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CENTURY OF WARFARE
The History of the United States at war in the 20th Century

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SUMMARY:
Through authentic archival film footage, the most explosive century in military history is documented. Witness the crucial battles of the 20th century as the United States arrives on the world scene: World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. From horse-drawn cannons to pinpoint guided missiles, discover the complete stories of the crucial engagements that changed the future of the world.

PRODUCED BY: Timeless Media
MILITARY: WARS, 7 x 1 Hour, 1999

DETAILED SYNOPSIS:

DISC 1

World War I 1914-1918
In 1914, the world was aflame with its first world war. Revisit the causes of the war, its early years and the American entrance into the conflict. Journey with the American Expeditionary Forces as it goes over there and they exclaim, "Lafayette we are here!" Follow General Pershing's attempts to train the force for the rigors of combat and see the results as the Yanks are committed to combat in the Allies' darkest hour. Finally, celebrate with all America as the war ends and the world has been made safe for democracy.

World War II (Part 1) 1939-1943
The world slides down a slippery slope and becomes engulfed in World War II. This history retraces the birth of the war and records the intial Axis' successes as their rampage goes unchecked. In Europe, the tide of conquest leaves Britain standing alone against Nazi aggression. America's early reaction and preparations are examined, as she becomes more concerned with events beyond her borders. Watch as the war is suddenly thrust upon the United States at Pearl Harbor and how she rises to the challenge. The early defeats, counter-moves and first offensive against the aggressors are also shown.

  • Global War
  • The World Or Nothing
  • Japan Strikes
  • Blood Spot
  • Mobilization And Midway
  • Guadalcanal
  • North Africa And The Miracle Of Supply
  • Advantage Allies
  • Battle For Italy

DISC 2

World War II (Part 2) 1943-1945
The world has been immersed in World War II for four long years. However, America has been an active participant for less than two years. Already the Axis has begun to feel the awakening power of the United States. This history details how the tide is fully turned and the Axis is driven back. Europe is invaded, Germany defeated and Japan stands alone, defiant. Follow the last campaigns against Japan and the use of the atomic bomb, which brought the Japanese to their knees.

  • Island Hopping
  • The Tide Turns In Europe
  • Allies Push The Advantage
  • D-Day
  • Liberation
  • Breaking The Axis
  • Final Resistance
  • Surrender
  • Between The Wars Timeline

The Korean War 1950-1953
The world had emerged from World War II and America, wanting only peace, demobilized rapidly. The United States possessed the atomic bomb, making war a thing of the past. That is, until the North Korean Army streamed across the border in an effort to conquer its neighbor to the south. America and the United Nations responded rapidly to this challenge but the lack of preparedness coast many lives. The situation was stabilized and following a brilliant offensive, the communist armies were thrown back, only to surge forward again with Chinese support. This is the story of the see-saw fighting in the Korean Peninsula that ended in an uneasy peace almost fifty years ago.

  • Task Force Smith
  • Pull Back And Build Up
  • Pusan Perimeter
  • UN On The Offensive
  • The March Northward
  • Hope And Despair
  • Operation Killer
  • The Peace Dance

DISC 3

The Vietnam War 1965-1973
While the United Nations was preserving the independence of South Korea, the French were fighting a losing war against the Viet Minh in a place called Vietnam. This colonial war ended in a truce and established two countries from the former French colony, The North, determined to obtain the South, began a guerilla war in which American advisors became involved. Follow the growth of American commintment to "The War" as she engages in the most divisive military action in American history. Revisit this conflict, its roots, the different phases of American involvement and the eventual fall of the South to the North Vietnamese.

  • The Road To War
  • American Build Up
  • Citizens Of War
  • The Vietcong
  • America On The Offensive
  • Here Come The Marines
  • Air And Sea Support
  • The Withdrawal
  • Between The Wars Timeline

Operation Desert Storm 1990-1991
in 1990, aggression had a new name: Saddam Hussein. This is the story of Iraq's dastardly invasion of Kuwait and threats toward Saudi Arabia. Operation Desert Shield is shown as coalition forces are built up to oppose further Iraqi military and ride with the tanks of the coalition in the final victory over Iraq in Operation Desert Storm.

  • Iraq Invades Kuwait
  • Coalition Build Up
  • Desert Shield
  • Desert Storm Begins
  • The Air Campaign
  • The Ground War
  • The Liberation Of Kuwait

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