Battle of the Bulge. Bloody ridges of Peleliu. Beachhead at Anzio. Return to the Phillipines. Okinawa. North Africa. D-Day. Pursuit to Rhine. Battle of Germany. Bomber offensive. Jungle warfare. Island hopping. Air war in the Pacific.
Notes:
Host, Patrick O'Neal.
Contents:
[v. 1]. The Battle of the Bulge (23 min., 25 sec.) -- [v. 2]. The bloody ridges of Peleliu (23 min., 20 sec.) -- [v. 3]. The beachhead at Anzio (ca. 22 min., 58 sec.) -- [v. 4]. Return to the Phillipines (23 min., 50 sec.) -- [v. 5]. Okinawa : the last battle (ca. 22 min, 38 sec.) -- [v. 6]. North Africa : the desert war (ca. 23 min, 1 sec.) -- [v. 7]. D-Day : the Normandy invasion (ca. 22 min., 47 sec.) -- [v. 8]. Pursuit to Rhine (23 min, 10 sec.) -- [v. 9]. Battle of Germany (ca. 22 min., 42 sec.) -- [v. 10]. Bomber offensive : air war in Europe (ca. 22 min., 55 sec.) -- [v. 11]. Jungle warfare : New Guinea to Burma (ca. 22 min., 44 sec.) -- [v. 12]. Island hopping : the road back (ca. 22 min., 37 sec.) -- [v. 13]. Air war in the Pacific (ca. 22 min., 43 sec.).
Summary:
Combining graphic combat footage and expert commentary, this is a commanding view of the battles and strategy, the men and machines, and the horror and heroism that marked World War II.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)50986727
Locations:
KYPB641 -- Pioneer Heritage Public Library (Le Grand)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.