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A ten part documentary series with interviews with veterans about their experiences in World War II. Includes rare, and in some cases, previously unseen war footage from archives all over the world that has been assembled in this poignant and sometimes harrowing documentary which captures the spirit of one of the twentieth century's greatest conflicts.
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"'They're Killing my Boys!' is a detailed combat narrative of the 7 December 1941 Japanese attacks on Hickam Field--then one of two major Army airfields on the island of Oahu. Since the field served as a base for bombardment aviation, the Japanese desired to put Hickam out of action to prevent U.S. forces from searching for and attacking their carrier force."--
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"In the wake of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the 1942 Rose Bowl was moved from Pasadena to Duke University out of fear of further Japanese attacks on the West Coast. Shortly after this unforgettable game, many of the players and coaches left their respective colleges, entered the military, and went on to serve around the world in famous battlegrounds, from Iwo Jima and Okinawa to Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, where fate and destiny would bring...
269) The Pacific War
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On December 7, 1941, Japan launched its attack on Pearl Harbor. The result was that the United States was thrust full force into World War II - turning it into a truly global conflict. American Marines and many of the great filmmakers of the day captured footage of the events as they unfolded - in color. Battles such as the Coral Sea in flames; Guadalcanal littered with corpses; rarely seen images of the deportation of U.S. citizens of Japanese descent...
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Recently declassified evidence and never-before-translated documents tell the real story of the day that FDR memorably declared would live in infamy, exploring how Joseph Stalin and the KGB used a vast network of double agents and communist sympathizers--most notably Harry Dexter White--to lead Japan into war against the United States, proposing Soviet involvement behind the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
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Presented by Eastman Kodak, the program was a series of original scripts directed by acclaimed directors and featuring well known performers. The stories ranged from musicals to comedies and dramas.
Based on the popular radio series, Screen Directors Playhouse was the ultimate anthology series pairing the biggest Hollywood stars and directors with a new screenplay each week. Originally airing between 1955 to 1956. 35 episodes were directed by heavyweights...
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"Just in time for 75th anniversary commemorations of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this latest addition offers a complete visual history of the attack, its aftermath, and the salvage efforts that followed. Over 300 photos, with detailed captions--complete with information such as aircraft serial numbers--document aircraft, ships, submarines, and key locations. Text sidebars highlight President Roosevelt's famous speech, the little known failed...
273) Beverly Hills spy
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Frederick Rutland was an accomplished aviator, British WWI war hero, and real-life James Bond. He was the first pilot to take off and land a plane on a ship, a decorated warrior for his feats of bravery and rescue, was trusted by the admirals of the Royal Navy, had a succession of aeronautical inventions, and designed the first modern aircraft carrier. He was perhaps the most famous early twentieth-century naval aviator. Despite all of this, and due...
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"A day of infamy and a day of bravery. Two days of tragedy and a day of triumph. Collected here are the remarkable stories of five crucial days that changed the course of history forever. Witness the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and the D-Day invasion during World War II. Grieve with a nation during the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bask in the triumph of humanity as Apollo 11 safely...
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"Nine-year-old Nanea may be the youngest in her family, but she still wants to "dip her paddle in" and be useful. She knows she's grown-up enough to help in her grandparents' market. But before she can prove that she's ready for more responsibility, the unthinkable happens: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, the naval base where her father works, and America is at war! With friends and family missing, and rumors of more attacks to come, Nanea worries will...
279) Sentimental reflections: Series eighteen, Edition four,America's heritage in story, scenery & song
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This quarterly video magazine highlights stories about various aspects of American life. Every episode features unique places, people, and music, all selected to foster a feeling of nostalgia toward the parts of life often forgotten. Lucy, Desi and their legacy is the Cover Story feature with a visit to the Lucy-Desi Museum in Jamestown, New York. The destination for Scenic America and many species of migratory birds is the Forsythe National Wildlife...
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