world war

The Medal of Honor is America's highest award for valor in combat. This volume provides an in-depth look at four of America's greatest heroes. Their heroic actions earned them the Medal of Honor. Surprisingly, they were all raised in the same small town of Pueblo, Colorado. The men include: The Fighter-- Bill Crawford-- World War II, The Captain-- Carl Sitter-- Korea, The Lieutenant-- Jerry Murphy-- Korea, The Green Beret-- Drew Dix-- Vietnam. This educational program is designed to inspire viewers to think critically about and reflect on themes of character and leadership while also learning about important historical events.

A young disabled girl and her brother are evacuated from London to the English countryside during World War II, where they find life to be much sweeter away from their abusive mother.

In this title, readers will examine the technology used by military forces during World War I. Engaging text introduces readers to trench engineering, rifles, machine guns, cannons, howitzers, mortars, mustard and chlorine gas, gas masks, tanks, U-boats, the machine gun/airplane propeller synchronization system, and the roles they played in military campaigns. A short history of the war is also included.

Examines World War technology used on the land, air, and sea.

Unlike most "message" films which date themselves almost immediately, Lewis Milestone's low-key unpolished and deeply-felt screen adaptation of the Erich Maria Remarque anti-war novel has lost little of its original impact. The plot follows a group of young German recruits in World War I through their passage from idealism to disillusionment. Contains restored footage.

In World War II more than 110,000 Japanese Americans were forced to leave their homes and relocate to military camps dotted across the western United States. Tells the story of the 16,000 men, women, and children who were sent to two relocation camps in southeast Arkansas - one of the poorest and most racially segregated places in America.

Examines the weapons used during World War II, including small arms, heavy weapons, long-range weapons, tanks, submarines, aircraft carriers, and bombs.