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FAMOUS GENERALS
In this conflict many men were called to greatness. Some were born to it, while others had fame thrust upon them. These six Generals emerged from various backgrounds to become the outstanding military leaders of the United States. This DVD set brings together the most distinguished and charismatic U.S. World War II Generals. This historic compilation provides the true stories of the trials and triumphs of these military giants; Joseph Stillwell, Omar Bradley, Henry "Hap" Arnold, George Patton, Dwight Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur.
Follow the lives and careers of these legendary warriors.
PRODUCED BY: Timeless Media
DOCUMENTARY, 2007
B/W 2 DVD Set
TRT: 4 Hours
COMBAT ZONE
Re-live the crucial battles of WWII, as told through the personal experience of combat veterans. From Dunkirk to the Battle of Britain, Midway to Iwo Jima, this series uses original footage of those grisy conflicts of enemy and alli.
PRODUCED BY: Timeless Media
DOCUMENTARY, 15 x 1 hr, 2007
CAMPAIGNS IN THE PACIFIC
Campaigns in the Pacific chronicles the epic struggle of America and her allies against Imperial Japan: fighting vast air, land and sea battles across an ocean covering two-thirds of the world’s surface. Waged against the background of the war in Europe, the Pacific campaign made WWII a truly global conflict.
DOCUMENTARY, 4 x 1 Hour, 2006
B&W
ABOUT FACE
Here is the remarkable, untold story of thousands of young Jewish immigrants who fled Germany and Austria in the early days of Hitler's regime, only to perform an “about face," returning to confront their oppressors on the fields of battle as Allied soldiers in World War II. These are their stories of heartbreak, courage and the triumph of the human spirit as the veterans recount their journeys back to their homelands and the battlefronts, experiencing emotions more complex than revenge as they re-examine their identities as refugees, immigrants and soldiers.
NARRATED BY: Peter Coyote
ORIGINAL MUSIC SCORE BY: John Cale
DOCUMENTARY, 97 Minutes, 2007
CENTURY OF WARFARE
Through authentic archival film footage, the most explosive century in military history is documented. Witness the crucial battles of the 20th century as the United States arrives on the world scene: World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. From horse-drawn cannons to pinpoint guided missiles, discover the complete stories of the crucial engagements that changed the future of the world.
• From the EDI / MM&V catalog, 1999
• Color / B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 7 x 1 hr, 1999
EAGLES OVER THE GULF
A prized documentary of the air war of Operation Desert Storm. Experience the exhilaration, trials, and triumphs of modern air warfare with U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force pilots. Features stunning scenes of the world’s most powerful aircraft and the stories only the pilots could tell.
• From the Cube International catalog
DOCUMENTARY, 38 Minutes, 1998
VIETNAM COMBAT
The Vietnamese had fought the Japanese and French troops to a standstill. The United States had become involved to save South Vietnam from what was seen as a communist plot to take over the world. Eventually, the negative side of the war touched off a wave of protest, provoking a crisis of social upheaval that rocked the foundation of American society. This is a story of personal heroism and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of one of the most controversial wars of our time.
• 3 hour DVD version available
• From the EDI / MM&V catalog
DOCUMENTARY, 7 x 1 hr, 2002
THE FORGOTTEN WAR: KOREA 1950 - 1953
In June of 1950, the North Korean Army initiated a massive attack on its neighbor to the south, beginning a see-saw war that would engulf the entire Korean Peninsula. For the next three years, until the historical Armistice Treaty in 1953, the United Nations and the Communists waged a bloody and brutal war. Though the Korean conflict is often referred to as the “Forgotten War”, those who fought and sacrificed for freedom will never forget.
• 3 hour DVD version available
• From the EDI / MM&V catalog
• Color / B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 7 x 1 hr, 1996

IWO JIMA: 36 DAYS OF HELL
Iwo Jima was arguably the toughest battle the Marines had ever faced. The courage and sacrifice of the men who fought to secure the eight square miles of stinking sulfur rock and volcanic ash will never be forgotten. Step back in time with the sailors, soldiers and airmen who were there and relive one of the most famous battles of WWIII. Told almost exclusively through color footage shot by Marine Corps cameramen and veteran interviews, this documentary tells the story of the battle for Iwo Jima through the eyes of those who lived through it. See why it is said that “on Iwo Jima uncommon valor was a common virtue.”
PRODUCED BY: Timeless Media
DOCUMENTARY, 6 x 1hr, 2006, Color/B&W

PEARL HARBOR: 65TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
December 7, 1941, the uneasy peace is shattered as the Japanese carrier fleet launches a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and the island of Oahu. Relive the true story as told through the eyes of both the Japanese and the Americans who lived through this day of infamy. This is not just the story of global forces, fascism and imperialism, but also of courage, heroism, and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
• From Timeless Media
• Color / B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 6 x 1 hr, 2006
PEARL HARBOR
December 7, 1941, the uneasy peace is shattered as the Japanese carrier fleet launches a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and the island of Oahu. Relive the true story as told through the eyes of both the Japanese and the Americans who lived through this day of infamy. This is not just the story of global forces, fascism and imperialism, but also of courage, heroism, and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
• From Timeless Media
• Color / B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 3 x 1 hr, 2001
COLOR DOCUMENTARIES OF WWII
When war came to the United States in December of 1941, the film industry went into battle along with the American Armed Forces. These award-winning documentary films are the work of Hollywood's finest producers, directors, and cameramen. Shot at the front, with the filmmakers facing the same dangers as the fighting men, these classic films are a legacy to the servicemen and women who fought in history's greatest conflict.
• From Timless Media
• Color / B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 6 1/2 x 1 hr, 2003
WWII: WORLD IN CONFLICT
See first-hand the destruction of some of the world's major cities, march along with U.S. soldiers in the 65 mile "Bataan Death March." See the "Day of Infamy," as Japan attacks an unsuspecting Pearl Harbor. Hear President Roosevelt ask Congress to declare war, and watch as history is played out to its final conclusion.
SPECIAL FEATURES : The Aftermath Of World War II - Displaced Persons • Enemy POWs • The Holocaust • The Nuremberg Trials.
• From Timeless Media
• Color/B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 3 x 1 hr, 2000

GREAT BATTLES OF WWII: FURY IN THE PACIFIC
Experience firsthand the Great Battles of WWII fought across the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean. This was total war - tremendous in scope, costly in life, and forever imprinted in the hearts and minds of those who were there. Relive it with this tribute to those who fought and died for freedom told by those who were there and experienced the Fury In The Pacific.
• From the Timeless Media
• Color/B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 6 x 1 hr, 2006
GREAT BATTLES OF WWII: EPIC MARINE VICTORIES
Experience first hand these epic Marine victories of World War II and get a glimpse of relentless combat action against a tenacious and detained enemy. Follow the battles of Guadalcanal, The Island of Death, to ultimate Victory in the final battle of Okinawa. This was total war, fought in an island hopping campaign from the treacherous beaches, through the dense jungles and over fire swept, barren hilltops.
• From the EDI / MM&V catalog, 2001
• Color / B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 3 x 1 hr, 2001
SEMPER FIDELIS: THE UNITED STATES MARINES IN WWII
America’s fighting elite from pre-war training to final victory in the Pacific. Witness their story through the lenses of Marine combat cameramen in this stunning and unforgettable collection of authentic, historical film footage. From bloody beaches and dense jungles to barren hilltops, follow the Marines into battle and observe the most legendary engagements in Marine Corps history.
• 3 hour DVD version available
• From the Timeless Media
• Color / B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 7 x 1 hr, 2001
GUADALCANAL: THE ISLAND OF DEATH
America was still reeling from the attack on Pearl Harbor and the humiliating victories of the Japanese throughout the Far East. Then came the battles of the Coral Sea and the pivotal Battle for Midway. On August 7th, 1942, American forces launched their first land attack against the Japanese on the tiny island Guadalcanal. It was the opening of a bloody six-month campaign to control the Pacific. From this story of mistakes & heroism would rise the genesis of strategy for the rest of the war.
• From the EDI / MM&V catalog
• Color / B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 3 x 1 hr, 1999
D-DAY: CODE NAME OVERLORD
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the compelling story of the Normandy Invasion: Code Name Overlord. On June 6, 1944, the Allies launched the largest combined land, air and sea operation ever in history to liberate Europe from Hitler and Nazi oppression. The Normandy invasion was a tremendous gamble and the element of surprise was paramount. This program includes rare color footage from the Library of Congress and interviews with combat veterans.
• From Timeless Media
• Color / B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 3 x 1 hr, 2000
GERONIMO: THE AIRBORNE
From the all important massive drops for D-Day in Normandy and the Market Garden in Holland, the Airborne was an important part of Allied military strategy. From dropping in to capture key positions behind enemy lines, to fighting tough ground forces, the Airborne was ready for anything. Told entirely through rare archive footage and interviews with veteran paratroopers as they recall yelling “Geronimo,” among other things, as they jumped out of their planes.
• From Timeless Media
• Color / B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 2.5 x 1 hr, 2003
TIGERS OF THE SEA
These majestic series recounts the history of the Allies and Axis naval and land operations during WWII featuring the Battleships, the Destroyers, Aircraft Carriers, Cruisers, Subs, PT-Boats, Convoys and the relentless Army and Navy Air Power during the battles: Pearl Harbor & Atlantic Convoy • Midway, Guadalcanal • The Bismark, Operation Torch • Conquest of Micronesia & Return to the Philippines •
D Day • The Black Sea • Iwo Jima.
• From the EDI / MM&V catalog
• B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 7 x 1 hr, 1998
BERLIN '48: THE GREAT AIRLIFT
Through the worst winter in German history, across fog-shrouded airways, with primitive radars, this is the story of the brave airmen that kept a city alive despite the odds. Berlin, reeling from the catastrophe of World War II, was held hostage in a power struggle between the Western Allies and the Soviets, with one thousand flights every single day.
• From the Cube International catalog
DOCUMENTARY, 1 x 1 hr, 1998
FREE A MAN TO FIGHT: WOMEN SOLDIERS OF WWII
Severe manpower shortages forced the US to recruit 400,000 women into military service during WWII. With archival footage skillfully woven between intimate interviews with the women who speak frankly and humorously of those days, their stories are told for the first time since that war which changed not only the world, but also the role of women in the military.
• From the Cube International catalog
DOCUMENTARY, 1 x 1 hr, 1999
THE LIBERATION OF EUROPE
It was the epic struggle of mankind. This outstanding series parallels the award winning Band of Brothers, tracing the battles from the beaches of Normandy through the hedgerows of France, into Germany and on to Berlin. Containing rare still photography and classic on-the-scene footage produced during the war. Episodes include: D-DAY; AIR WAR EUROPE; ACROSS OCCUPIED FRANCE; INTO NAZI GERMANY; ATTACK OF THE WEHRMACHT; THE PUSH TO BERLIN and VICTORY.
• From the Cube International catalog
DOCUMENTARY, 7 x 1 hr, 1998
THE GREAT WAR: WORLD WAR I
This documentary series gives you a comprehensive view of World War I from 1914 to 1918. On the battlefield, machine guns, gas, and the introduction of the first tank gave the war a horrific new dimension. In the air, the advent of the bomber brought civilians face to face with the realities of a modern war. At sea, the submarine disrupted shipping. Over 9 million soldiers lost their lives in this bloody conflict before the allied forces achieved victory on the western front.
• From Timeless Media
• B&W
DOCUMENTARY, 7 x 1 hr, 1998
CIVIL WAR BATTLES
A riveting story told by seven Civil War historians, visually supported by military maps, period art, photographs and hours of extensive color reenactment footage of 18 major Civil War battles, including: 1st & 2nd Manassas, Shiloh, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, The Wilderness Campaign, The Atlanta Campaign & Sherman’s March to the Sea, Franklin, Nashville, Bentonville, Saylers Creek and Appomattox.
• From Timeless Media
DOCUMENTARY, 7 x 1 hr, 2001
THE GREAT INDIAN WARS 1540-1890
The year 1540 was a crucial turning point in American history. The Great Indian Wars were incited by Francisco Vazquez de Coronado when his expedition to the Great Plains launched the inevitable 350 year struggle between the white man and the American Indians. From the point forward, the series of battles the United States and the Native American Indians began where blood was shed and thousands of lives were lost on both sides. The Battle Tippecanoe, the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, all three Seminole Wars and the Battle of Little Big Horn were some of the most important conflicts that led up to the last official massacre, the Battle of Wounded Knee, where the defeat of the Indians was solidified. America’s landscape would be forever changed.
• From BCI Eclipse
DOCUMENTARY, 5 x 1 hr, 2006
FORGOTTEN GUNFIGHTERS
In the annals of the American West, there were many men and women whose stories lay dormant in our nation's history and their names forgotten. Although they may not have been Jesse, Wyatt, or The Kid, their lives carry as much spectacle and awe as any famous hero or desperado of that time. In this pilot episode, THE PLEASANT VALLEY WAR, which was not just any war, was a blood feud that would last close to ten years and leave in its wake fifty casualties.
• From the Cube International catalog
DOCUMENTARY, 5 x 1 hr, 2006