Videos: World War 2

Awell-documented war fought by the greatest generation. The videos below chronicles the war in Europe, Asia, and here in the U.S.

Bombing of Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941 - The day that will live in infamy. Newsreel footage shows the devastation wrought upon Pearl Harbor, bringing the U.S. into WWII.

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Autobigoraphy of a Jeep
The origins of the classic army Jeep are told by the Jeep itself. Its compact, light weight design and maneuverabilty over rough terrain made it the perfect military vehicle.

Japanese Internment
This documentary realeased during World War II chronicles and defends U.S. policy of the forced relocation of Japanese-Americans during the war. Although it seemed necessary at the time, Japanese-Americans lost...

Midway
Full color documentary film uses mostly authentic Midway battle scenes directed by John Ford. This was the decisive comeback after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. It includes dramatic voice-overs by Henry Fonda.

B-17: The Flying Fortress
A short documentary which covers the famed B-17 in missions over Europe in 1942.

D-Day Minus One
This is the story of the time leading up to and including the air mission into Normandy before the fleet invasion. The 82nd and 101st Airbourne - the real Band of Brothers.

D-Day - Victory at Sea
Episode 15 of Victory at Sea covers D-Day: June 6, 1944. This daring invasion was a tremendous military maneuver as well as a daunting logistical feat.

The Memphis Belle
A William Wyler color documentary of the last mission of B-17: Memphis Belle. It chronicles their bombing raids over Wilhelmshafen, Germany.

The Tuskegee Airmen
During World War II in a segregated military, the Tuskegee Airmen distinquished themselves among aviators. These African-American aviators flew as fighter escort and protection on bombing runs. Their record...

News Review, Issue 3: 1943
This is a standard news reel of the day with updates on the war, both overseas and at home. This issue includes a profile of the new Mosquito Bomber, the capture of Milne Bay, keeping your appliances working, and more.

Air Army Invades Germany
This short news reel chronicles the air invasion into Germany at the Rhine and Patton capturing Coblenz. Also includeds the 101st Airbourne decorated for bravery for the Battle of the Bulge.

To the Shores of Iwo Jima
Fantastic, period documentary of the battle of Iwo Jima and in full color. This is the real story as it happened and includes the famous raising of the flag.

The Negro Soldier in World War II
This is a recruitment film for the African American community during World War II, years before Truman desegregated the troops. Directed by Frank Capra.

Nazi Defeat
Newsreel marking the end of the war in Europe as Germany succumbs to the allied invasion.

World War II: Victory in Europe
This 1946 Academy Award winner is introduced by General Dwight D. Eisenhower and is a joint U.S. - British Government film that surveys the entire campaign in Western Europe from just before D-Day to the...

Japan Surrenders!
After President Truman orders atomic bombs to be dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Emporer Hirohito surrendered to allied forces. Still debated today, the dropping of the bombs brought a swift end to the....

General George C. Marshall
Born in Uniontown, PA, George C. Marshall was Chief of Staff of the Army during World War II. He also served as Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense.

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