World at War :: World War II

Produced by The War Department, First Motion Picture Unit, Army Air Forces in 1944, this video is a documentary film billed as being filmed by United States Army Air Force, all while under fire. The film was directed by William Keighley and documents the October raids made by the Eighth Air Force on targets in Anklam, Marienburg and Gdynia in Poland, all industrial centers for the Nazi war machine.

The 29th Infantry Division Big Picture documentary delivers a fascinating pictorial history of the infantrymen of the 29th Infantry Division. This documentary demonstrates amphibious maneuvers in England and covers the conflicts at St. Lo and Brest and their activities at the beach at Normandy.

This film explores the 3rd Infantry Division. It explores the missions and the training that makes this mechanized infantry division a top fighting force, earning the nickname the "Rock of The Marne." The film looks at their missions in both World Wars, the Korean war and its mission in Western Europe after their service in the Korean war.

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.

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.

The Airborne Soldier Big Picture documentary delineates the transformation of the foot soldier into the mighty airborne soldier. It describes the various forms of transportation the fighting man has used to give him increased mobility and speed of movement in battle situations. It examines how paratroopers have been used repeatedly with great success in global conflicts and in limited "police actions." Learn about some of the vital missions they performed in World War II and in Korea as well as in preventive actions and crises such as the Lebanon incident.

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.

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.

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.

A Collection of WWII Films and Newsreels Portraying the Japanese Attack on Pearl in World War II and U.S. Navy Life in Hawaii

This 6 DVD set offers an amazing collection of original films concerning events that shaped our nation during this tumultuous time. It offers amazing films of actual war footage in a variety of battles taken during actual battles by correspondent reporters, films documenting the efforts and sacrifices the American people wen through as a post depression economy retooled itself to become a wartime producer, footage of the Japanese internment program in America and much more.

Produced by the Department of Defense in 1944, The Earthquakers follows the story of the 12th Bomb Group of the 9th Air Force. It explores its role in the air campaign against the Germans in North Africa during Workd War II.

This WWI educational film was created to educate the military on the Japanese people and how they are different than us. It explored the effect of Shintoism and the Samurai code on their psychology and showed/explained several scenes of every day life and training that they received to prepare them for war and the glory of Emperor Hirohito. Narration for this eye opening documentary was performed by Joseph C. Grew.

Produced by the Department of Defense in 1954, this DVD explores the operations of the Army Corps of Engineers and how their talents and drive are used for both missions of peace and war. The Corps was activated during the Revolutionary War and has a proud record of exceptional service that continues to this day. Along with a historical presentation of the Corps, specific projects that were completed during World War II and the early 1950s are highlighted with glimpses of future goals of their organization. NOTE: This presentation is in sepia - the coloration shown in the associated clips.

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."

This fascinating documentary explores the liberation of Rome during WWII. Some of the scenes in this production include General Montgomery and the British 8th Army Division landing at Reggio Calabria, the Italian Navy surrendering, the Allies taking Foggia airfield and entering Naples, Allied tanks rolling towards Rome, the Nazis evacuating the city while the 5th Army enters and many more scenes of this crucial World War II Victory.

Produced by the Department of Defense in 1971, this DVD follows the adventures of the Twenty-Fourth Infantry division from its days of fighting across the Pacific ocean to its occupation of Japan at the end of WWII. It also includes the action it saw during the Korean war up to its deactivation in 1970.

Explore the history of the famous 42nd Rainbow Division of World Wars I & II as told on The Big Picture. Utilizing rare archive footage, the documentary delves into the mission and glory of the 42nd during its WWI (The Great War) activities and then on to its contributions during WWII in Europe. It is a fascinating multi-generational look at one of the United States great military fighting divisions.

The U.S. 6th Corps Big Picture follows the compelling chronicles of the struggle of the U.S. 6th Corps, who fought their way up the "Italian boot." Through this exciting footage, we follow the courageous men of the 6th as they fought and won the bloody battle of San Pietro, and then went on to take Casino by storm.

The U.S. 7th Army Big Picture follows the exploits of the U.S. 7th Army and the invasion of Southern France during the war. As a bonus, Colonel William Quinn interviews two war correspondents from Korea, Doug Larson and Francis Porter, on the value of war press coverage.