“Wednesday, March 24, 1999, 7:45 p.m. Bombs and cruise missiles are falling on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; the NATO Pact operation “Mercy Angel” has begun. There will be no mercy for the citizens of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia for 78 days.
“The Machine of Time” is a Greek documentary series that explores history, shedding light on unknown aspects of events, people, and social phenomena. Through interviews, archival footage, and investigative research, it reveals the human stories behind major historical moments.
Taking to the skies with unmatched skill, only the best of the best pilots can earn their place in the United States Air Force. High-stakes missions, intense aerial combat, and unbreakable camaraderie define their world.
Can't imagine a world without Wi-Fi, smart phones or social media? You don't have to, as Craig Charles takes us on a nostalgic journey through some stand-out years that changed the course of history!
This richly detailed, visually stunning documentary series covers the entire dramatic saga of World War II in the Pacific. From Manchuria to Hiroshima, the people, armaments, locations and battles of the epic conflict are covered in 20 unforgettable episodes. The Allies' crusade to defeat imperial Japan's bloody expansion featured difficult, heroic fighting at sea, in the air, and on innumerable jungle islands.
The complete history of World War II traces the monumental story of the greatest conflict of the 1900s. This series details many of the key moments of WWII: Appeasment of Munich, Blitzkrieg, the fall of France, the London Blitz, Rommel and the Africa Corps, the war in the Pacific, Stalingrad, D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, Midway, and so much more.
Fighting Forces Vietname is the most comprehensive documentary series ever produced about military units deployed in the Vietnam War, the largest war in U.S history. Altogether, 140 Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine units from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, and the Philippines are discussed. This extraordinary series produced with the official cooperation of the U.S Army and U.S National Archive, features 12 hours of rare, recently (2009) declassified film footage, making this the ultimate Vietnam War collection.
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 documentary explores 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.
From the Battle of Britain to the Dresden bombings, some of the most intense combat of World War II occurred in the airspaces over Europe. This multi-volume box set offers a comprehensive account of the aircraft that helped bring the Allies to victory, including the B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-24 Liberator, the P-51 Mustang, and many more.