1999

S1.E4 ∙ Wild Weasels

Tue, Feb 23, 1999

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;

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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.

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S1.E7 ∙ Silent Wing Warriors

Sun, Jan 02, 2000

The history of World War II glider pilots is explored.

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S1.E8 ∙ Skywalkers

Fri, Jan 14, 2000

Examining the jobs of high-steel ironworkers, who build bridges and skyscrapers.

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S1.E12 ∙ Merrill's Marauders

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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S1.E13 ∙ U-Boats

Fri, Apr 21, 2000

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.

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S1.E14 ∙ Foward Air Controllers

Sat, Aug 05, 2000

Spotlighting Vietnam Air Force and Marine pilots who flew low over jungles to direct bombers to their targets

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S1.E18 ∙ Tank Crews

Sat, Dec 16, 2000

A tribute to the American tank crews who fought in World War II against the Germans, focusing on the Sherman tank.

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S1.E19 ∙ Counter Terrorist Teams

Wed, Jan 17, 2001

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.

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S1.E21 ∙ The Black Devils

Fri, Apr 27, 2001

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.

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S1.E28 ∙ Suicide Missions of D-Day

Sat, Jun 02, 2001

The specialized forces operating on D-Day are recalled. Included: Navy demolition units, the British 9th Parachute Battalion and the Airborne Pathfinders.

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S1.E29 ∙ Tunnel Rats

Sun, Jun 03, 2001

The work of soldiers assigned to find and destroy subterranean tunnels in Vietnam during the war is examined.

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S1.E30 ∙ Marine Raiders

Tue, Aug 07, 2001

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.

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S1.E31 ∙ Rescue Swimmers

Fri, Nov 23, 2001

The history, development and training of Navy and Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers is revealed.

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S1.E37 ∙ Fish & Wildlife

Tue, Dec 18, 2001

The work of the Law Enforcement Division of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is examined

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S1.E40 ∙ Assault on Iwo Jima

Tue, Mar 12, 2002

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.

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