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HISTORY CHANNEL: "WEAPONS AT
WAR" VIDEO SERIES
Videos are available in VHS video
Pal Format and DVD (region 1 US and Canada) format. The
products will be shipped from the USA and delivered to
your door by the US based company "Historic Aviation".
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Weapons at War :
Video Set 17 Volumes
- VHS Video
Examine the evolution of modern weaponry through this
thrilling video series produced by the History Channel!
15 volume collection covers airships to aircraft carriers,
helicopters to bombers, and so much more. You get
to see the aircraft in action, hear interviews with
the participants, and get in the cockpit to feel what
it was really like to be there. For an easy way to
build a wonderful video library, this can't be beat!
Each volume is approximately 50 min. |
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Weapons at War: Battleships
- VHS Video
A comprehensive history of these awesome warships,
from the vessel that launched the world's first arms
race to their place in the navies of the next century.
Trace the many developments that allowed the battleship
to retain its basic form for nearly 100 years while
remaining an effective weapon, and go aboard some
of the most famous battleships ever made. See stunning
footage of them in action in battles from World War
II to the Gulf War, and meet the men who served aboard
them. 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
Attack Aircraft
- VHS Video
Where other pilots try to survive by staying away
from enemy guns, the men who fly ground support spend
much of their time buzzing just above the infantry
and tanks they attack. One tiny mistake can slam them
into the ground in a split second. One well-placed
shot means instant death. In World War I, daring pilots
would lean over the sides of rickety biplanes to drop
grenades on troops below. Today, awesome planes like
the A-10 "Warthog" streak low across the
battlefield, ripping through infantry and blasting
enemy tanks open with their devastating cannon and
missiles. They are a vital part of nearly all land-based
operations, providing essential support to troops
on the ground. Attack Aircraft chronicles the development,
technology and strategy of these "flying tanks."
Combat footage shows them in action from World War
II to Desert Storm, and in gripping interviews pilots
detail the tactics that they employ to stay alive
while firing on targets sometimes only a hundred feet
away. It's a riveting look at a dangerous and difficult
mission, and at the extraordinary planes that perform
it. 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
The Bomber Group
- VHS Video
They filled the skies over Germany during World War
II. From high above Vietnam, they rained death and
destruction on the jungle below. Their pinpoint accuracy
played a vital role in the Gulf War. But do heavy
bombers have a place in the military of the future?
Bomber Group is a comprehensive look at the history
of strategic bombing. Fly along on some of the very
first missions in World War I, and see how American
general Billy Mitchell revolutionized the tactics
and strategies during World War II. Stunning footage
from some of the most important bombing raids in history
show his theories in action. Military experts detail
the technological advances that transformed the lumbering
planes into devastating weapons, while former pilots
and crewmembers tell what it was like to fly in classic
bombers like the B-17 and B-29. Finally, examine the
controversial role of heavy bombers today since cruise
missiles can strike targets without risking the lives
of airmen, are the days of the mighty, high-flying
bomber finished? 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
Naval Aviation
- VHS Video
In 1910, a daring aviator named Eugene Ely took
off from a makeshift wooden runway aboard a warship.
It was the very first flight in the annals of Naval
Aviation. From Eugene's historic attempt to the
decks of a massive, modern aircraft carrier, Weapons
at War tells the story of the men and machines that
fly from ships at sea. Trace the development of
the planes from the days of wood-and-canvas biplanes
to the mach-speed fighter jets and devastating bombers
that fill the hangars of today's carriers, and learn
how the ships have changed as well. See footage
of famous engagements like the Marianas Turkey Shoot,
Midway and the Doolittle Raid, and examine the role
that carrier-based planes have played in every conflict
since WWII, including the Gulf War. Finally, hear
from the men on deck and in the cockpit. The U.S.
Navy enjoys unchallenged air superiority, and Naval
Aviation shows why. 50 min. |
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Weapons
at War:
Air Defense
- VHS Video
In World War I, aviation was in its infancy, and
soldiers on the ground had virtually no way to defend
themselves against attack from above. Today, amazing
weapons and detection systems are capable of identifying
and downing planes before they even become visible
to their intended targets. Air Defense tells the
story of the radar, rockets and anti-aircraft guns
that are at the heart of the systems that defend
against airborne attacks. Go into the top-secret
British labs where radar was developed and see combat
footage shot onboard ships under attack in the Pacific
during World War II. Then, trace the development
of anti-aircraft technology through the Korean and
Vietnam Wars before getting an in-depth look at
the ultra-modern systems that were deployed in the
Gulf War. Combat footage and interviews with the
soldiers who are charged with clearing the skies
of enemies make this an authoritative, compelling
look at Air Defense. 50 min. |
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Weapons
at War:
Fighters
- VHS Video
When a pair of bicycle mechanics first lifted off
from a North Carolina beach, they had no idea that
their invention would transform the way wars are
fought. Yet within a few years, the Army came knocking
on the Wright brothers' door, and a new age of combat
began. From the dawn of aviation to the awe-inspiring
jets of today, this is a comprehensive history of
fighting aircraft. See extensive footage of the
Wright brothers' historic first flight and precision
attacks on Baghdad during the Gulf War. Fly with
the brave pilots of the Battle of Britain, who led
their undermanned and outnumbered air force to victory
over the vaunted Luftwaffe, and take to the skies
over Korea and Vietnam. And hear what it is really
like in the confusion and chaos of a dogfight from
some of the world's finest aviators, men who have
risked their lives in the air and pushed the edge
of the envelope. 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
The Jet Age -
VHS Video
Towards the end of World War II, the struggling
Nazi war machine unleashed one more formidable weapon
in a last-ditch effort to prevent the inevitable.
The new Messerschmidt fighter was powered by jet
engines, and only its late introduction prevented
it from making a significant impact in the outcome
of World War II. Nevertheless, it proved that the
age of propeller-driven fighting aircraft was over.
The Jet Age chronicles the development of jet technology
and its impact on the world's air forces. Take to
the skies over Korea with the first pilots to become
aces piloting jet fighters, and get an up-close
look at today's most advanced aircraft. Pilots talk
about what it is like to fly these computerized,
mach-speed planes, and dramatic footage from training
and combat shows them in action. From the last days
of World War II to the 21st century, this is a revealing
look at the fighting planes of The Jet Age. 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
Top Guns - VHS
Video
At the Navy's "Top Gun" school,
the best of the best are separated from the rest
in one of the most intense training regimens on
earth. High above the western deserts, the most
promising pilots in the world battle to find out
who has what it takes. Take to the skies with aspiring
aces for a first person view of the training exercises
that forge a new generation of dogfighters. Meet
with instructors who reveal what separates an ace
from a regular pilot, and see how the regimen has
been refined over the years. Graduates recall their
difficult days studying the tactics of the greatest
pilots of all time, and applying them in mach-speed,
real-life drills. And intense footage captures the
speed and skill, danger and daring of the students
who go to the edge of the envelope in the hopes
of becoming Top Guns. 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
Helicopters
- VHS Video
In 50 years, they have evolved from the much derided
"egg-beater" of World War II into some
of the most stunningly effective and highly specialized
warcraft ever built. Agile, potent, and able to
strike almost anywhere, helicopters play a vital
role in the world's military today. Helicopters
is a detailed look at the evolution of these vital
aircraft. Trace how their role has changed over
the years, and get an inside look at their vital
contributions in Vietnam, where the terrain rendered
many other weapons useless. From Medevac to anti-tank
and ground attack specialists, examine some of today's
high tech choppers, including the awesome Apache.
And see breathtaking footage of these vital, versatile
craft in action in conflicts from World War II to
Desert Storm. 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
Bombers - VHS Video
Early aviators chucked grenades from their open cockpits
on the enemy below. Today's strategic bombers can
deliver their multi-ton payloads with pinpoint accuracy
from miles above the target. Bombers is an explosive
tour through the history of these mighty airplanes.
Trace the incredible advances that were made in just
a few years during World War I, when the planes evolved
from a curiosity into a legitimate threat. Get an
up-close look at planes like the B-17 and B-29, which
played a vital role in World War II, and see extensive
footage of them in action. Former pilots recall what
it was like to fly over Nazi Germany, and today's
pilots reveal what it is like in the cockpit of some
of the most advanced aircraft ever built. From the
birth of aviation to the awesome B-1B, this is a comprehensive
look at the mighty planes that rain death from above.
50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
Aircraft Carrier
- VHS Video
They carry more planes than some nations have in
their air force. With a crew of thousands, they
are small cities afloat. After decades of refinement,
the aircraft carrier has become the most awe-inspiring
warship ever constructed. Get an up-close look at
these massive vessels and trace their evolution
with Aircraft Carrier. From the first rickety World
War I flattop, struggling to launch biplanes off
a jerry-rigged, wooden flight deck, to the U.S.S.
Enterprise, the largest warship ever built, the
thrilling history of these dominant ships comes
alive. See footage of them in combat through the
century, and hear naval historians and maritime
experts tell of the developments that shaped the
aircraft carrier as we now know it. And current
and former sailors and pilots tell their stories
of life and war aboard the ships that have become
the mainstay of the world's surface fleets. 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
Lifeline from the Sky - VHS Video
The planes are unarmed and vulnerable. But
it is not the machinery that matters - it is what
is inside. Troops, weapons and supplies delivered
by transport planes can spell the difference between
victory and defeat. This video chronicles the history
of these planes and missions from WWII to Desert Shield.
Get a close-up look at the planes and hear from those
who have piloted them. Relive dramatic missions like
"The Hump" through rare combat footage.
And see how air transport alone won the most important
victory of the Cold War: the Berlin Air Lift. 50 minutes. |
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Weapons at War:
Attack Helicopters - VHS Video
Traces the history of attack helicopters, from
their first tests in the 1950s to their use in Vietnam
and the Gulf War. Incredible combat footage shows
them in action, while pilots talk about flying these
remarkable machines in battle. Watch as various weapons
systems are tested on choppers, and hear from Army
officials about the setbacks and breakthroughs that
led to the refinement of today's aircraft. And see
how they may change in the future. From a seat in
the cockpit to a look back at the battles where they
have played a pivotal role, this is a comprehensive
look at one of the most effective, elusive and versatile
weapons platforms in history. 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
Fighting Leathernecks of WWII - VHS Video
From Wake Island to Okinawa, Guadalcanal to
Iwo Jima, this video is a stirring chronicle of bravery
and conquest, a step-by-step look at the costly battles
that pushed the Japanese back toward their homeland.
Filled with dramatic footage and interviews with the
soldiers who were there, it captures the horror and
heroism of one of the most famous campaigns in military
history. 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
Airships - VHS Video
From bombing runs to high-flying spy balloons,
see how airships affected WWI. Trace the remarkable
advances that made them among the most sophisticated
aircraft during the years between the wars. See rare
footage of the USS Los Angeles, which the U.S. hoped
to use as an airborne aircraft carrier, and see how
Germany deployed its Zeppelins as part of the Nazi
war machine. From the birth of aviation to the death
of a dream, this is the compelling story of airships
at war. 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
Pacific Battle Group
- VHS Video
In the long struggle against Japan, the Allies and
America coordinated air, naval and amphibious forces
the likes of which had never been seen before. For
five long years, as battles raged across the Pacific,
the tactics and logistics of fighting an all-out war
in such a vast theatre revolutionized military strategy,
and led to some of the most dramatic engagements in
history. Pacific Battle Group is a detailed examination
of the strategies that eventually led to victory in
the fight against Japan. Meet soldiers, sailors and
aviators who fought in some of the most pivotal encounters
of the war: legendary engagements like Leyte Gulf,
Midway and Coral Sea. Military historians relate how
the grand strategy evolved over the course of the
war, and reveal the tactical ploys and adjustments
that often made the difference between triumph and
disaster. And stunning footage from some of World
War II's most important moments show how the combined,
coordinated Allied attacks led to victory. 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
Marine Corps Aviation
- VHS Video
The Marine Corps has long enjoyed a unique
place in the American military: not quite independent,
yet with a vastly different focus than the Navy
to which they are attached. In many ways, the aviation
branch of the Marines holds a similar place within
the Corps. Marine Corps Aviation is a thrilling
look at the 80-year history of the flying Marines.
Military historians and current and retired Marines
tell of the battles and advancements that have shaped
one of the world's most specialized military forces,
trained in the difficult job of offering air support
to land forces coming in by water! Incredible footage
of Marine aviators in action in World War II, Korea,
Vietnam and the Gulf War shows how they have honed
their skills and tactics over the decades, while
in gripping interviews pilots tell what it was like
to fly in those conflicts. And get an up-close look
at the unique planes and helicopters they have flown,
from primitive prop-planes to the versatile Harrier
Jump Jet. 50 min. |
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Weapons at War:
Air War in Vietnam - VHS Video
From training grounds to cockpit, examine
the strategies, planes, pilots and battles that
marked the Southeast Asian conflict. Extensive combat
footage captures everything from high-altitude dogfights
with MiG fighters to the awesome destruction of
the carpet-bombing raids that leveled countless
miles of the Vietnamese countryside. Hear from the
pilots who flew these deadly missions, and get an
up-close look at the planes they commanded. 50 min. |
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