Military History Videos, World War II, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, DVD

Over twelve hours of action-packed footage! Disc #1: Attack and Counterattack (1941-1943) - On December 7, 1941, the horrific Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor destroyed the U.S. Pacific Fleet. American morale reeled, but within six months, it was the enemy’s turn to suffer at the Battle of Midway. The U.S. went on the offensive, launching a deadly campaign of amphibious assaults that began with the Solomon Islands. It was there that US forces would learn the grueling and bloody nature of war in the Pacific–Guadalcanal. This comprehensive look at the earliest battles of World War II features actual live-action footage and gripping, dramatic wartime storytelling. Disc #2: Victory in the Pacific (1944-1945) - The tide of war was turning and the Japanese were on the run. Tinian fell and US captured airbases within striking distance of Tokyo. In October 1944, Japan’s imperial Navy was effectively knocked out of the war in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, followed by Iwo Jima and a 36-day battle that was the bloodiest in Marine Corps history. Finally they reached Okinawa, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki, the last strongholds. The empire of the Rising Sun was falling. Disc #3: Stories From Battleship Row - America never thought the Japanese could attack U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor – especially without warning. Leaders downplayed the threat to the Pacific Fleet, while focusing on the Nazi threat in Europe. Did Roosevelt conspire with Churchill to get America into World War II, even if it meant being attacked by Japan? Why was America taken by surprise? Learn what really happened during the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor. Disc #4: The Pacific War on Film - View the fascinating conflicts of World War II as they were captured on film. This program presents a trio of wartime documentaries produced by Academy Award-winning director John Ford. His award-winning December 7, 1941 tells the story of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Shot in color, The Battle of Midway gives a blow-by-blow account of the most important naval campaign in the Pacific, and The Fighting Lady, a firsthand look at combat operations on board the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. Disc #5: Crucial Turning Points - Get an up-close look at the fifteen crucial battles that changed the course of the war and altered America’s destiny forever! Caught in the onslaught of the seemingly invincible Axis war machine, the US had to fight back! This is the story of how we won, battle by battle, moment by crucial moment. Whether on land at Guadalcanal, Normandy, and Iwo Jima; at sea in the Battle of the Atlantic and the German subs plaguing the ocean; or in the air during Pearl Harbor and Doolittle’s B-25 raid, these action-crammed turning points are covered in compelling detail. Disc #6: Headline Stories of the 20th Century - The theatrical newsreel documented World War II with energy and thoroughness–qualities on display in the eighty-four Hearst newsreels assembled in this invaluable collection. The remarkable footage covers such dramatic events as the rise of Hitler, the outbreak of war in Europe, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the battle at Guadalcanal, the D-Day invasion, the discovery of Auschwitz and the other camps, and much more. Extra Feature: Our Time in Hell - One of the most powerful depictions of World War II ever caught on film, this special program features the candid first-hand account of a US Marine’s horrific experiences during World War II.

"December 7th, 1941, a date that will live in infamy!" - Franklin Roosevelt A powerful testament to the titanic struggle of those who lived, fought and died in a ware that shook the world.

WWII: War in the Pacific contains films on six DVDs selected by specialists at the National Archives. From the signing ceremony denoting the surrender of Japan to The Battle of Midway, an Academy Award-winning documentary by Hollywood director John Ford, the films tell the story of WWII as it really happened – with actual footage from the National Archives. Product Features 15 films and 6+ hours of footage on 6 DVDs Real footage from America’s involvement in WWII Featuring General Douglas MacArthur wading ashore at Leyte Films include Academy Award-winning Battle of Midway by John Ford Amazing historical newsreel footage and documentary featurettes from the National Archives.

Presented by Reader’s Digest • Coincides with the March broadcast of the hotly anticipated HBO® mini- series The Pacific produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks • Twelve hours of gripping U.S. military combat footage and powerful propaganda films • Includes Oscar®-winning documentaries by legendary director John Ford • Rare color footage of the Battle of Midway and Iwo Jima Reader’s Digest proudly presents a living history more compelling than any Hollywood fiction. From the pivotal battles that changed the course of the war to the heroic soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of democracy, WWII in the Pacific is an essential chronicle of the Pacific campaign. The combat action, including rare color footage of the Battle of Midway and Iwo Jima, is the real thing; no actors, no stunt men, no special effects. A must-own for anyone interested in live-action footage. WWII in the Pacific is history in the making. Disc 1: America Taken by Surprise, 1941 - Military, newsreel, and archival footage tell the in-depth story of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. Disc 2: Attack and Counterattack, 1941-1943 - The attack on Pearl Harbor plunges America into war and on the offensive in the Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal, and Tarawa. Disc 3: Victory in the Pacific, 1944-1945 - American forces turn the tide of war at Saipan, Tinian, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the Philippines, Manila, and Okinawa. Disc 4: Crucial Turning Points - Declassified files, rare color film, and explosive battle footage tell the stories behind the fifteen key battles that changed the course of WWII. Disc 5: Headline Stories of the 20th Century: World War II - Eighty-four authentic wartime Hearst theatrical newsreels offer a fascinating time capsule history of WWII from the roots of the conflict to President Eisenhower’s tribute to G.I. Joe. Disc 6: Going for Broke - The untold story of Japanese-American soldiers who valiantly fought for freedom around the world while their families battled prejudice and faced internment at home.

The Langley, Enterprise, Yorktown, Ranger, Wasp, Hornet, Saratoga and Lexington changed the role of fleet warfare forever. From the Marshalls to the Marianas they swept the seas. Included in this outstanding program are, “A Point in Time,” and “Tribute to the Navy Combat Artist.” Features warfare from WWII to Vietnam in a way you’ve never seen before.

The official Armed Forces footage detailing in savage and bloody battle the most awesome combined air, sea and land conflict in history. A masterpiece featuring front line beacheads and gun camera action. Plus a tribute to the fighting 1st Cavalry Division, Hell For Leather.

The Battle of Britain – December 1942. A naval task force hits Arawe, Rabaul, Cape Glouster. B-25’s sweep enemy positions. Marine and army units hit the beaches. In mud, sludge and blood, the foot soldiers add yet another page of combat glory to his tradition.  The Battle For Leyte Gulf: History’s greatest single naval engagement. A jolting document of men in war.  Action At Angaur: Hellcats soften up the enemy dug in awaiting the 81st Wildcat Division.  Bitter hand-to-hand fury for “Shrine Hill,” “Saipan Town, and “The Gulch.”  The Fleet That Came To Stay: The Battle for Okinawa. An awesome tribute to the 400,000 fighting men locked in a battle against Japan’s Kamikaze Corps. 4,232 of these fanatical pilots took a one-way flight.

The Battle For Torpedo Junction gives both a personal and historical perspective to one of America's closest brushes with World War II. Following the United States entrance into the war after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the German Navy launched submarines to attack and destroy the wartime shipping operation off the East Coast. The Germans anticipated the U.S. lack of preparedness for their assault and capitalized using just a handful of U-boats to sink more Allied tonnage off the East Coast, than the entire Japanese Navy could claim in the Pacific. Take a personal look at the German U-boat war on the East Coast. Visit with the witnesses and victims of the carnage and German submariners as they share their experiences of World War II. Find out why the East Coast was called torpedo alley and visit the bones of the U352 as she lies in 120' of water 26 miles off the North Carolina coast.

All tough, all marine action combat designed to take you into blistering hell that was WWII's marine air and ground assault teams in action. Pacific Milt Run is an aerial ride into Hades aboard Avengers, Corsairs, Dauntless SBD's as they take on the aces of the Japanese Empire.

Featuring four programs. World At War: The prelude to WWII featuring Japanese bombing runs on Manchuria and Stukas and Heinkels pounding Warsaw. Battle Of Midway: Directed by Oscar winner John Ford. U.S. Carriers mount a massive assault reulting in heavy loses by the enemy - 28 ships and 300 aircraft. Fury In The Pacific: Perhaps the most jolting violent footage of men in war ever recorded as the Marine first and the Army 81st Division hit the beaches on Palau. Battle Of San Pietro: John Huston wrote, directed and narrated this moving tribute to the foot soldier.

The incredible history of one of the most famous planes from World War II. From attack carriers and island strips they blazed a trail of hell and glory across the Pacific.

Featuring three programs. To The Shores Of Iwo Jima: The toughest 26 days in marine history as the Leathernecks fought their way up to Mt.Suribachi, for an island fortress termed impregnable. Chosin To Hungnam: The epic bloody march to the sea by the Marine 1st. Two hundred thousand troops and refugees stubbornly fought a way out from the jaws of defeat. The Marine Sniper: Demanding cool nerve, marksmanship and physical endurance, these military "hit men" armed with special M-40 A1 rifles seek out "special" targets.

In the Pacific Theater of war, Douglas MacArthur was a general's general. In the early days of WWII, America looked to warriors Joseph Stillwell and Douglas MacArthur to lead the fight across Asia and the Pacific. This is the story of the legacy and the war legend - MacArthur.

Leaving the inhibitions of society behind, Penthouse Pet Kelly Wilde and Hollywood starlet Lori DeLinda travel to Palau in Micronesia and reveal their most intimate fantasies while exploring the war torn past of stunning tropical islands.

Featuring four amazing programs. December 7th: Oscar winner John Ford's classic and bloody record of Pearl Harbor and the first carrier attack in history. Battle Of Midway: Academy Award winning director Ford's immortal documentary. The battle of Attack Carriers cost the enemy 28 ships and 300 aircraft. Black Cats: Catalina PBY Night Bombers featuring tough planes and men taking on Japanese Zeros and Heavy Cruisers. Carrier Action Korea: Aboard the Valley Forge off Korea featuring aerial action with WWII Corsairs and AD Skyraiders.

Emmy Nominated! "Take no prisoners. Fight to the bitter end." Those were everyday words to combat troops on both sides at the end of World War II in the Pacific. And they led to an unprecedented orgy of slaughter.

Featuring three programs. Pacific Firepower: 25 days of hell to take Saipan. Guam took 17 days of straight air attacks and bombing, paving the way for our massive anphib landings. The Battle Of Rabaul: Having taken Guadalcanal and Papua, New Guinea we planned a major encirclement of New Britain. The goal was to tie up 100,000 of the enemy and immobilize their usefulness. War In The Pacific: The official Armed Forces film record of the bloody air, sea and jungle hell that was the Pacific campaign. From December 7th to the final surrender aboard the USS Missouri.

Take in the greatest battles of the Pacific, from Pearl Harbor to final victory in this two-DVD set.  Disc 1: Attack and Counterattack 1941-1943 - December 7, 1941 – The horrific Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor destroyed the U.S. Pacific Fleet. American morale reeled, but within six months, it was the enemy’s turn to suffer at the Battle of Midway. They lost two aircraft carriers, one cruiser, and 322 planes. The US went on the offensive, launching a deadly campaign of amphibious assaults that began with the Solomon Islands. It was there, on one obscure island, that US forces would learn the grueling and bloody nature of war in the Pacific–Guadalcanal. US forces began rolling back Japan’s early advances starting with Tarawa. Although it was only two miles long, capturing it took the four bloodiest days of the entire Pacific campaign. Meanwhile, on the Asian mainland, GIs, Marines, and their allies fought desperately for every yard of the Burma Road. This comprehensive look at the earliest battles of World War II features actual live-action footage and gripping, dramatic wartime storytelling.   Disc 2: Victory in the Pacific 1944-1945 - The tide of war was turning and the Japanese were on the run. On Saipan, 16,525 Americans were killed or wounded repelling waves of bonsai charges. Next, Tinian fell, and the U.S. captured airbases within striking distance of Tokyo. In October 1944, Japan’s imperial Navy was effectively knocked out of the war in the largest naval battle ever to take place, the Battle of Leyte Gulf. As the end drew ever nearer, US forces returned to the Philippines and liberated Manila after four months of bitter jungle fighting. Next came Iwo Jima and a thirty-six-day battle that was the bloodiest in Marine Corps history. Finally they reached Okinawa, the last stop on the way to Japan. The city and its defenders were prepared to fight to the death. After eighty-three days of combat, only 10,755 Japanese were taken alive. The remaining defenders--110,000 of them–-were dead. Following Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese surrendered on the deck of the battleship Missouri. The empire of the Rising Sun had fallen.   Special DVD Features: Fourteen critical battles Map of the battles Detailed chaptering lets you jump to your favorite scenes 5.1 surround sound

Contrast rules of war--and the treatment of POWs--during World War II and today. With chilling testimony from both captive and liberator, BATAAN: DEATH MARCH AND RESCUE depicts the 1941 capture of thousands of Allied soldiers on the Bataan peninsula. Only 500 prisoners in the Cabanatuan camp were rescued.

Hosted by Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Narrated by George Takei. On February 19, 1942, approximately sixty days after Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Imperial Forces of Japan, United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 forcibly removing 110,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry, the majority of them American citizens, to "relocation camps."  With their families imprisoned behind barbed wire, many young men volunteered from America's concentration camps to prove their loyalty and defend the United States in Europe and the Pacific during World War II.  Thousands from Hawaii, just like other young American men of their time, also volunteered. Serving in several segregated units--the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the Military Intelligence Service (M.I.S.)--these men fought boldly and valiantly for their country, the United States of America. The 100th/442nd R.C.T. became the most decorated unit for its size and length of service in U.S. military history, while the M.I.S. is credited for saving countless lives and for shortening the war in the Pacific.  It is these struggles that enabled the freedoms and civil rights for future generations of Japanese Americans and all Americans. These stories of bravery and courage must never be forgotten. It's all here in Going For Broke; they believed in America when America no longer believed in them. Extra Features: Strange class reunion The "Yellow Peril" meets "Jim Crow" Japanese relocation, (U.S. government film) With chilling testimony from both captive and liberator, BATAAN: DEATH MARCH AND RESCUE depicts the 1941 capture of thousands of Allied soldiers on the Bataan peninsula. Only 500 prisoners in the Cabanatuan camp were rescued.

In a single hour, eight U.S. battleships and three cruisers were sunk or damaged, 188 planes destroyed, and more than 2,300 men killed. The Japanese accomplished their mission at a cost of twenty-nine planes and five midget submarines. They expected to lose one third of their fleet, yet their thirty-ship task force was not even detected. Remember Pearl Harbor features rare film and sound recordings, including exclusive color footage shot at Pearl Harbor only months before the surprise attack. Several leading naval historians--including retired Navy Captain Edward Beach, author of the novel Run Silent, Run Deep and several books on naval history--highlight little-known details about our nation's greatest naval disaster. This program sheds new light on history's most famous air raid, an event that changed America and the world forever. Volume #1: America Taken By Surprise - This series begins by providing insight into the question of how the attack on Pearl Harbor evolved. Volume #2: The Pacific War on Film - Three classic documentaries produced by Academy Award-winning director John Ford take you to the front lines of World War II in the Pacific. The documentaries included are--December 7th, 1941; The Battle of Midway; The Fighting Lady. Volume #3: Prelude to Pearl Harbor - Two documentaries by Frank Capra, an Academy Award-winning director, give you the full story of how war enveloped Europe and Asia, setting the stage for Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The two documentaries included are--Prelude to War and War Comes to America. Extra Features: Stories from Battleship Row - What happened to the eight battleships at Pearl Harbor during the surprise attack? Hollywood's Pearl Harbor - Watch exciting scenes from the movies: Tora! Tora! Tora! and I Bombed Pearl Harbor. Go behind the scenes with the making of Tora! Tora! Tora! Attack of the Midget Subs - Learn the incredible story of how five "midget subs" launched an underwater attack against the fleet in Hawaii. Salvaging the Pacific Fleet - Almost all of the ships sunk or damaged at Pearl Harbor were rescued, rebuilt, and got back into the war.

In the chaotic aftermath of the First World War, the Pacific Ocean becomes the flash point for a new crisis, a struggle between militaristic Japan and isolationist America. Japan, eager for raw materials to feed her fledgling industries, invades Manchuria and later China. The fighting in Asia sets Japan on a collision course with the United States, a course that will ultimately lead to Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

In this documentary you'll learn the real story of Pearl Harbor and the uphill battle that was to follow. It is a tale that teaches us the will to survive and the ability to prevail over the worst of circumstances. Overview: December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor, began routinely. Sailors turned out for church services and morning colors--Sunday in the peacetime Navy. Unknown to the Americans, 353 Japanese planes were rapidly approaching the island from carriers more then 200 miles to the North. At 7:55 a.m., the first Japanese aircrafts appeared overhead and began a relentless and devastating bombing campaign. More than two thousand Americans were killed on December 7, 1941. Learn the real story of Pearl Harbor and the uphill battle that was to follow. Historic archival films (including recently discovered color footage plus dramatic recreations) highlight this presentation, which also deals with some of the controversial questions surrounding the attack. It is a tale that teaches us of the will to survive and the ability to triumph over the worst of circumstances.

Academy Award Winner for Best Short Subject Includes: • KAMIKAZE • DECEMBER 7, 1941

Includes: • KAMIKAZE • DECEMBER 7,1941 • APPOINTMENT IN TOKYO • IWO JIMA • THE RISE OF THE JAPANESE EMPIRE

Two ships have remained at Pearl Harbor since the surprise attack on December 7, 1941. The USS Utah and USS Arizona Revisited will take you back in time when the ships were part of America's powerful Navy.

Narrated by Tom Brokaw Join National Geographic for an exploration of the still unsolved mysteries and startling true stories behind the "day of infamy" that plunged the United States into World War II.

On June 21, 1919 the entire German fleet of 74 ships dramatically scuttled itself at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands off Northern Scotland. Many of these war ships were salvaged but today seven of those vessels, three battleships and four light cruisers lie still and silent on the cold depths of Scapa Flow. Drawing thousands of divers each year, see one of the most popular dive sites in Britain.

On February 17, 1944, the battle for Truk Lagoon began as the American Task Force launched strike after strike against the Japanese, resulting in a loss of over 41 Japanese ships. They now lie enveloped in a shroud of marine growth making Truk one of the diving wonders of the world.

Discover the coral and other forms of marine growth that have formed on the rusting hulls and shipwrecks of the Japanese Navy, creating some of the most beautiful artificial reefs in the world.

The incredible but true story of one of the first carriers lost in the Pacific during World War II. Pummeled by torpedoes, bombs, kamikazes and raked with gunfire, the Hornet was sunk following the Battle of Santa Cruz during the Guadalcanal campaign. She struggled to stay afloat but her damage was too severe and on October 26, 1942 – twelve months to the day after her commissioning – she slipped beneath the seas to permanently rest on Iron Bottom Sound. Her namesake returned to the Pacific and exacted revenge during the Battle of the Mariannas. This production is the original film produced during the war, a rare find, long lost in the stacks of tapes held in the military archives. Priceless footage with dramatic battle scenes.

On March 30, 1944 over 50 ships of the Japanese Imperial Navy were sunk off the Palau Islands in the famous "Desecrate One" air raid of World War II. The wrecks, recently discovered by divers Klaus Lindemann and Francois Toribiong, are explored and documented for the first time in this riveting program by videographer Tim Rock.

Explore a sunken armada of 60 Japanese ships in a serene South Pacific lagoon. Marine life has turned the sunken fleet into an undersea nursery replete with corals, anemones, crustaceans, sponges, jellyfish and other colorful and impressive sea life that is a thrill to view. These ancient instruments of war have been miraculously transformed into one of the world's largest and most spectacular coral beds.

The wreck of the U.S.S. Monitor, America's first iron clad warship that changed the course of the Civil War and became the first national marine sanctuary. In a struggle against the changeable elements of Cape Hatteras weather, strong currents and ocean depths, Rod and his team captured a piece of history on film to share with the world.

Featuring 81 classes of fighting ships and warbirds of the fleet in motion picture profile. From carriers such as Nimitz, Eisenhower, Enterprise, Kitty Hawk to missile cruisers and aerial fleet weapons including A7 Corsair, Hawkeye, A6 Intruder, F14 Tomcat and much more.

This is the powerful story of the U.S.S. Franklin, “Big Ben” and the men who brought her home. Fighting her way to Iwo, The Philippines, Guam, Okinawa, Formosa and the Japanese mainland the U.S.S. Franklin took the kimikaze onslaught and in turn she bloodied the enemy. Against all odds she limped her way across the Pacific, the Panama Canal and made the port of New York as the most heavily damaged ship ever to make home port under her own power.

Dive the only intact German U-Boat in North American waters. Discovered twenty-five miles off the North Carolina Coast lies the totally intact remains of U352, sunk by the U.S. Let Sub-Mersion take you to explore this remarkable and historic relic of World War II. Complete with actual vintage footage of U-Boats being sunk during the war.

Recover artifacts from the "San Diego" a Navy cruiser sunk off Fire Island by a German mine during World War I. The "Algol," a WWII attack cargo vessel, was sunk in 1991 as an artificial reef off New Jersey. Join Daniel Berg and his team as they film the decent and dive to the ship as the air still purges from her.