War In Europe - A Complete Chronicle of Americas WWII European Campaign

Be an eyewitness to one of the greatest campaigns in history through 26 fascinating episodes! Offering a vivid depiction of America's World War II campaign in Europe, the series employs war footage taken from the U.S. Army, Navy and Coast Guard, the British War Office, the National Film Board of Canada and captured Nazi materials. The program highlights strategic sessions with Allied and Axis power leaders and generals. Narrated by Westbrook Van Hoorhis and Hugh James. Contents: Disc 1 Prelude to WarAmerica's UnpreparednessAmerica Goes To WarPlatform for InvasionAfrica, Our First OffensiveThe CampaignRommel RoutedSicily, Operation HuskeyAssault on ItalyThe Secret Life of Adolph HitlerThe G.I., Hero of the WarVictory in ItalyPreparation for Invasion Disc 2 D-Day, August 4thBeachhead and BreakthroughLiberation of ParisPursuitThe Battle of SupplyThe Air WarThe Battle of the BulgeCrossing the RhineOverrunning GermanyVictory's AftermathThe Battle of San PietroRussiaReview