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Mata Hari - Spying in World War I, Mysterious Death of Red Baron, Mysterious Death of George Patton, and The Flight of Hitler's Deputy Rudolf Hess
Mata Hari - Spying in World War I
Mata Hari, a Dutch-born exotic dancer, was put to death by firing squad in France during the First World War. Was this the end of a devious spy who used her charms to gain access to military secrets, or the tragic fate of an innocent victim of wartime spy paranoia? An in-depth investigative report at last pierces the veil of mystery surrounding one of history's most notorious spy cases. A wealth of photographs and film documents Mata Hari's rise to fame and fortune and her disastrous involvement in a web of intrigue. The sensual joie de vivre of Paris' nightlife and high society mingles with the tension of a nation caught up in turmoil of war.
The Mysterious Death of the Red Baron
In the First World War, combat pilots had to learn the art of aerial warfare through direct experience rather than the textbooks or flight simulators. Germany's Red Baron, Manfred Von Richtofen, rose to fame in this exciting and demanding role. Rarely seen photographs and film footage illustrate in great detail the progress of early combat aircraft design, the careers of famous pilots on both sides of the war. Von Richtofen's illustratious progress form cavalry officer to fiercely efficient knight of the sky, and the mystery surrounding the flying legend's death. Who fired the bullet that ended the reign of the Red Baron? This gripping documentary brings back to life a stirring yet bloody chapter of history.
The Mysterious Death of George Patton
After the end of World War Two, America's successful and outspoken General Patton was involved in an auto accident, and died from injuries 11 days later. Was his death accidental, or had he made deadly political enemies? In the wake of Germany's surrender, Patton made no attempt to conceal his deep mistrust of the USSR - and his conviction that the Allies would soon face the Russian bear in a Third World War. Was his volatile attitude considered by some to be a serious threat to an uneasy postwar peace? This compelling documentary used archival photographs, film of the general himself speaking, and spectacular combat footage to portray Patton's life story.
The Flight of Hitler's Deputy Rudolf Hess
In May 1941, while London suffered under a rain of bombs, Adolf Hitler's devoted supporter Rudolf Hess flew solo to Scotland. Hess' objective: to extend a hand of peace to the British. Who hatched this daring but ultimately unsuccessful plan? Was this the desperate act of a lone madman, a trap set by British, or a secret official German operation? An intriguing examination of the known facts attempts to clarify this fascinating wartime mystery. Supported by extensive film, photographs and interviews, this documentary pieces together a jigsaw puzzle of tantalizing secrets. Discover what part was played in this drama by an array of powerful and famous wartime figures.
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