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Chronicling the secret U.S. undertaking during World War II that produced the atomic bomb, which was used on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end the war.
Chronicling the secret U.S. undertaking during World War II that produced the atomic bomb, which was used on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end the war.
Chronicling the secret U.S. undertaking during World War II that produced the atomic bomb, which was used on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end the war.
Here is the heroic story of a intrepid band of infantry soldiers, the "Tunnel Rats", charged with a daring mission?to search for, find, and destroy a secret subterranean network of enemy tunnels in Vietnam. Armed with only a flashlight, valor, and a .45, they faced a determined foe and overcame lethal odds, uncovering secret enemy arms and intelligence caches. Tragically, many of these volunteers died and others were seriously wounded on this terrifying suicide mission.
Here is the heroic story of a intrepid band of infantry soldiers, the "Tunnel Rats", charged with a daring mission?to search for, find, and destroy a secret subterranean network of enemy tunnels in Vietnam. Armed with only a flashlight, valor, and a .45, they faced a determined foe and overcame lethal odds, uncovering secret enemy arms and intelligence caches. Tragically, many of these volunteers died and others were seriously wounded on this terrifying suicide mission.
Here is the heroic story of a intrepid band of infantry soldiers, the "Tunnel Rats", charged with a daring mission?to search for, find, and destroy a secret subterranean network of enemy tunnels in Vietnam. Armed with only a flashlight, valor, and a .45, they faced a determined foe and overcame lethal odds, uncovering secret enemy arms and intelligence caches. Tragically, many of these volunteers died and others were seriously wounded on this terrifying suicide mission.
The pentagon...The name alone conjures up an imposing image of American power and prestige. As the largest office building in the world, it serves as the headquarters of the nation's armed forces. Every day, more than 24,000 men and women come here to work on the vital and sometimes top secret business of national defense. Beyond the pentagon's massive size and awesome purpose looms its impenetrable mystique. We'll take you inside this military institution, national symbol, and modern marvel.
The pentagon...The name alone conjures up an imposing image of American power and prestige. As the largest office building in the world, it serves as the headquarters of the nation's armed forces. Every day, more than 24,000 men and women come here to work on the vital and sometimes top secret business of national defense. Beyond the pentagon's massive size and awesome purpose looms its impenetrable mystique. We'll take you inside this military institution, national symbol, and modern marvel.
The pentagon...The name alone conjures up an imposing image of American power and prestige. As the largest office building in the world, it serves as the headquarters of the nation's armed forces. Every day, more than 24,000 men and women come here to work on the vital and sometimes top secret business of national defense. Beyond the pentagon's massive size and awesome purpose looms its impenetrable mystique. We'll take you inside this military institution, national symbol, and modern marvel.
Battlefield engineering, from ancient Rome to the Persian Gulf War.
Battlefield engineering, from ancient Rome to the Persian Gulf War.
Battlefield engineering, from ancient Rome to the Persian Gulf War.
The technology of the Civil War and how it modernized warfare is examined. Included: the machine gun; aerial reconnaissance; battlefield medicine; ironclad ships; the first aircraft carrier.
The technology of the Civil War and how it modernized warfare is examined. Included: the machine gun; aerial reconnaissance; battlefield medicine; ironclad ships; the first aircraft carrier.
The technology of the Civil War and how it modernized warfare is examined. Included: the machine gun; aerial reconnaissance; battlefield medicine; ironclad ships; the first aircraft carrier.
World War I technology is examined, including tanks, submarines and chemical weapons.
World War I technology is examined, including tanks, submarines and chemical weapons.
World War I technology is examined, including tanks, submarines and chemical weapons.
Examining the Maginot Line, built by France after WWI as a defense against Germany. The massive fortress was overrun in May 1940.
Examining the Maginot Line, built by France after WWI as a defense against Germany. The massive fortress was overrun in May 1940.
Examining the Maginot Line, built by France after WWI as a defense against Germany. The massive fortress was overrun in May 1940.
Chronicling the Allied D-Day invasion, with a focus on the Nazi wall containing weapons and fortifications along the European coast. The logistics behind its construction are explored.
Chronicling the Allied D-Day invasion, with a focus on the Nazi wall containing weapons and fortifications along the European coast. The logistics behind its construction are explored.
Chronicling the Allied D-Day invasion, with a focus on the Nazi wall containing weapons and fortifications along the European coast. The logistics behind its construction are explored.
Chronicling the secret U.S. undertaking during World War II that produced the atomic bomb, which was used on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end the war.
Chronicling the secret U.S. undertaking during World War II that produced the atomic bomb, which was used on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end the war.
Chronicling the secret U.S. undertaking during World War II that produced the atomic bomb, which was used on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end the war.
Here is the heroic story of a intrepid band of infantry soldiers, the "Tunnel Rats", charged with a daring mission?to search for, find, and destroy a secret subterranean network of enemy tunnels in Vietnam. Armed with only a flashlight, valor, and a .45, they faced a determined foe and overcame lethal odds, uncovering secret enemy arms and intelligence caches. Tragically, many of these volunteers died and others were seriously wounded on this terrifying suicide mission.
Here is the heroic story of a intrepid band of infantry soldiers, the "Tunnel Rats", charged with a daring mission?to search for, find, and destroy a secret subterranean network of enemy tunnels in Vietnam. Armed with only a flashlight, valor, and a .45, they faced a determined foe and overcame lethal odds, uncovering secret enemy arms and intelligence caches. Tragically, many of these volunteers died and others were seriously wounded on this terrifying suicide mission.
Here is the heroic story of a intrepid band of infantry soldiers, the "Tunnel Rats", charged with a daring mission?to search for, find, and destroy a secret subterranean network of enemy tunnels in Vietnam. Armed with only a flashlight, valor, and a .45, they faced a determined foe and overcame lethal odds, uncovering secret enemy arms and intelligence caches. Tragically, many of these volunteers died and others were seriously wounded on this terrifying suicide mission.
The pentagon...The name alone conjures up an imposing image of American power and prestige. As the largest office building in the world, it serves as the headquarters of the nation's armed forces. Every day, more than 24,000 men and women come here to work on the vital and sometimes top secret business of national defense. Beyond the pentagon's massive size and awesome purpose looms its impenetrable mystique. We'll take you inside this military institution, national symbol, and modern marvel.
The pentagon...The name alone conjures up an imposing image of American power and prestige. As the largest office building in the world, it serves as the headquarters of the nation's armed forces. Every day, more than 24,000 men and women come here to work on the vital and sometimes top secret business of national defense. Beyond the pentagon's massive size and awesome purpose looms its impenetrable mystique. We'll take you inside this military institution, national symbol, and modern marvel.
The pentagon...The name alone conjures up an imposing image of American power and prestige. As the largest office building in the world, it serves as the headquarters of the nation's armed forces. Every day, more than 24,000 men and women come here to work on the vital and sometimes top secret business of national defense. Beyond the pentagon's massive size and awesome purpose looms its impenetrable mystique. We'll take you inside this military institution, national symbol, and modern marvel.
Battlefield engineering, from ancient Rome to the Persian Gulf War.
Battlefield engineering, from ancient Rome to the Persian Gulf War.
The history of pest control and exterminators is recalled. Included: the Black Death in 14th-century Europe; the pesticide industry.
The history of pest control and exterminators is recalled. Included: the Black Death in 14th-century Europe; the pesticide industry.
The history of pest control and exterminators is recalled. Included: the Black Death in 14th-century Europe; the pesticide industry.
Swamp technology is examined. Included: the assembly of an airboat; a ride in a swamp buggy; and a look at a project to divert the mighty Mississippi River.
Swamp technology is examined. Included: the assembly of an airboat; a ride in a swamp buggy; and a look at a project to divert the mighty Mississippi River.
Swamp technology is examined. Included: the assembly of an airboat; a ride in a swamp buggy; and a look at a project to divert the mighty Mississippi River.
Medieval castles and dungeons are examined. Included: construction.
Medieval castles and dungeons are examined. Included: construction.
Medieval castles and dungeons are examined. Included: construction.
Technology used by coroners and forensic anthropologists to both saves lives and catch murderers is examined. Included: a visit to the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Facility, also known as the "Body Farm" where decomposing bodies are studied.
Technology used by coroners and forensic anthropologists to both saves lives and catch murderers is examined. Included: a visit to the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Facility, also known as the "Body Farm" where decomposing bodies are studied.
Technology used by coroners and forensic anthropologists to both saves lives and catch murderers is examined. Included: a visit to the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Facility, also known as the "Body Farm" where decomposing bodies are studied.
Cemeteries and the funeral industry are examined.
Cemeteries and the funeral industry are examined.
Cemeteries and the funeral industry are examined.