WWII in color. the end of WWII / Volumes 1 & 2
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DVD
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 300 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
011301647535

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General Note
Documentary.
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Originally released in 2005.
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Special features of these DVDs: Dolby Digital.
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When the war came to America, the film industry went to war along with the rest of the United States. See some of the memories of 'Battle of Midway' by John Ford, and 'Memphis Belle' by William Wyler.
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The Battle of Midway: In 1942, American forces fought the Japanese to a standstill in the pivotal Battle of Midway. This documentary is John Ford's stirring tribute to the men who fought for the island. Much of the action shown was filmed during the actual Japanese attack. (18 min.)
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The Memphis Belle: This is perhaps the best known documentary of WWII and the work of Hollywood legend William Wyler. It is the story of the first American bomber crew to complete their tour of duty by flying 25 missions in the hostile skies over Europe. (41 min.)
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Report from the Aleutians: Report from the Aleutians is director John Huston's first documentary film and was nominated for an Academy Award. It lays out the struggle of the United States Armed Forces against the relentless power of nature and the Empire of Japan in the Northern Pacific. (44 min.)
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Eyewitness to war: the liberation of France: "Eyewitness to war" takes a look at America's war correspondents. This documentary records the daily life and conditions encountered by the intrepid men and women who reported on the Allies campaign to liberate France. (40 min.)
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The fighting lady: This film is a tribute to the crews and pilots who fought and lived aboard the US Navy's fast attack carriers in WWII. Robert Taylor narrates the story of the "Fighting Lady" and her actions as representative of all carriers. (60 min.)
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The 6th Marines of Okinawa: After three-and-a-half years of tough fighting, the United States landed forces on the island of Okinawa, at the very doorstep of Japan. Follow along with the Sixth Marine Division as it participates in the grueling, brutal struggle for Japan's last island bastion. (50 min.)
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The last bomb: Fly with the B-29 bombers and their escorting P-51 fighters on their exhausting and dangerous missions over the Pacific. This critically acclaimed documentary details the final aerial campaign of WWII against the home islands of Japan. (35 min.)
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Ford, J., Wyler, W., Huston, J., Taylor, R., Steichen, E., & Lloyd, F. (2005). WWII in color: the end of WWII (60th anniversary edition). Timeless Media.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

John Ford et al.. 2005. WWII in Color: The End of WWII. Timeless Media.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

John Ford et al.. WWII in Color: The End of WWII Timeless Media, 2005.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Ford, John, et al. WWII in Color: The End of WWII 60th anniversary edition, Timeless Media, 2005.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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