History Channel (Television network)
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English
Description
X-Day: Documentary film exploring history of the WW II dilemma in the Pacific, dealing with the U.S. Government's weighing of Operation Downfall (a plan to invade and occupy Japan) against atomic bombardment.
Road to infamy: Asks whether the attack on Pearl Harbor could have been avoided. Discusses warning signs, failed diplomacy, and political attitudes a decade before the attack.
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English
Description
"Though one of the largest calvary engagements of the entire war, the Battle of Mine Creek in Kansas is often overlooked. On October 25, 1864, only one half hour and 2,800 Union soldiers were needed to defeat a Confederate calvary of 7,000! How did the Union army succeed despite the overwhelming odds? Why is this battle excluded from the historical records? Discover new information about the weapons, soldiers and tactics through archival letters,...
Language
English
Description
He inherited a shattered command that consisted of burning ships, ruined planes and demoralized men. But in less than four years, he accepted the Japanese surrender. Here is the complete story of Admiral Chester Nimitz and the fascinating facts behind the greatest military comeback ever staged.