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Century Of Warfare (2000)
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This DVD set relives, through authentic archival film footage, the most explosive century in United States military history.Witness the crucial battles of the 20th Century as the United States participates in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm.From Horse-drawn cannons to pinpoint guided missiles, discover the complete stories of the crucial engagements that changed the outcome of the conflicts, the future of the world and the face of America.
Disc 1
World War I: 1914-1918
In 1914, the world was aflame with it's first world war.Revisit the causes of the war, it's early years and the American entrance into the conflict.Journey with the American Expeditionary Force as it goes over there and they exclaim, "Lafayette we are here!"Follow General Pershing's attempts to train the force for the rigors of combat and see the results as the Yanks are committed to combat in the Allies' darkest hour.
World War II (Part 1): 1939-1943
The world slides down a slippery slope and becomes engulfed in World War II.This history retraces the birth of the war and records the initial Axis' successes as their rampage goes unchecked.In Europe, the tide of conquest leaves Britain standing alone against Nazi aggression.America's early reaction and preparations are examined, as she becomes more concerned with events beyond her border. Watch as the war is suddenly thrust upon the Unites States at Pearl Harbor and how she rises to the challenge.
Disc 2
World War II (Part 2): 1943-1945
The world has been immersed in World War II for four long years.However, America has been an active participant for less than two years.Already the Axis has begun to feel the awakening power of the United States.This history details how the tide is fully turned and the Axis is driven back.Europe is invaded, Germany defeated and Japan stands alone, defiant.Follow the last campaigns against Japan and the use of the atomic bomb, which brought the Japanese to their knees.
The Korean War: 1950-1953
The world had emerged from World War II and America, wanting only peace, demobilized rapidly.The United States possessed the atomic bomb, making war a thing of the past.That is, until the North Korean Army streamed across the border in an effort to conquer its neighbor to the south.America and the United Nations responded rapidly to this challenge, but the lack of preparedness cost many lives.The situation was stabilized and following a brilliant offensive, the communist armies were thrown back, only to surge forward again with Chinese support.This is the story of the see-saw fighting on the Korean Peninsula that ended in an uneasy peace almost fifty years ago.
Disc 3
The Vietnam War: 1965-1973
While the United Nations was preserving the independence of South Korea, the French were fighting a losing war against the Viet Minh in a place called Vietnam.This colonial war ended in a truce and established two countries from the former French colony.The North, determined to obtain the South, began a guerilla war in which American advisors became involved.Follow the growth of American commitment to "The War" as she engages in the most divisive military action in American history.
Operation Desert Storm: 1990-1991
In 1990, aggression had a new name: Saddam Hussein.This is the st
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