War

The tidal wave of the German advance had lost momentum when it broke against the outskirts of Moscow; the cold Russian winter had saved the city. Now the two most powerful armies on earth were to meet face to face in this ‘Clash of the Titans’. This is the true story of the greatest tank battle the world has ever seen, which resulted in the ultimate defeat of Hitler’s Panzers.

In 1966, Iowa native Jim Hamlyn was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served a year-long tour of duty during the heart of the Vietnam War. Using an 8mm camera, Hamlyn - a recipient of the Bronze Star for valor in combat with the U.S. Army 196th Light Infantry Brigade - documented his war experiences. Now, for the first time in television history, Hamlyn's war footage is being released for public broadcast. A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story highlights this never-before-seen footage, along with a rare interview with Hamlyn, to offer a revealing glimpse into the story of one American war veteran, as seen through the lens of his film camera. Featuring a haunting, original score by Joe Maddock, A Bad Deal takes you back in time to relive one of America's most divisive conflicts.

Sun Tzu's book Art of War, written 2,400 years ago, is the ultimate how-to for winning. Take a look at epic battles throughout history that prove an understanding of his strategy is the most dangerous weapon of all.

Return to 1943 with this volume of the "Battlefield" series that deals with the conflicts in the Balkans. Vintage combat footage is paired with historical insight into the battles' context and the military and political leaders involved. The program covers events from August 1943 through the end of World War II, as the Romanian shift from Axis to Allied allegiance created a domino effect throughout southeastern Europe.

In the summer of 2000, federal fishery officers appeared to wage war on the Mi'gmaq fishermen of Burnt Church, New Brunswick. Why would officials of the Canadian government attack citizens for exercising rights that had been affirmed by the highest court in the land? Alanis Obomsawin casts her nets into history to provide a context for the events on Miramichi Bay.

The history of the United States Air Force and the role of airplanes in WWI.

Squeezed by Allied forces from all sides, the German Reich found itself in a weakened position and facing its final retreat. Using newsreel footage and interviews, this documentary traces the events leading to the end of World War II. As Russian, British and American troops pounded the Germans with incessant bombings and attacks on land, they eventually forced a Nazi surrender, touching off jubilant celebrations around the world.

This program examines the crucial role tanks played during the Allied invasion of Normandy in June, 1944, and beyond, with a special look at the heavy British Churchill AVRE and the amphibious Sherman Duplex Drive tanks. Informative computer graphics, expert analysis, archival footage and more also shed light on the role of "Hobart's Funnies" assault vehicles, the advantages of Allied and German armor, and more.

Feudin', fightin' and a-fussin' -- that's the story of hip-hop, where live performance competitions ultimately lead to real battles and fatalities. War on Wax tracks some of the legendary early rivalries (One vs. MC Shan and Kool Moe Dee vs. LL Cool J), which led to the vaunted East Coast-West Coast dissing match and the deaths of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. Get the scoop behind the screaming headlines and find out what really went down.

The powerful true story of 150 at-risk students from Long Beach, California, who were once considered unteachable. The documentary that follows what happened to the students after the 2007 film aired.

9/11: It was a PR stunt which killed thousands and launched a propaganda war that has, so far, lasted a decade. Since then, the US and al-Qaeda have competed furiously to win “hearts and minds” with elaborate media strategies. Spin, threats, lies, censorship, the killing of journalists; how far has each side been prepared to go to win the propaganda war?

Combing computer-generated graphics, archival footage and authoritative commentary, this program examines the Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle of World War II, in which the Soviet Red Army defeated a concentrated Nazi blitzkrieg attack. Topics covered include a look at the brilliant Russian defense strategy, the pitched battle at Prokhorovka, a close examination of the tanks involved in the conflict and more.

A young Czech boy, living and surviving the Czech Revolution of 1989 with his favorite TV series Knight Rider and riding around on a BMX bike.

This program examines the strategies the Allied forces used to surprise the Germans during the D-Day landing in Normandy; follows the Allies as they march through Paris, break down German defenses and eventually conquer Germany; and documents the war's end with the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan. This worldwide war fought via land, air and sea involved more than 70 nations and claimed the lives of more than 60 million people.

A ferocious battle fought between the Japanese and United States Carrier Fleets, which proved to be one of the most decisive victories and a major turning point for America in the war in the Pacific. The Japanese lost four of their powerful carriers and from that point on, no longer able to risk a major fleet versus fleet action, went on the defensive. By the time they had recovered enough to rebuild their fleet, American power had mobilized into the unstoppable force that Japan had so feared.

Hitler to Hiroshima documents the horrifying drama of the Axis Powers' tyrannical campaign to enslave the world. Hitler s Germany, Tojo s Japan, and Mussolini s Italy joined forces to crush the free world. The full might of the Nazi war machine pounded at the gates of London and Stalingrad. Japan assaulted China and the island nations of the Pacific. In their darkest hour, the allied countries endured unrelenting attacks until their armies turned the tide. The allies would not be conquered. The forces of freedom fought back, striking at the very heart of evil. Hitler to Hiroshima tells the story of World War II in thirty-three chapters. It captivates with an up-close view of the epic struggle between the designs of tyranny and the will of freedom

Part of the documentary series looking at the course of the First World War. This volume examines the events of 1917, when the Allies launched desperate attacks on the German lines with huge casualties, but with little result. By the end of the year, the Russians had withdrawn from the conflict following the Revolution, while the Americans were slowly becoming involved.