Season 1
7 episodes · 2005
1The Battle of Midway
In 1942, American Forces fought the Japanese to a standstill in the pivotal Battle of Midway. This documentary is John Ford's stirring tribute to the men who fought for the island. Much of the action shown was filmed during the actual Japanese attack.
2The Memphis Belle
This is perhaps the best known documentary of WWII and the work of the Hollywood legend William Wyler. It is the story of the first American bomber crew to complete their tour of duty by flying 25 missions in the hostile skies over Europe.
3Report From the Aleutians
"Report from the Aleutians" is director John Huston's first documentary film and was nominated for an Academy Award. It lays out the struggle of the United States Armed Forces against the relentless power of nature and the Empire of Japan in the Northern Pacific.
4Eyewitness to War
"Eyewitness to War" takes a look at America's war correspondents. This documentary records the daily life and conditions encountered by the intrepid men and women who reported on the Allies campaign to liberate France.
5The Fighting Lady
This film is a tribute to the crews and pilots who fought and lived aboard the US Navy's fast attack carriers in WWII. Robert Taylor narrates the story of the "Fighting Lady" and her actions as representative of all carriers.
6The 6th Marines at Okinawa
After three-and-a-half years of tough fighting, the United States landed forces on the island of Okinawa, at the very doorstep of Japan. Follow along with the Sixth Marine Division as it participates in the grueling, brutal struggle for Japan's last island bastion.
7The Last Bomb
Fly with the B-29 bombers and their escorting P-51 fighters on their exhausting and dangerous missions over the Pacific. This critically acclaimed documentary details the final aerial campaign of WWII against the home islands of Japan.