True War Stories

Brave Allied servicemen fight in some of the deadliest combat operations of World War II.

Combat zones that changed the course of history from World War II to the Vietnam War.

A U.S. Marine Corps captain and others detail their experiences in the Vietnam War.

World War II veterans' stories of chaos and heroism in Pearl Harbor, Italy, Paris and Austria.

Stories of Americans who rose above hardships and prejudice to serve the country they love.

U.S. helicopter pilots, nurses and combat medics recount harrowing jungle warfare.

World War II veterans describe the 1944 D-Day invasion of French Normandy and German resistance.

World War II veterans share stories of surrender and life in prisoner of war camps.

Interviews with veterans of different branches describing their introductions to the U.S. military.

Soldiers describe meeting strangers in strange lands in unique stories of survival and healing.

Discover the methods used for troops to arrive for battle be it by air, land, sea or on foot.

Men and women discuss the physical and mental effects of combat.

Veterans recount significant events that drove them to enlist.

Haunting experiences are discussed by POWs.

Stories of soldiers who put their lives on the line in Vietnam.

Veterans describe culture shock and combat's tragic impact on civilians.

The stories of military veterans who survived unimaginable horrors of the 20th century.

Veterans share stories of their first experiences in combat.

Veterans who defied the odds during miscalculated military operations.

World War II veterans recount how they survived after being thrown into enemy territory.

Unpredictable outcomes are discussed by American POWs held in Germany, North Korea and Japan.

Tales of soldiers faced with making hard decisions like holding fire.

Japanese surprise attacks and fierce battles test the resolve of Allied soldiers and sailors.

The stories of soldiers and sailors who lived through a "date which will live in infamy" are retold by some brave American survivors of the sneak attack.

World War II paratroopers' training and their deployment in French Normandy.

Former U.S. helicopter and fighter pilots recount their training and missions over Southeast Asia.

U.S. armored forces face a new enemy in conditions never encountered before.

U.S. troops discuss dealing with uncertainty and meeting resistance in Iraq.

Female veterans recount their experiences during World War II, the Vietnam War and in Iraq.

Vets recount their personal reflections regarding the tragic and horrific events of Sept. 11, 2011.

Veterans remember their first impressions of combat in a hostile environment.

Retired pilots speak about their experiences in flight training, in air show performances and in combat situations.

Veterans share stories of why they chose a military branch and their basic training.

Merrill McPeak recounts his experiences during his nearly 40 years of military service.

Armored warfare veterans recount fighting in the extreme terrain of Vietnam.

U.S. forces are deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina after ethnic cleansing becomes a concern.

Korean War veterans recall their experiences in the "police action."

Veterans remember true stories of the "Frozen Chosin" of the Korean War.

U.S. veterans tell stories of dealing with NVA snipers, Hanoi Hannah and harsh combat conditions.