Battle Honours

A look at the longest-serving infantry division in the US Army, who fought in every major campaign in Western Europe during World War II.

Explores how from the moment British Airborne was formed it was destined to be an elite fighting force, taking part in commando raids and large-scale airborne landings.

Examines how armoured units landed in Normandy to spearhead the Allied advance into Nazi-occupied Europe and break open the Third Reich's defences.

A look at the US 101st Airborne, the Screaming Eagles, who parachuted into their first battle on D-Day, 6 June 1944, and swiftly proved their worth as one of the most accomplished and toughest combat formations ever fielded by the US Army.

Explores how America's first true Special Forces units, the Rangers were specially selected and trained with the help of British commandos.

Explores how the eighth United States Army Air Force flew some of World War II's most daring raids over Germany and mainland Europe.