• 1999
Dangerous Missions

Summary Documentary on dangerous military occupations in various wars in which servicemen are extremely hazardous duty. View more details

  • 1999

Dangerous Missions

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Beau Billingslea Jason Richards Paul W. Miraldi John Plaster

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Genres : War Documentary

Release date : Jan 2, 1999

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Summary Documentary on dangerous military occupations in various wars in which servicemen are extremely hazardous duty. View more details

Details

Genres : War Documentary

Release date : Jan 2, 1999

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

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Dangerous Missions (1999) Assault on Iwo Jima (2002)

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Episode 4 • Feb 23, 1999
Wild Weasels
A look at the fighter pilots in Vietnam whose split-second timing meant life or death---to themselves and the soldiers on the ground. Included: interviews with pilots;
Episode 6 • Feb 27, 1999
Snipers
The most feared and hated men on the battlefield, we get a glimpse of snipers in war - the silent assassins who can kill with a single shot from miles away - from the earliest use in combat to modern day application.
Episode 7 • Jan 02, 2000
Silent Wing Warriors
The history of World War II glider pilots is explored.
Episode 8 • Jan 14, 2000
Skywalkers
Examining the jobs of high-steel ironworkers, who build bridges and skyscrapers.
Episode 12 • Dec 31, 1969
Merrill's Marauders
Episode 13 • Apr 21, 2000
U-Boats
A look at the U-Boats of World War Two, their early successes, their strategies and the anti-submarine warfare developments and strategies that led to an over 70% death rate among u-boat crewmen.
Episode 14 • Aug 05, 2000
Foward Air Controllers
Spotlighting Vietnam Air Force and Marine pilots who flew low over jungles to direct bombers to their targets
Episode 18 • Dec 16, 2000
Tank Crews
A tribute to the American tank crews who fought in World War II against the Germans, focusing on the Sherman tank.
Episode 19 • Jan 17, 2001
Counter Terrorist Teams
Reviews the history and evolution of terrorism and counter terrorism. Primary focus is on the more dramatic successes and failures since the 1972 murders of Israli Olympians in Munich by Palestinean terrorists.
Episode 21 • Apr 27, 2001
The Black Devils
The World War II missions of the First Special Service Force are recalled. The elite soldiers were given the name "The Black Devils" by the Germans.
Episode 28 • Jun 02, 2001
Suicide Missions of D-Day
The specialized forces operating on D-Day are recalled. Included: Navy demolition units, the British 9th Parachute Battalion and the Airborne Pathfinders.
Episode 29 • Jun 03, 2001
Tunnel Rats
The work of soldiers assigned to find and destroy subterranean tunnels in Vietnam during the war is examined.
Episode 30 • Aug 07, 2001
Marine Raiders
The series that explores perilous and often life-threatening occupations and military operations chronicles the efforts of U.S. Marine Raiders in World War II and their missions in the Pacific theater, including Midway and Guadalcanal.
Episode 31 • Nov 23, 2001
Rescue Swimmers
The history, development and training of Navy and Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers is revealed.
Episode 37 • Dec 18, 2001
Fish & Wildlife
The work of the Law Enforcement Division of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is examined
Episode 40 • Mar 12, 2002
Assault on Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima, a pivotal campaign during World War II and the bloodiest fight in history for the U.S. Marine Corps, is described and remembered.
Episode 41 • Apr 23, 2002
Hostage Negotiators
The work of hostage negotiators is examined.
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