Battleground - World War II
Season 1 Episode 11 - Fight for the Sky
Documents the heroism of American fighter pilots who flew escort missions over Germany during World War II. Footage of fierce air battles includes some captured German film.
Audio Languages: English
Season 1
S01:E01 - Combat Bulletin #63
Features British flame defenses, the revolt in Prague, new quartermaster units using leaded gas and suicide attack on destroyers.
S01:E02 - Combat Bulletin #47
Features Tokyo strikes, activities on Iwo Jima, the cleanup on Corregidor, China supply problems, Jungle shelters and the T-26 tank.
S01:E03 - Combat Bulletin #2
This classic combat bulletin features activities of the 43rd Infantry Division in the Pacific during World War II and as occupation troops in Japan after hostilities.
S01:E04 - Dragon's Teeth
The story of Operation Dragoon in World War II.
S01:E05 - The Joe Mann Story
A highly sensitive memorial to a Soldier killed in World War II, expertly photographed with an unusual background of Holland.
S01:E06 - The Invasion of Southern France
The story of Operation Dragoon in World War II. This episode features Roosevelt, Churchill, Chiang Kai-shek and Stalin.
S01:E07 - Global War
Conduct of World War II in 1943 on European and Pacific fronts, including Allied advances in Sicily, New Guinea, Russia, Italy and the Pacific Islands.
S01:E08 - The Tide Turns
Conduct of World War II in Europe in 1944, including Allied advances in Italy, France, and Belgium. Also, includes the liberation of Paris and advances into Germany.
S01:E09 - Tigers on the Loose
The combat story of the 10th Armored Division in World War II, with a focus on events related to fighting around Metz and Bastogne.
S01:E10 - The Bridge at Remagen
Recounts the capture of the bridge and subsequent tactical events. Plus, the military gain of the capture is assessed with regard to the ensuing conduct of the war in Europe.
S01:E11 - Fight for the Sky
Documents the heroism of American fighter pilots who flew escort missions over Germany during World War II. Footage of fierce air battles includes some captured German film.
S01:E12 - Battle of Manila
Documents the invasion of the Philippines, covering the landings through the final liberation of the city of Manila.
S01:E13 - Fortress in the Sea
Story of the recapture of Corregidor Island in World War II by Gen. Douglas MacArthur's force.
S01:E14 - Beachhead Anzio
Documents the establishment of an Allied beachhead at Anzio in World War II.
S01:E15 - Battle of St. Vith
Highlights the role of the 84th Infantry Division in fighting the German Army in World War II.
S01:E16 - D-Day Anniversary
Replays the drama and battle action of the landing at Normandy and the fierce combat to overcome the wall of "Fortress Europe" in June 1944.
S01:E17 - D-Day Convoy
Details activities just prior to and including D-Day, including movements of American troops from all parts to the Normandy Invasion.
S01:E18 - Tried by Fire
The story of the three-day attack on St. Vith and the retreat of American troops when the town was lost to Germans.
S01:E19 - A Pictorial History of the U.S. Cavalry
Explores the military service of the U.S. cavalry throughout the nation's history, with a focus on its changed combat role since World War I as an effective infantry unit.
S01:E20 - The Growler Story
Highlights one of the famed acts of individual heroism during WWII, when fatally-wounded CDR Howard Gilmore commanded, "Take 'er down!"
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