Battle of the Bulge: The Lost Evidence (Battleline)

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Known as the Battle of the Bulge—after the initial German incursion into the Allies' line of advance as seen in contemporary maps—this German offensive in the winter of 1944–45 took place in the densely forested Ardennes mountain region of Belgium. This program uses a combination of CGI animation and soldiers’ own accounts to tell the story and examines 60-year old aerial reconnaissance photographs that captured the carnage. Distributed by A&E Television Networks.

Bombing of Germany (Battleline)

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Strategic bombing by the Allies undoubtedly had a crippling effect on German war production but what about the human toll on morale—and lives—of civilians? This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Guadalcanal (Battleline)

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U.S. Marines are ordered to take the key Pacific island of Guadalcanal in 1942 and destroy the Japanese airfield, effectively severing the enemy’s reach towards Australia. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline on Guadalcanal. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Liberation of the Philippines (Battleline)

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For more than two years, the Japanese have occupied the Philippines, while American forces, led by General Douglas MacArthur, plan their return to liberate the islands in 1945. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in the Philippines. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Peleliu Island (Battleline)

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Peleliu Island is of strategic importance to the Allies in 1944 because of its airstrip that Gen. MacArthur needs to launch the liberation of the Philippines. But Japanese soldiers dig a network of tunnels and caves on the island that protect them from U.S. bombardment. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline on Peleliu Island. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Ploesti (Battleline)

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Refineries in the Romanian city of Ploesti provide a third of the oil needed for the German war machine. Perilous and costly Allied air raids eventually cripple output, turning the heavily fortified city into ashes. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in Ploesti. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Poland (Battleline)

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Poland is invaded by Hitler’s forces in September, 1939. Ultimately caught between the Germans and the Russian Red Army, Poland suffers tremendous losses throughout the duration of the war. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in Poland. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Anzio (Battleline)

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Operation Shingle in January 1944 was an Allied amphibious landing against Axis forces in the area of Anzio, Italy. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline at Anzio. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Arnhem (Battleline)

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The Battle of Arnhem in September 1944 was part of an ambitious two-part Allied operation to secure key bridges in Holland, cross the Rhine, and advance into Germany. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline at Arnhem. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Battle of the Atlantic (Battleline)

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The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous military campaign in World War II, running from 1939 to the defeat of Germany in 1945. At its core was the Allied naval blockade of Germany. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

The Fall of Crete (Battleline)

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In March 1941 the British were forced to evacuate Greece as Hitler’s army came to Mussolini’s aid in capturing the strategic nation. On the island of Crete, the tired, ill-equipped British were no match for German paratroopers who soon captured key airfields and ports, putting the eastern Mediterranean in jeopardy. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in Crete. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

The Fall of Berlin (Battleline)

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As the Red Army advanced towards Berlin in early 1945, Germans feared retribution for what their forces had done to the people of the Soviet Union. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline on the Eastern Front. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

The Invasion of Norway (Battleline)

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In 1940, Hitler's plan is to occupy ports along 1,000 mile stretch of Norwegian coastline. It is the first combined air, land, and sea operation in history. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in Norway. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Iwo Jima (Battleline)

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The key Pacific enemy-occupied island of Iwo Jima is halfway between American-held bases in the Marianas and the Japanese home islands. The battle for the island will cost both sides dearly, but ultimately, the American flag is raised in triumph. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline on Iwo Jima. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Omaha Beach (Battleline)

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June 6, 1944, the Allied landing on Omaha Beach on the Normandy coast of France is the scene of the bloodiest battle of D-Day. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline on Okinawa. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Sicily (Battleline)

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Launched from North Africa, the 1943 Allied invasion of the island of Sicily is key to General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s plan to drive the Germans from Italy and liberate southern Europe. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in Sicily. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Battle of Britain: The Lost Evidence (Battleline)

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The Battle of Britain air campaign was waged by the German Luftwaffe against the United Kingdom during the summer and autumn of 1940. Vicious dogfights took place over some of the most densely populated land in Europe—3,000 airplanes would be lost as well as 30,000 civilians. This program uses a combination of CGI animation and soldiers’ own accounts of the events to tell the story and examines 60-year old aerial reconnaissance photographs that were misinterpreted at the time. Distributed by A&E Television Networks.

Battle of the Gothic Line (Battleline)

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The Gothic Line formed Field Marshal Albert Kesselring's last major line of defense in the final stages of World War II along the summits of the Apennines during the fighting retreat of German forces in Italy. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

The Bombing of Japan (Battleline)

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Once the Mariana Islands are secure, American B-29 bombers are within range of Japan—and Japanese anti-aircraft guns are nearly powerless against the high altitude flights of these massive new weapons. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline. Part of the series Battleline. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (23 minutes)

Breakout from Normandy: The Lost Evidence (Battleline)

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This detailed examination analyzes the incredible aftermath of the June 1944 Normandy invasion and shows how the Allies—pinned against the sea and racing against the German response—pushed on through the dense hedgerows of France, ultimately to liberate Paris. Stunning computer animation coupled with reconnaissance material from both sides of the conflict enhances previously unappreciated details of this critical campaign. Distributed by A&E Television Networks.