The Big Attack - Combat Heroes of WWII

"Big Slim" is an aviation legend. During a nail-biting engagement in the skies over Europe, Sgt Fred “Big Slim” Richardson’s tall frame was struck by thirty-six pieces of shrapnel.

Speeding behind German lines the men of Troop A, in their armored cars and half-tracks left destruction and fear in their wake.

This is the thrilling story of one of the most decorated companies in the Army, Company K, 18th Infantry Regiment known as "The Bloody One".

This is the true story of an American paratrooper rescued by the French underground in Normandy under the noses of German troops.

Meet Jose Lopez, a man who can forage chicken from deserted farms and cook it, a la Mexican, but also a fighting man.

On the brink of failure, many give up but some fight twice as hard. Establishing a military academy in Munich, the Seventh Army trained non-commissioned officers.

Refusing to postpone marriage until the War's end, Nurse Nancy Howard, was determined to be as close to her man as possible. When Lt.

Nothing prepares soldiers to be surrounded by enemy tanks and infantry. Joe’s aging platoon awoke to find themselves surrounded, outnumbered and outgunned.

Faith conquers fear. Caught behind enemy lines with their Paratroop Battalion, Chaplain Francis Sampson and Medic Fred Banners tend to their wounded unit.

When infantry comes up against tanks, the odds are on the tanks. The 908th Field Artillery Battalion was tasked to clear a road littered with German tanks; their chances were slim.

Reaching heart of Hitler’s Third Reich brought some of war’s bloodiest battles. As East Company, 253rd Regiment, 63rd Infantry advanced through Untergresheim to secure vital bridge

This is the story of a young apple-cheeked Sergeant nick-named “Ma” by his men because of his protective nature toward their scouting unit. It is also the tale of Pat Cassidy.