The American War Machine Of WWII - 3-DVD Box Set

The American War Machine Of WWII - 3-DVD Box Set (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
450 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
3-DVD Set
Box Set
Collectors Edition
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2007 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Kevin Booth

Written By:
Kevin Booth

Actors:
David Carradine ..... Narrator

Synopsis:

This is the story of the creation of the American military from the small 100,000 man force of the post World War One era to the mighty military industrial complex that fought fascist forces around the world. Detailing the hardware and tactics of the U.S Army, who in the 1930s, lacked machine guns and tanks. From the smouldering wreckage of Pearl Harbor to final victory, this disc presents the U.S Navy and its two ocean wars. The marines were America's fighting elite, a small police force that grew into one of the most feared fighting forces. This disc also tells the story of how its success almost became its downfall.
- Army
- Air Force
- The Navy
- The Marines
- The Coast Guard

The story of the creation of the American military from the small 100,000 man force of the post World War I era to the mighty military industrial complex that fought fascist forces around the world.
Army:
Details of the hardware and tactics of the U.S. Army who, in the 1930s, lacked machine guns and tanks. The soldiers marched with sticks for lack of rifles but in the end battled their way to victory around the world.

Air Force:
The U.S Army Air Corps was still flying Bi-planes in the 1930s but would darken the skies over enemy cities with its might.

The Navy:
How it came to the downfall of the proud American fleet at Pearl Harbor? Follow the story of the U.S. Navy, which began as a target of the German U-boats and developed into master of the seas. This documentary presents the Navy of the United States in its fight on the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans.

The Marines:
The marines were Americas fighting elite, a small police force that grew into one of the most feared fighting forces ever. This documentary tells the story of how its success almost became its downfall.

The Coast Guard
The Coast guard was the first branch of the U.S. military to see action in WWII. Coast Guardsmen patrolled the shores of the United States engaging U-boats months before Americas official entry into the war. On June 13, 1942, Seaman Second Class John Cullen, patrolling New Jersey, discovered the first landing of saboteurs in Operation Pastorious. Cullen was the first American to actually come into contact with the enemy on the shores of the United States during the war and his report led to the capture of the german sabotage team. For this, Cullen received the Legion of Merit. In addition to antisubmarine operations, the Coast Guards worked closely with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Many of the drivers of landing vehicles that were used for the daring amphibious invasions, such as the Higgins boat, were also specialists from the coast guard.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 05 February, 2013.