Battleground - World War II

Features British flame defenses, the revolt in Prague, new quartermaster units using leaded gas and suicide attack on destroyers.

Features Tokyo strikes, activities on Iwo Jima, the cleanup on Corregidor, China supply problems, Jungle shelters and the T-26 tank.

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.

A highly sensitive memorial to a Soldier killed in World War II, expertly photographed with an unusual background of Holland.

The story of Operation Dragoon in World War II. This episode features Roosevelt, Churchill, Chiang Kai-shek and Stalin.

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.

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.

The combat story of the 10th Armored Division in World War II, with a focus on events related to fighting around Metz and Bastogne.

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.

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.

Documents the invasion of the Philippines, covering the landings through the final liberation of the city of Manila.

Story of the recapture of Corregidor Island in World War II by Gen. Douglas MacArthur's force.

Documents the establishment of an Allied beachhead at Anzio in World War II.

Highlights the role of the 84th Infantry Division in fighting the German Army in World War II.

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.

Details activities just prior to and including D-Day, including movements of American troops from all parts to the Normandy Invasion.

The story of the three-day attack on St. Vith and the retreat of American troops when the town was lost to Germans.

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.

Highlights one of the famed acts of individual heroism during WWII, when fatally-wounded CDR Howard Gilmore commanded, "Take 'er down!"

Construction of the 1,500 miles of the Alaska highway.

The history of the 1st Cavalry Division's and 2nd Armored Division's combat activities in World War II.

A documentary on the combat action of Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark's Fifth Army forces in Italy during World War II.

The story of U.S. Army & Navy nurses who survived the prison camps of Bataan and Corregidor in World War II.

A World War II report on the Pacific Theater operation of the reduction of Rabaul, demonstrating Allied success in bypassing and isolating enemy strong points.

The story of Operation Cobra in World War II in which American forces broke through Normandy and began their push across Europe.

Highlights combat scenes from the Okinawa campaign, pre-invasion shore bombardment and kamikaze attacks on U.S. ships in World War II.

The story of America's winter Soldier throughout the history of the country from Valley Forge to the Battle of the Bulge.

The beginning and end of the air offensive against Japan during World War II, from the Doolittle Raid to the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

During 1943 a combined American, British and Canadian invasion began. After several major offensives the Fifth and Eighth Armies broke the German lines.

Members of the 11th Bomb Group flew the B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator during WW II. Here are some of the stories of their time at Hickam Field.