The Ultimate History of the Boeing B17 Bomber

The Boeing B-17 ‘Flying Fortress' has come to symbolize the United States' contribution to the air war in Europe during the Second World War. From 1943 until the end of the war, the Flying Fortresses of the Eighth Air Force became a familiar site over Eastern England as they set off on yet another daylight raid, often deep into the heart of Nazi Germany. Many never returned for thousans of men were killed or wounded during these raids.

German Frontier - The Bridge at Remagen

By late 1944, the Western Allies were infected with the over-confidence that flowed from the sweeping victories they had gained since the Breakout from Normandy and that by December had carried them to the very borders of the Third Reich. They were confident that the war would soon be over, but they were sadly mistaken. On December 16, German forces launched a massive attack through the Ardennes, the opening blows of Operation Watch on the Rhine, known to history as the Battle of the Bulge.

Fighter aces

The development and operational history of the best and most famous fighter aircraft of World War Two. Some of the fighters in this DVD changed the course of the conflict, others gained spurious fame through the propagandists, some marked the end of an era in fighter design, whilst others signified the beginnings of a new era.

Tanks at War: M4 Sherman

The M4 Sherman tank was the workhorse of Allied Armour during the Second World War. Its supreme versatility meant that it served in almost every theatre of the war and was adapted to suit numerous roles. However it was also often out gunned, under armoured and its engine easily caught fire when hit.
The Germans nicknamed it the `Tommy Cooker` Despite its vulnerabilities, the Sherman won through, often because of sheer weight of numbers. From 1940 to 1945, some 50,000 M4s were built. At the height of production, one Sherman rolled off the production line every 30 minutes.

Roaring Glory Warbirds: TBM Avenger

ROARING GLORY WARBIRDS - GRUMMAN AVENGER TBM is a two-part series for the aviation enthusiast. In part one, air racer Steve Hinton checks out the controls and handling of this massive Navy torpedo bomber. In part two, young pilot Harry Badgerow reveals how he managed to land his bomb-laden TBM on the deck of an aircraft carrier--under enemy fire and in the middle of a storm!

Atlantic Convoys

During WWII, Britain was absolutely reliant on maritime trade for its survival and therefore the protection of its merchant fleet became an issue of paramount importance.
Featuring the filmed memories of convoy veterans this is the story of one of WWII's most pitiless theatre of operations, where men lived in constant fear of the unseen dangers of the deep. The program also uses 3D graphics and animation to show the realities of a submarine attack and mechanics of the ships defences. Leading maritime and military experts are also featured.

Line of Fire: The Six Day War 1967

'Line Of Fire' is history with a difference. For the first time, the great battlefields of war are presented in a unique animated environment, providing new insights into military history's most compelling events. Each powerful episode combines unrivalled graphics with atmospheric recreations to analyse every facet of famous battles from the medieval period to the modern times.

The Zeppelin: The History of the World's Greatest Airships

Using extensive archival footage, this documentary transcends the scope of a single period to hone in on the history of airships as developed and employed, transnationally, over time. Subtopics include: the German Zeppelin in World War I, the North Pole Expedition, the R101 Disaster of October 1930 in France, the Akron Zeppelin, and the construction and employment of blimps (also known as "non-rigid inflatables"). ~ Nathan Southern.

Great Sea Battles of World War II

After the horrors of the Great War, an uneasy peace prevailed. Britannia ruled the waves - but for how long? The mid 1930's saw Germany rebuilding her fleets, defying the Versailles Treaty as Hitler planned to encircle Britain with his Kriegsmarine. Within hours of war's declaration, a U-boat had claimed its first victim in an underwater reign of terror that struck merchantmen and warship alike. By April 1940, Germany had sunk one million tons Of Allied shipping. The entrance of Mussolini's Italy shifted the balance of power in the Mediterranean. However the course of Naval warfarewas changed in 1941 when torpedo bombers from HMS illustrious decimated the Italian fleet at anchor in Taranto, crippling three of their battleships in the first Allied victory since the fall Of France.

German Frontier - The Siegfried Line

By late 1944, the Western Allies were infected with the over-confidence that flowed from the sweeping victories they had gained since the Breakout from Normandy and that by December had carried them to the very borders of the Third Reich. They were confident that the war would soon be over, but they were sadly mistaken. On December 16, German forces launched a massive attack through the Ardennes, the opening blows of Operation Watch on the Rhine, known to history as the Battle of the Bulge.