Synopsis:

Be an eyewitness to one of the greatest campaigns in history through 26 fascinating episodes!

Offering a vivid depiction of America's World War II campaign in Europe, the series employs war footage taken from the U.S. Army, Navy and Coast Guard, the British War Office, the National Film Board of Canada and captured Nazi materials. The program highlights strategic sessions with Allied and Axis power leaders and generals. Narrated by Westbrook Van Hoorhis and Hugh James.

Contents:

Disc 1

Prelude to War
America's Unpreparedness
America Goes To War
Platform for Invasion
Africa, Our First Offensive
The Campaign
Rommel Routed
Sicily, Operation Huskey
Assault on Italy
The Secret Life of Adolph Hitler
The G.I., Hero of the War
Victory in Italy
Preparation for Invasion

Disc 2

D-Day, August 4th
Beachhead and Breakthrough
Liberation of Paris
Pursuit
The Battle of Supply
The Air War
The Battle of the Bulge
Crossing the Rhine
Overrunning Germany
Victory's Aftermath
The Battle of San Pietro
Russia
Review

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