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"Hideki lives with his family on the island of Okinawa, near Japan. When World War II crashes onto his shores, Hideki is yanked out of school and drafted into the Blood and Iron Student Corps to fight for the Japanese army. He is handed a grenade and a set of instructions: Don't come back until you've killed an American soldier. Ray, a young American Marine, has just landed on Okinawa with his squad. This is Ray's first-ever battle, and he doesn't know what to expect -- or if he'll make it out alive. He just knows that the enemy is everywhere. Hideki and Ray each fight their way across the island, surviving heart-pounding clashes and dangerous attacks. But when the two of them collide in the middle of the fighting, the choices they make in that single instant will change everything."--.

Examines the weapons and strategies used in the Battle of Waterloo, which marked the end of Napoleon's Hundred Days' return from exile, describes key events and individuals, and discusses the lasting effects of this battle.

Provides an in depth examination of the Normandy invasion.

A description of the decisive U.S. naval victory over the Japanese fleet in June 1942.

Discusses the key military and nonmilitary figures, battles, and events of the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.

Combines eyewitness accounts, forensic data scanning, and three-dimensional computer modeling to examine the invasion of Normandy, focusing on how the odds of victory were determined by a five hour period on a five mile stretch of Omaha Beach.

Presents recently re-discovered color archival materials that provide a unique new perspective on World War II and those who fought it. Includes footage of the war's most critical battles and key personalities.

Presents recently re-discovered color archival materials that provide a unique new perspective on World War II and those who fought it. Includes footage of the war's most critical battles and key personalities.

This film shows step by step how the Allies achieved victory on June 6, 1944. Where the invaders failed, the film investigates how and why this happened.

"During World War II, when a group of Polish soldiers found an orphaned bear cub, they eagerly took him in as their pet and named him Wojtek. As the young bear grew, he became friends with the soldiers, lifting their spirits as he learned to imitate them around camp. Later, Wojtek was helpful in combat by carrying many heavy shells during the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy. Learn how Wojtek showed his courage in battle and earned the rank of Corporal during history's biggest war"--Provided by publisher.