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Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
14 videodiscs (approximately 27 hr., 14 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Collection of programs exploring the personalities, the battles, the bravery, the losses, and the romance of the early days of the United States. Founding fathers and Founding brothers examine the relationships of the men who risked their fortunes and lives for independence. The Revolution recounts the battles, losses, and victories. Ben Franklin and Benedict Arnold look at the roles played by both men, and Washington the warrior and The crossing...
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (300 min.) : sound, black and white and color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A look at six of the 20th century's most important military engagements. Extraordinary combat footage documents the unfolding action of the careers of the leaders whose names have become legend.
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (171 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Shows newly discovered color footage from World War 2: the events that led up to the outbreak of war in Europe, through the German Blitzkrieg and Pearl Harbor, the days before the D-Day invasion, the skies over Germany, the jungles of the Pacific and the seas of the North Atlantic, the D-Day invasion, V-E Day in London and ground zero in Japan.
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 200 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Our "Founding Fathers" were, in fact, human beings. Gain a fascinating glimpse behind the images on the marble busts and faces on our dollar bills and pocket change.
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 200 min. ; approximately 100 min. each) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Volume 1 begins with a look at two of the many crises faced by George Washington during his term as America's first president. At a time when any conflict had the potential to dissolve the fragile union, Washington surrounded himself with brilliant men who were bound by their undying devotion to America, but who were often bitterly divided about how best to serve their common cause. It explores the ideological conflict that existed between Thomas...
