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World War II

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.

A Short History of World War II - In Color
Using all color footage, this concise World War II documentary covers the training and exploits of U.S. fighting forces in Europe and the Pacific.

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War in the Pacific

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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Midway 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.

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.

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....

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War in Europe

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...

D-Day 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 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.

Germany Battle of the Bulge
This standoff during the winter of 1944/45 in the Ardennes forest was a turning point in the war. This offensive was designed to split the allied line, but as german supplies and troops were depleated, the allies...

Germany 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.

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

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World War II Generals

General Dwight D. Eisenhower
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.

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.

General Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur was an American general during World War II as well as field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was active in the Pacific during the war and is often quoted as saying "I shall return", which was his pledge...

General Hap Arnold
Henry "Hap" Arnold was a 5-star General of the Air Force and aviation pioneer.

General George S. Patton
George Patton was an effective and controversial general during World War II. He garnered the admiration of the troops he commanded but was best known for his abillity to get the job done and for his ability to get himself...

General Joseph Stilwell
General Joseph Warren Stilwell a four-star general served in China and Burma. He gained the nicknames "Uncle Joe" and "Vinegar Joe."

General Omar Bradley
Omar Nelson Bradley was the last surviving five-star commissioned officer of the United States and the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.