There are two sides in every war and millions of different stories to share from each battle fought. From Iwo Jima to the Siege of Malta, each episode of Battleline tells the story of extraordinary events of World War II from the point of view of both the victor and the vanquished.
Relive the greatest crisis ever faced by the United States as this unique documentary traces the history of the Civil War from its origins through to the final tragic act of Lincoln's assassination. Witness four years of terrible campaigns that cut a swath of destruction from Virginia to the Mississippi River and Beyond. Recounted in over six captivating hours, the battles and leaders of the new American Civil War are brought to life with fresh perspectives and new insight. Come with us as we unlock the secrets of this fascinating time, a crucible of violence from which a stronger nation emerged, ready to face the challenges of a changing world.
Embark on an exciting, historical journey through the battles and victories surrounding America's pursuit for freedom. This ten-part documentary series examines the people and events that led up to our nation's battle for independence against the world's largest military power during the Revolutionary War. The focus then shifts to Thomas Jefferson, the "Father of Freedom" and third president of the United States, whose influence and advocacy for individual freedom set the foundation for America's early years. Also featured is an in-depth portrait of the great emancipator, Abraham Lincoln and his most notable achievements in the extinction of slavery and dedication to the proposition that all men are created equal. This poignant documentary series is comprehensively presented through narration, photographs and paintings to create a visual history of America's founding ideals of liberty and freedom.
The old battlefields of World War II hold many secrets, including lost sanctuaries, buried atrocities, and forgotten heroes. Now, military experts and conflict archaeologists are using cutting-edge, drone-mounted technology to re-examine some of the European theater's most iconic sites and reveal their untold stories. From Maltese submarine wrecks to a top-secret research base in Scotland to the location of the Battle of the Bulge, this six-part series revisits seminal moments from history's greatest war from an entirely new perspective.
The Normandy landings of 1944 were pivotal to the outcome of WW2. Discover when Churchill and Roosevelt first proposed the operation and how preparations started, finishing with the key events of D-Day and the far-reaching effects of its outcome.
After years of shifty threats and menacing troop movements, World War II hit Europe with all its devious force; bringing with it a level of depravity and destruction previously unseen to the men and women it touched. It didn't take long before it went down in history as the worst international conflict ever seen, and as in every war before it, it left nothing but questions in its wake.
The Fight For Freedom The Major Battles of WWII takes viewers to the front lines of the European, the Pacific and the African theatres of the deadliest conflict in human history. . Entire hours are devoted to the great battles that would define the era and the devastating final conclusion that would introduce the world to the terrible possibilities that exist with atomic weaponry. Masterfully scripted and full of authentic footage, this is a collection that must not be missed.
This comprehensive 10-part series chronicles the second half of this global military conflict in a masterfully scripted presentation filled with rare and authentic archive footage produced by internationally acclaimed documentarians, Pacific Media.
Taken directly from the diaries of soldiers fighting in WWII, this series chronicals the experiences, losses, and victories felt on the battlefieds of the second world war.
A series in which historians consider occasions when the Second World War might have been avoided, and the nature of the policy of the appeasement prior to, and in the early stages of, the war.