World at War :: World War II

Produced by the Department of the Army , this War Department Official Film showcases the combat operations of the 1st infantry division in eight different campaigns and three invasions including attacks and counter-attacks on foot, in trucks, and from assault boats. It is an excellent overview of the wartime adventures of these brave troops during World War II.

This DVD is a two part presentation of the military campaigns in North Africa during World War II. In this documentary, you will see the destruction of the French fleet in Oran in June of 1940, Field Marshal Montgomery's bitter battle for El Amamein and many more events that shaped this major WWII conflict zone.

his DVD is a two part presentation of the military campaigns surrounding the battle of St. Vith. It examines Hitler's Ardennes offensive in December of 1944 with a focus on the landmark battle of St. Vith on December 19 - marking the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge. It explores the role of the 84th Infantry Division - showing them penetrating the Siegfried line in November 1944 and their move into Belgium in December. It is a great look at one of the important battles of World War II.

Learn about the brutal battles the U.S. Marines enduring during their fight to capture Tarawa during World War II. This three day brutal battle that cost the lives of over 1,000 U.S. servicemen ended in success and the capture of the Japanese that held the location.

A Collection of Historic Films Detailing the Roles Women Played in WWII Factory Production and in Nursing and Military Service with a Powerful Narration By Eleanor Roosevelt

World War II was an era of rapid development in aircraft technology - and aircraft led war successes - from new ways to transport troops behind enemy lines, to aerial combat to bombing raids capable of decimating entire cities and battalions. This collection of films covers all these aspects of WWII aviation and much more.

This set of two DVDs contains a variety of documentaries and newsreels about World War II in Europe. The newsreels also include additional historical events of the era. All films and newsreels are described below.

This set of two DVDs contains a variety of documentaries and newsreels about World War II in Europe. The newsreels also include additional historical events of the era.

World War II was an era of great emotions. Families were broken apart, notices of casualties or deaths of loved ones were affecting every community, scarcity of goods was the order of the day and sacrifice for the common good was important. This collection of films highlights the bravery of the soldiers to the home front and conveyed positive messages to the populace to show that their efforts and sacrifices - sometimes very personal sacrifices - were accomplishing good and valuable things in the world, things they could be proud of being a part of.

This is a collection of 74 Universal Newsreels relating to WWII and other events during the years 1937-1945. The entire collection, on 4 DVDs, is almost 7 hours in length and is arranged in chronological order.

Country Pocket Guides were supplied to U.S. soldiers to educate them about the countries they would be spending time in. Each guide supplied rough city maps, discussed history and culture and other details that the government felt might benefit the soldiers in dealing with the local peoples.

World War II: Battle Armor & Field Artillery takes a look at the technologies that were in use in World War II. You will learn about this era and the tanks and artillery equipment used during this era of warfare in this collection of five films.

The Battle for New Guinea Big Picture documentary explores the World War II story of the bitter fighting that took place in New Guinea. It also stresses the important role the infantryman played in its success and why Army Reserve summer training is so critical to our continued battle readiness.

The Battle of Manila Big Picture documentary explores the World War II wartime activities that occurred during the invasion of the Philippines. This film will takes you through the entire story - from the in initial landing to the final liberation of the city of Manila.

The Battle of Salerno Big Picture documentary explores the World War II wartime combat activities under Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark and his Fifth Army Forces during their tour of Italy. While it covers many activities during his tenure, the concentration is the activities in Salerno.

This collection of two WWII era films explore the Japanese Internment Camps in America during the war. They discuss why they were set up, how they were run and show a glimpse of life in the camps.

The World War II Military Situation Maps contains maps showing troop positions beginning on June 6, 1944 to July 26, 1945. Starting with the D-Day Invasion, the maps give daily details on the military campaigns in Western Europe, showing the progress of the Allied Forces as they push towards Germany. Some of the sheets are accompanied by a declassified "G-3 Report" giving detailed information on troop positions for the period 3 Mar. 1945-26 July 1945. These maps and reports were used by the commanders of the United States forces in their evaluation of the campaigns and for planning future strategies. The collection consists of 416 maps.

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