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The history of warplanes.

War & Military · 2003 · 1 hr

EPISODE 1

The Eastern Front

The little-told story of the savage air battles that took place during the struggle for supremacy in Russia.

49 min · Dec 31, 2003
EPISODE 2

Ruling the Waves: Battle of the Atlantic

The Atlantic convoys were vital to Britain's survival during the war, much less her ability to continue the fight. The convoys were a terrible killing ground for the Royal and Merchant Navies but also for the aircraft detailed to ensure safe passage for shipping.

48 min · Dec 31, 2003
EPISODE 3

Bomber Offensive: Target Germany

In one of the most controversial campaigns of the entire conflict, the war finally came to Germany in the shape of thousands of tons of bombs dropped from Allied aircrafts.

48 min · Dec 31, 2003
EPISODE 4

The Doolittle Raid

The incredible story of the air raid planned by Lt. Col. Doolittle on the Japanese mainland in retaliation to the attack on Pearl Harbor.

49 min · Dec 31, 2003
EPISODE 5

The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot

The story of how the U.S. took command of the air during the Pacific War, culminating in what became known as the "turkey shoot" because of the ease with which Japanese aircrafts were targeted and destroyed.

49 min · Dec 31, 2003
EPISODE 6

Kamikaze: The Divine Wind

For those on the Allied side, the threat posed by an enemy that had dying as an aim was difficult to deal with. This episode looks at the history and tactics of the infamous kamikaze units.

48 min · Dec 31, 2003