NBC News
Pub. Date
2004
Description
Shows some of the events that led to World War I. Describes the progress of the war itself, the role of the United States in the war, and the impact of the war upon the people of the United States. Includes rare footage of all the significant events of war including selling of Liberty Bonds, the sinking of the Lusitania, and the slaughter in the trenches of the main battlefields.
6) King
Pub. Date
2008
Description
Documents the life of civil rights visionary Dr. Martin Luther King and explores the relevance of his message in today's world.
Pub. Date
c1993
Description
Over 1,000 period photos eloquently reveal Mark Twain's rich and varied life. The story spans his career as prolific writer, Mississippi riverboat pilot, drama critic, publisher, and world traveler, while at the same time mirroring the rise of America from frontier days to world power.
Pub. Date
c2003
Formats
Description
Design for war: British and German forces battle for dominance in the North Atlantic early in the war.
Pacific boils over: The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor draws America into the conflict.
Sealing the breach: Hunting deadly Nazi "wolf packs" in the Atlantic.
Midway is east: The pivotal battle in June 1942 costs Japan four aircraft carriers.
Mediterranean mosaic: Fortifications at Gibraltar and Malta help shape tactics in Europe's southern sea.
Guadalcanal:...