground Vietnam - Witness the Vietnam War, its roots, its battles, its heroes and the price paid in the name of freedom. This stunning, detailed, five-disc collection shows the war with heartbreaking realism. It looks at troubling questions about America's justification for the conflict, the horrors of jungle warfare and the human calamity of the war. Ultimately, it profiles the courage of the soldiers who put their lives on the line in the name of patriotism.
Features:
• A complete overview of the Vietnam War on 5 DVDs
• Attractive collector's tin
• Over 6 hours of original footage
Gain new insight into one of the most dramatic eras in America's history. |
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