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They never expected the war to come to their town, but when it did, the residents of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania became heroes. Some townsment, including seventy-year-old John Burns, joined the fight, while others struggled to help the thousands of soldiers wounded during the three day battle. In aftermath, 50,000 lay dead, and the once quiet lives of the citizens of Gettyburg would never be the same.
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"At 4:30 a.m. on April 12, 1861, Confederate gunners launced artillery shots at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, igniting a conflict that would engulf the entire nation and become the bloodiest war in American History. From the political and military events leading up to the battle, to the amazing fact that no soldier from either side died in the 34-hour fight, to a "gentleman's agreement" surrender and orderly departure of the Federal troops"--Cover....
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See the fascinating story of the Hellcats, the TBFs. tje B29s, and the Lightnings that changed the course of the war, from the first to the last days. In the Bloody Ridges Pf Peleliu, watch the surprisingly brutal battle marines encountered with Japanese dug into caves. See everything from the opening naval bombardment to vicious guerrilla warfare. Includes bonus : Return to the Philippines/ Okinawa : The last battle.
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"In one month, Richmond fell, General Lee embared on his harrowing retreat, the Confederate States surrendered at Appomattox and president lincoln was assassinated. April 1865 examines the extraordinary series of events that changed the course of history in 30 brief days."--Container.
Bonus "The tragedy at Cold Harbor": "In 1864 General Grant ordered an attack on Confederate defenders at a crossroads near Richmond. See how Cold Harbor hastened the...
11) Barbarians
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The savage story of some of history's most fearsome tribes: the Vikings, Goths, Mongols, Huns, Saxons, Franks, Vandals, and Lombards, who cut a swath of destruction through the heart of the Roman world for the better part of a millennium.
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Discover how continents were formed, canyons were carved, and why the animals live where they do. Based on recent findings by renowned scientists and filmed on location across the globe, the riveting visuals and groundbreaking special effects will transport you on a informative journey through time and deliver you back to the birth of Planet Earth.
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"In the waning years of the Revolutionary War, the climate was turbulent and full of suspense. Once an American hero, Benedict Arnold is found guilty of treason and escapes to England. Privateers take on the fighting of the British Navy. America forges an alliance with France. Key battles are being won by both sides. But as American victories slowly accumulate, the tide begins to change. Here is the fascinating story brought to life with vivid re-enactments...
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"The American Army was outmanned and outgunned. But they had one very powerful weapon to counter Britain's overwhelming military might -- the brave souls who risked their lives venturing into British territory to gather critical information. See how their discoveries helped turn the tide in many important battles and how one agent's true identity went undiscovered for over 150 years!"--Container.
16) Blood Brothers
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Based on the History's series Six, an action-packed military thriller following the elite, legendary SEAL Team Six.
The elite Navy unit known as SEAL Team Six is made up of some of the most renown and fearsome warriors of all time, deployed for only the toughest missions in the most dangerous places on Earth. Richard Rip” Taggart used to lead this unit, until after seeing and experiencing too much on the battlefield he snaps and executes an American...
17) End Game
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Based on History’s series SIX, the action-packed sequel to SIX: Blood Brothers.
In this thrilling follow-up to SIX: Blood Brothers, the elite unit known as SEAL Team Six arrives at an abandoned village in Nigeria mere minutes too late to rescue former team leader Senior Chief Richard Rip” Taggart. What they find instead are a group of battle-hardened Chechen fighters and a lot of dead Boko Haram. After a deadly firefight, they’re left only...
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