A feature-length documentary commemorating the 75th anniversary of the WWII Kokoda campaign and exploring the spirit of Kokoda, then and now.
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A feature-length documentary commemorating the 75th anniversary of the WWII Kokoda campaign and exploring the spirit of Kokoda, then and now.
The small Belgian army held up the German advance, the British Expeditionary Force fought its first battle and the invincible German army was brought to a standstill in Belgium. This film traces that first month, the battles of Liège, Antwerp and Mons. In reconstruction it uses the words of those who took part and looks at the remains of the battlefields and the fortifications that still exist.
A documentary chronicling Lima Company 3rd Battalion 25th Marines from Columbus Ohio and they deployment to Iraq.
Four men are taken prisoner after a battle.
A one hour documentary which outlines the Pacific Campaign, from the fleet versus fleet conflict and the carrier war in the Coral Sea, Midway and the Marianas, through General MacArthur's Island hopping campaign culminating with the surrender of Japan.
In this film, Matthew McMurray, Royal Voluntary Service Keeper of History sets the scene for the charity’s beginnings and its impact on British society. He then introduces Willing Hands, a historic film produced for the Ministry of Information, which shows the activities of the then Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS) during the Second World War, supporting people in need.
Gino Bartali’s legacy endures far beyond his three Giro d’Italia and two Tour de France victories. He was a true hero of cycling, but it was only after his death that it became known that he was also a genuine war hero. He rarely spoke about the sacrifice he had made, and very few people knew that he had smuggled fake identity papers for Italian Jews in his bicycle frame. During his daily "training rides" on the gravel roads between Florence and Assisi, he repeatedly put himself in danger.
Australia Prepared highlights the country's contributions to the First World War, beginning with the recruiting of soldiers after war is declared. Segments include: footage of troops training at Liverpool Camp, NSW; the manufacture of rifles and ammunition; shipbuilding at Cockatoo Docks; and the production of khaki soldiers' uniforms.
The Blitz: Days that Changed WWII tells the story of one of the most pivotal six-month periods of the 20th century, beginning in August 1940 as Nazi Germany has conquered most of Western Europe. Britain now stands alone against Hitler’s Luftwaffe as it rains bombs on its cities, villages and ports. As they face daily bombardment and destruction along with threats of gas attacks and invasion, the people of Great Britain come together to make a heroic stand.
A US soldier kills foreign civilians in the pursuit of being a "war hero".
In the aftermath of a medieval battle, a war-ravaged soldier meets a peasant woman searching for her warrior son. Unexpectedly their lives will change.
In the midst of the Vietnam War, four friends are convinced they’re safe from the draft. But, there’s one final wrench in the works… and it takes the form of a letter.
When 26-year-old Hussein chose to be a video journalist, he never imagined he’d be documenting his own family's journey through displacement. Between South Lebanon and Beirut, he covers the ongoing Israeli war on his country, capturing exclusive footage despite safety threats and the devastation caused by continuous bombings. Beyond telling the stories of those displaced by the war, Hussein’s mission is deeply personal. He aims to capture and preserve Lebanon's day-to-day life for his nephews and niece, who are forced to flee Lebanon and leave their lives behind.
A chronicle of the 25-26 HMS team on their path to glory
As war rages around them, a small group of archaeologists, museum curators and attendants struggle to save the monumental collections of the Museum of Aleppo during the Syrian conflict.
The film follows the devastation of war and how it can turn men into pigs.
Two great colleges & two great college coaches. Woody Hayes & Bo Schembechler met on the field of battle from 1969 thru 1978. Bo & Woody discuss behind-the-scenes strategies of these big games. These physical and psychological battles became “The Ten Year War.” At stake: National Ranking, Big Ten Bragging Rights and the Ultimate Prize…a trip to the Rose Bowl!!! Relive these moments with Woody & Bo and view great highlights of each game.
The 1943 Navy training film (MN-84b) Fundamental Fixed Gunnery Approaches is part of a series known as the “Fixed Gunnery and Fighter Tactics” series used to enhance in-classroom learning of Navy pilots. Fundamental Fixed Gunnery Approaches primarily uses graphics and models to demonstrate the various approaches for fixed gunnery, though it does include some actual video footage of planes flying the maneuvers.
This Documentary is about Adam Palmer, a Purple Heart Veteran who found purpose through God. He went his whole life searching for something greater. From football to the the military, he didn't satisfy his drive for purpose. After being severely injured in Iraq, he had an intervention with God which finally brought him peace.
As the Nazis liquidate the Warsaw Ghetto, many will die. Three hundred will live when they find safe haven at the Warsaw Zoo.
Silent, motionless and deadly, German snipers lurked on the European battlefields of World War 2, hunting enemy sharpshooters, supporting assaults and laying diabolical traps on defense. Drawn from two German military training films made in 1944, this program provides fascinating views of tactics, weapons and camouflage techniques.
The stories of nineteen Holocaust witnesses and survivors, including an American POW, resistance fighters, a Jesuit priest, an American liberator, a Hitler Youth, and ghetto and camp survivors, create a narrative of the Holocaust in the words of those who experienced it.
In one of the most dangerous missions of the war, a group os O.S.S. officers, dressed as Nazi platoon, infiltrated Germany without help from the underground - Their mission, capture Adolf Hitler! Acclaimed author Joseph Persico uncovers the facts behind "Operation Iron Cross"
In Spring of 1945, the Wehrmacht forces are weary from retreat, while the Allies are closing in. A single Austrian captain attempts to guide what is left of his platoon behind the Russian lines to surrender to the Americans. They take under their wing a young man with a severe disability. As the loyalty of his men is brought to the test, the captain grows closer to the boy who evokes a deep secret from his past in the Nazi Reich.
"The 11th Day" chronicles the story of the men, women, and children of the Cretan civilian resistance movement and their relentless battle against Nazi occupation forces from 1941-1945.
Combat Bulletin was a new reel type series keeping folks up-to-date with the combat of World War II.
Combat Bulletin was a new reel type series keeping folks up-to-date with the combat of World War II.
Combat Bulletin was a new reel type series keeping folks up-to-date with the combat of World War II.
Combat Bulletin was a new reel type series keeping folks up-to-date with the combat of World War II.
Theatrical advertisement for National Savings Stamps.
An incredibly insightful animation provides a personal telling of a very important story from an often unheard perspective of the refugee crisis.
Events in the aftermath of war, and the atomic destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Exploring the design and deployment of German support aircraft and gliders, this documentary program highlights the airborne innovations of the Nazi Luftwaffe during World War II. Segments focus on reconnaissance and liaison aircraft; the employment of DFS 230s; and the unveiling of the six-engine Messerschmitt Me-323 "Gigant." Extras include an interactive quiz designed to test your knowledge on everything you learned from the program.
The scenes opens by showing the battleships maneuvering for a position. They finally draw up in line of battle and commence firing on the shore batteries. Immense volume of smoke arise from the fleet and from the distance shore. Shots are seen to fall thickly among the vessels and immense bodies of water are thrown up by the explosion of mines.
Coalition Forces are at war in Iraq. On March 31, 2004, a group of American soldiers are sent to the City of Fallujah. After a fierce attack from Iraqi insurgents, one soldier is captured and held hostage. As a response to this horrific event, the US military sends in American troops to rescue him. But will they arrive in time, can he survive?
A short film investigating the negative effects of social solitude caused by New Zealand's 2020 COVID lockdown. A peep into the mind of director Daniel Melville's personal life.
The documentary follows the photojournalist André Auler during his time in Kobane, a city of kurdishs, located on the warzone between Syria and Turkey.
A Training film for the British Home Guard (British Army) on unarmed combat. The instructor is none other than Capt. W. E. Fairbairn and the narrator is David Niven. Techniques were also taught to SOE, Parachute Regiment (British Paratroopers) The British Commandos, and the Special Air Service,
The crew of a Lancaster bomber plane take part in a dangerous mission over Bremen, Germany during World War II. As soon as they come back, their survival begins a string of tragic events as they must come to terms with death and what it means to be a survivor of war.
Benji attempts to become an emperor over Benji City. Benji and the League of Grace split up after Dr Banana strands half of the members with him and have a war.
When British Infantrymen come across a German unit in war torn France, they discover that there is more to war than politics and murder
Telling the less-known, but equally gripping, story of how the iron-willed Gen. Ulysses S. Grant held the fragile Union together through a decade of racially charged terrorist violence after the Civil War.
On October 3, 1993, Somalian fighters would shoot down two Black Hawk helicopters, leading to an 18-hour gunfight. 'The Battle of Mogadishu: Battalion of Brothers' features brave Army Rangers sharing their stories, some for the first time ever.
A short drama movie about liberating the noarders.
'Billy Bang Lucky Man' documents Billy Bang’s brave return to the battlefields of his past, fraught with memories and flashbacks, in contrast to the eboulliant youthful Vietnam of today, as he encounters a people and a culture that he had never known and had been taught to hate. His journey takes him through the rich musical traditions of Vietnam, from Saigon and the Mekong Delta, north across the 17th parallel and climaxing with his collaboration with the Hanoi symphony orchestra. 'Billy Bang Lucky Man' is about Billy’s desire to overcome and transcend the trauma of war through music and art.
Veterans of the most decorated battalion in marine corps history discuss the psychological injuries of war, and the unexpected trauma of returning to civilian life after the accolades of their successful battles have ended.
A group of resistance fighters advance on the dictators courthouse in this all out non-stop action short film.
Combat Bulletin was a new reel type series keeping folks up-to-date with the combat of World War II.
Combat Bulletin was a new reel type series keeping folks up-to-date with the combat of World War II.
Combat Bulletin was a new reel type series keeping folks up-to-date with the combat of World War II.
Combat Bulletin was a new reel type series keeping folks up-to-date with the combat of World War II.
The story of the only all-Jewish fighting force in World War II.
Invicta is an independent feature film set in World War 2, based on actual accounts of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF). The film follows a small group of British soldiers on their journey through war-torn France leading up to the evacuation of Dunkirk in May 1940.
Film maker and historian Kevin Duffus gives us a detailed account of German U-boat attacks off the coast of North Carolina.
US Army Air Forces providing an overview of the Army Air Forces.
Post Normandy landings in World War II, an astray squad of British soldiers attempt to rendezvous with their unit while coming across a band of German infantry determined to dismantle their every attempt.
This black & white educational film is about the United States Navy showing off its skills on the high seas during a mock war-games session.
While a woman struggles to remember her life, the lighthouse draws her into a trance.
The Normandy landing operation, which became a large-scale joint operation of the Army, Navy and Air Force. The invasion of France under Nazi occupation with 250,000 soldiers and 7,000 ships determined the outcome of World War II.