On December 7, 1941, Japan launched its attack on Pearl Harbor. The result was that the United States was thrust full force into World War II - turning it into a truly global conflict. American Marines and many of the great filmmakers of the day captured footage of the events as they unfolded - in color. Battles such as the Coral Sea in flames; Guadalcanal littered with corpses; rarely seen images of the deportation of U.S. citizens of Japanese descent...

"There is beauty and adventure around every turn in this dazzling car journey from sea to shining sea. With the road all to yourself, experience America’s idyllic scenic drives in such locations as the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nantucket Island, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Alaska's Kenia Peninsula, Hawaii's Kauai Island, and many more of America’s spectacularly diverse, majestic lands"--Amazon.com.

"Betsey Stockton's Odyssey is a remarkable saga of one woman's journey from slavery to freedom--and to leadership. Once the property of Princeton University president Ashbel Green, Stockton embarked on a remarkable life after Green emancipated her. She traveled as far as the Sandwich Islands as a missionary and teacher, eventually returning to Princeton in those roles, helping to found both the First Presbyterian Church of Colour and the town's public...

Frederick Rutland was an accomplished aviator, British WWI war hero, and real-life James Bond. He was the first pilot to take off and land a plane on a ship, a decorated warrior for his feats of bravery and rescue, was trusted by the admirals of the Royal Navy, had a succession of aeronautical inventions, and designed the first modern aircraft carrier. He was perhaps the most famous early twentieth-century naval aviator. Despite all of this, and due...

Great blunders of WWII exposes the fatal errors, startling miscues, and bungled opportunities which turned the tide of the war and forever changed the course of history.

This quarterly video magazine highlights stories about various aspects of American life. Every episode features unique places, people, and music, all selected to foster a feeling of nostalgia toward the parts of life often forgotten. Lucy, Desi and their legacy is the Cover Story feature with a visit to the Lucy-Desi Museum in Jamestown, New York. The destination for Scenic America and many species of migratory birds is the Forsythe National Wildlife...

Lonely Planet USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze into the mile-deep chasm of the Grand Canyon, tap into the pulse of iconic cities like New York, or let sultry southern music and food stir your soul; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the USA and begin your journey now!