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The 6th Infantry Division Documentary DVD
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The 6th Infantry Division Big Picture documentary explores the division and its operations at Maffin Bay - the bloodiest. ten days in the New Guinea campaign. As an added bonus, Colonel Quinn interviews a pseudo-Chinese Communist soldier and compares this soldier to an American soldier.


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The 7th Infantry Division DVD
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This film explores the missions of the 7th Infantry Division. It shows how the fighting men of the "Hour Glass Division" brought the war to Japan one island at a time during World War II. It depicts scenes from the battles in the Aleutian Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Philippine Islands and Okinawa.


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The Army Air Mobility Team DVD
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Take a tour of the Army Air Mobility Team during the Vietnam war era. Learn about its operational doctrines during the Vietnam War. This film includes scenes of air and ground operations - with a strong emphasis on the helicopters used in their day to day operations.


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The Army Missile Man Documentary DVD
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The Big Picture documentary Army Missile Man is a detailed look at how the Army is training the elite soldiers who are in charge of the Army's missile inventory. It details the training needed to arm, aim and fire these weapons so that they hit the target every time. In addition to fantastic shots of missile launches, you will get to look behind the scenes at the specialized skill sets and equipment these men work with on a daily basis to keep American's missiles ready to launch at a moments notice.


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The Army's 82nd Airborne Documentary DVD
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The Army's 82nd Airborne Big Picture documentary follows the exploits of the famous 82nd Airborne Division. This film will documents the courage and the esprit of the entire division. The film includes some WWII shots of these brave men as well as the realistic and thorough training that is required of every man who would like to hear himself referred to as "trooper" of the 82nd Airborne.


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The Army's Music Men Documentary DVD
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The Army's Music Men is a Big Picture documentary celebrating the people responsible for the music and marching of the army. In this documentary, you will visit the U.S. Army Band at Fort Myer, Virginia and be regaled with a musical selection spanning memorable songs from World War I and II. For those who love the military and its music, this is a very moving documentary.


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The Atom Soldier Documentary DVD
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The Big Picture documentary The Atom Soldier is a fascinating look at an atomic attack preparedness drill performed by the U.S. military to ready their troops for potential atomic battlefields. This fascinating test took place at Frenchman's Flat, Nevada in January 1955 at the Army Camp Desert Rock. This test involved thousands of ground troops with the focus being methods to coordinate the men on the ground in the event of a nearby atomic explosion. In addition to being a fascinating glimpse of a very large scale military training exercise, it is also a good educational film about the effects of nuclear explosions on nearby populations.


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The Battle of San Pietro
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The Battle of San Pietro was produced by the US Army Pictorial Service in 1945 and was directed by John Huston. This DVD documents the United States efforts to take San Pietro, Italy during World War II. Although commissioned by the US Army to show America how the war was going, they decided not to show it because it too clearly showed the human cost of the war in Europe. This was in stark contrast to the many films released by the Army that showed more sanitized footage of the war efforts.


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The Big Red One - 1st Infantry Division - Documentary DVD
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The Big Picture documentary The Big Red One is a salute to the Army's famous First Infantry Division. This film looks at the various campaigns and invasions that they took part in during World War II. It features combat operations, showing attacks and counterattacks - both on foot and in trucks and assault boats. It also explores the Combat Infantry Badge - presented by Colonel Quinn. He talks about its history and what is required of a combat infantryman to earn the right to wear that honored medal.


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The Eyes and Ears of the Army Documentary DVD
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The Big Picture documentary The Eyes and Ears of the Army is an in depth look at the Army Signal Corps. This documentary follows the men of the Signal Corps as they perform their duties helping the men on the front lines. It shows how they assist the Air Force and Navy in their communications as well as their vital role in supplying equipment and men for the Army in this vital communications role. It also examines the techniques and devices used by these troops and it gives a nod to the fine engineers working in the Army's laboratories working to constantly improve the Army's arsenal of communications equipment. As an aside, The Big Picture series is also a production of the Army Signal Corps as an outreach program to keep the American public informed about the vital tasks the Army provides to ensure our freedom and safety.


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The Famous Fourth Infantry Division Documentary DVD
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The Famous Fourth Infantry Division Big Picture documentary known for its slogan "Have Division - Will Travel," which is no idle boast under the leadership of Major General William Train. The Fourth Division's proud military history is traced through World War I and II and then brought into sharp focus on its present role as a member of STRAC - The Strategic Army Corps. Follow the Fourth Division, from its home base at Fort Lewis, Washington, as it tests its tactical capacity to be airlifted 6,000 miles from Fort Lewis to West Germany to join other NATO forces in a combined military maneuver known as operation "Longthrust."


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The Fight For Vietnam Documentary DVD
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The Big Picture documentary The Fight For Vietnam reports on the activities of the United States Army, Air Force and Navy as they coordinate their efforts to stamp out the threat of communism in South Vietnam. Filmed on location, this film explores the actions of the U.S. Military Assistance Program to help the Vietnamese build the skill sets they need to fight off the threat of Communism.


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The Hidden War in Vietnam Documentary DVD
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The Hidden War in Vietnam is the subject of this episode of The Big Picture. This documentary examines the efforts of the United States Army, Air Force and Navy in various remote and hazardous locations in South Vietnam as they fight the spread of Communism. We learn how our Special Forces units live and operate in this hostile environment and the steps they take to help the Vietnamese retain their freedom.


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The Patrol Documentary DVD
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The Big Picture documentary The Patrol demonstrates how the Army answers the important battle questions of "Where is the enemy? What is he doing? How can we prevent it?" The story is told by following seven men sent deep into enemy territory to get answers to these vital questions. It looks at their skill and training and how they are applied to further the success of the Army's mission. It also offers a bit of a historical perspective showing how the earliest patrols were done on horseback and contrasts that to modern patrols who have a wide array of vehicles to get them where they need to be: everything from boots to rafts to armored cars to helicopters.


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The Pershing: Seventh Army Blackjack Documentary DVD
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The Pershing: Seventh Army Blackjack Big Picture documentary features highlights of the preparations and conduct of the quick reaction alert mission carried out stateside in 1966 by a Seventh Army group that tested the feasibility of integrating the Pershing into the Seventh Army's arsenal of weapons. It is a fascinating glimpse inside the Pershing missile program and the men who were in charge of working with these powerful weapons.


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The Quartermaster In Europe Documentary DVD
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The Big Picture documentary The Quartermaster In Europe examines the most important military unit no one ever thinks about - the people responsible for making sure that all branches of the military are properly supplied. This documentary explores the Army Quartermaster Corps in Europe and their mission. You will learn how they make sure all the troops are equipped with food and clothing. The film takes place in Germany and nearby NATO countries and in addition to exploring their core supply mission, it is also a rare glimpse into their day to day training to stay battle ready in case they ever need to supply front line troops.


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The Quartermaster Story Documentary DVD
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The Big Picture documentary The Quartermaster Story looks at the research and engineering program that is the core of the Army Quartermaster Corps. In addition to their mission to supply troops in current conditions, it is also their job to research new ways to equip the modern soldier in any job that might arise. It looks at how they are researching space age food - demonstrated by a chicken dinner and fruit dessert the spaceman can eat through his space helmet - i.e. "toothpaste tube food." It also looks at the research that goes into being sure every soldier is provided with the right food, clothing and equipment no matter where they are deployed in the world. If you ever wanted to learn the inner workings of these "silent" troops, this documentary will be very educational.


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The Red Bull Attacks: 34th Infantry Division Documentary DVD
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The Big Picture documentary The Red Bull Attacks is a look at the 34th Infantry Division. It explores its history traced all the way back to the Minnesota Volunteers from the Civil War. It also looks at the invasion of Casablanca in 1942, the Battle of Tunis and the Kasserine Pass. Other battles included in this documentary include the invasion of Salerno in Italy, Volturno River operations, the Battle of Cassino, the Anzio Beachhead and other campaigns. It also gives a fascinating look at the various medals and awards that are given by the Army to honor the troops.


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The Screaming Eagles in Vietnam
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The Screaming Eagles in Vietnam - produced in 1967 for the Department of Defense - follows the activities of the First Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. Follow these brave soldiers on a variety of missions from the Summer of 1965 until January 1967 on various operations in Vietnam - including Operations Van Buren, Harrison, Hawthorne, John Paul Jones and Operation Pickett.


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The Steel Ring Big Picture Documentary DVD
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The Big Picture documentary The Steel Ring explores the steps the Army took to help alert us to threats in the era of atomic weapons. Since such an attack can come at any time with very little warning, the Army made it a mission to get as much advance warning as possible to protect the American homeland. This includes building a series of defense lines comprised of radar and guns to surround our cities and country and provide a line of defense against incoming deadly missiles.


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