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Greatest Raids:
Royal Swordfish
Take Taranto -
VHS Video
On the night of November 11, 1940, a Royal Navy
aircraft carrier launched 21 Swordfish torpedo bombers
on a surprise attack against the Italian fleet anchored
in Taranto's port. The ships, thought to be immune
to air attack, were protected by anti-torpedo nets,
and surrounded by barrage balloons and anti-aircraft
defenses. But, in less than two hours, the bombers
disabled or sunk three battleships and several cruisers
while severely damaging port installations. 50 minutes. |
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One Hour Over Tokyo
The Doolittle Raid - VHS Video
In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, Commander Jimmy
Doolittle came up with a bold plan to get a measure
of revenge on Japan while raising American morale.
80 airmen volunteered for the top secret, one way
mission into enemy territory, which required launching
army bombers from an aircraft carrier and attacking
Tokyo. In this video, the raid comes to life through
the words of some of the survivors. Filmed at the
2001 reunion of the Doolittle Raiders, they talk about
their legendary commander and their historic mission.
These men not only gave hope to a demoralized nation,
they helped change the course of the war. 50 min. |
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Greatest Raids:
The Schweinfurt Disaster
- VHS Video
Relive the 1943 raid remembered as the "Gettysburg"
of the 8th Air Force: it claimed over 60 B-17 Flying
Fortresses and proved - at extraordinary cost - the
indisputable value of fighter escorts for daytime
bombing missions. Here, veterans share the horror
of facing the Luftwaffe, while military historians
examine the after-effects of the devastation that
led to a re-assessment of the Allied bombing strategy.
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Greatest Raids:
Adventures of
Otto Skorzeny - VHS Video
This video details the exploits of Captain
Otto Skorzeny, leader of Germany's Special Forces.
You'll revisit his daring career, including his
most famous mission when, on September 12, 1943
he led an assault on a mountaintop hotel where Mussolini
was held. The attack overwhelmed the Italian guards,
allowing Mussolini to escape with Skorzeny in a
Fieseler Storch on a harrowing flight to safety.
50 minutes. |
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Greatest Raids:
The Dambusters - VHS Video
They were like no other bombs ever designed,
made to be dropped from extremely low altitudes over
water and bounce across the surface like a skipping
stone before striking their targets: Ruhr dams that
powered the Nazi war industry. This video relives
the daring night mission flown in flak filled skies,
when 8 of the 19 bombers of 617 Squadron never returned.
Through archival footage, you'll see the impact of
this dramatic mission. 50 minutes. VHS |
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