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- A 64-part historical series exploring the spine-tingling mysteries and greatest wonders of the Ancient World, from the puzzling pyramids of Mexico to China's First Emperor and his terracotta army.
- This 52-part documentary series will take you on adventures to all corners of the globe. While watching you will explore all types of geographies: countries, states, landforms, landmarks, monuments, and parks, to name a few.
- A necessary tool in global conflicts, submarines, such as German U-Boats in World War I, have always been used to great effect. With this film, discover the fascinating history of submarines in World War I and II, the Cold War, and beyond.
- When Hitler's Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, the world was stunned by the use of a new and fast-moving form of warfare: Blitzkrieg, or lightning war. Follow the story of Blitzkrieg's initial successes in campaigns in France and Poland, and discover the weapons and tactics employed in these early victories. Find out how the Stuka dive-bomber was used to terrify the opposition, and how the Panzer tanks were put to use in decisive battles across the European continent. Learn why Blitzkrieg, which has been so successful, finally met its match at the gates of Moscow.
- Calling upon a devastating array of land, sea and air war-fighting systems, the US Marine Corps continues the proud tradition of those who valiantly fought and died at Belleau Wood, Iwo Jima and Khe Sanh. Understand what it takes to be the "best of the best", and witness some of the battles that forged the Marines' reputation after their formation in 1775.
- During the American Civil War, Nathan Bedford Forrest declared that winning battles was about "getting there first with the most men". Mechanization has greatly sped up the process, but the key transport tool today is the helicopter. Discover how the helicopter's unique abilities allow the fully equipped troops to be delivered to the battle field at unprecedented speeds to make surprise assaults.
- In the 19th century, military balloon were targeted by artillery pieces. In WWI, machine guns took aim at early planes. Since then, air defense has rapidly developed into a sophisticated network of radar, communications and anti-aircraft missiles to provide a virtual shield in the sky. Explore the development of long-range anti-aircraft artillery, resulting in the high-performance guns of World War II, such as the classic German "Eighty-Eight".
- This is a unique, mind-blowing series of 52 individual war documentaries. Each volume provides an original program packed with combat action and expert in-depth commentary and features spectacular footage from 20th Century's key conflicts.
- Since the earliest days of aviation, aircraft weapons have proliferated, ranging from simple bombs and rockets to sophisticated guided weapons that can drop a bomb through a window from a hundred miles away. Witness the destructive power of air-to-ground weapons, including cluster munitions, rockets and laser-guided bombs.
- Just like in World War II, in the Cold War the Atlantic Ocean once again hosted naval competition as Soviet and Western fleets vied for influence and supremacy. Understand how the different naval forces of the NATO Alliance stood up to the Warsaw Pact threat, and explore the different tasks envisaged for warships and submarines in the challenging Atlantic environment.
- Historical records dating as far back as the 3rd Century AD show how military conflicts have been supported by units dedicated to scrutinizing the battlefield and reporting back to commanders to allow them to plan the movements of their fighting units. Explore the development of dedicated recon vehicles through the ages, and discover how the use of aviation assets revolutionized the art of battlefield recon. Witness the advances of technology in the field of tactical recon, and understand how modern scouts in the air and on land make use of electro-optical and infrared sensors.
- At the outbreak of World War II, Germany boasted one of the world's most effective air defense systems. This film follows the course of events that led up to the collapse of that remarkable operation.
- During the years of superpower stand-off between the US/NATO and the Soviet Union, Central Europe was ground zero for military build-ups and for any potential conflicts. Examine the powerful tank and infantry divisions, attack helicopters, surface-to-surface missiles and airborne forces arrayed on each side of the "Iron Curtain". Explore some of the key events that shaped the course of the Cold War in Europe, witness the awesome firepower assembled by both sides, and understand how civilians and the military lived under the mutual threat of nuclear destruction.
- Aircraft carriers have always been a key tool in enforcing US foreign policy. Today, as a crucial element in the ongoing war against terror, they are more important than ever before.
- Faced with the threat of increasingly advanced naval strike aircraft and air-launched anti-ship missiles, the defense of the fleet is as important today as it was to the US Navy in the Pacific during World War I. Understand how a combination of carrier fighters, guns and ship-launched missiles provide layers of effective defense against a range of airborne intruders. Follow the development of the maritime air threats, from the kamikaze suicide raider of World War II to the missile-armed Soviet bombers of the Cold War era, and examine the defenses created to defeat them.
- Close air support (CAS) is the use of military aircraft in a ground-attack role against targets in close proximity to friendly forces. With aircraft serving as "airborne artillery" in direct support of troops, CAS requires detailed integration with the fire and movement of ground forces. Learn how the CAS mission has developed, from World War II to the wars in the Gulf. Discover how aircraft such as the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka and the modern A-10 Thunderbolt II have forged their reputations in the demanding CAS role, and follow the development of their related weaponry.
- Young, inexperienced and usually drafted into service, the "grunts" who fought the ground battles in the jungles of Vietnam experienced a war unlike any other. Explore the kit used by these grunts, including classics such as the M16, plus support weapons and other equipment.
- The combat rifleman's firepower has steadily expanded since early last century and his role is as valuable as ever. The assault rifle, immune to tactical change but keeping pace with technology, remains vital to infantrymen, commandos and guerrillas alike. Discover how the modern assault rifle was developed from the pioneering automatic rifles of World War II, via the legendary Kalashnikov series and the M16. Witness the rifleman in action, from World War I to the jungles of Vietnam, and see how the modern infrantryman can deploy greater firepower than any of his predecessors.