Gen. Douglas MacArthur is profiled. The biography of the military giant includes interviews with those who served with him and recalls both his triumphs and defeats.
Profiles of U.S. fighter aces, combat pilots who shot down five or more enemy aircraft, are interspersed with tales of memorable dogfights from World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
The World War II role of the U.S. Merchant Marine, which carried troops, weapons, ammunition, fuel and food from the home front to the war zones. Included: interviews with veterans.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur is profiled. The biography of the military giant includes interviews with those who served with him and recalls both his triumphs and defeats.
A look back at the secret help the U.S. gave to Russia during World War II, which featured vital supplies being delivered to the Soviets through Alaska, Siberia and Iraq.
German spy Erich Gimpel, code-named "Agent 146", recalls his failed espionage efforts in the U.S. during World War II. Allan Gillies, the FBI agent credited with Gimpel's capture, is also interviewed.
The WWII exploits of U.S. Marine Corps fighter squadron VMF-214, nicknamed the "Black Sheep", and its colorful commander, Maj. Gregory H. 'Pappy' Boyington, are recalled. The unit boasted seven aces, including Boyington.
The story of Gen. Terry Allen, the commander of the First Infantry Division, during its initial battles with Hitler's forces in WWII, is related. Included: an interview with Allen's granddaughter.
