Henry Salomon
Description
Shows some of the events that led to World War I. Describes the progress of the war itself, the role of the United States in the war, and the impact of the war upon the people of the United States. Includes rare footage of all the significant events of war including selling of Liberty Bonds, the sinking of the Lusitania, and the slaughter in the trenches of the main battlefields.
Formats
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Design for war: British and German forces battle for dominance in the North Atlantic early in the war.
Pacific boils over: The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor draws America into the conflict.
Sealing the breach: Hunting deadly Nazi "wolf packs" in the Atlantic.
Midway is east: The pivotal battle in June 1942 costs Japan four aircraft carriers.
Mediterranean mosaic: Fortifications at Gibraltar and Malta help shape tactics in Europe's southern sea.
Guadalcanal:...
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Discs 1-4. Victory at sea: Culled from over 13,000 hours of footage shot by the U.S., British, German, and Japanese navies, this documentary series shows combat footage.
Discs 5-8. Hero ships: Profiles the battleships, destroyers, aircraft carriers, submarines, and specialized ships. Along with archival footage and interviews, this documentary also includes inspections of the ships' "battle stations," providing combat history and evolving technology...
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