Battleground

Episode 21

Patriotism: Have It Your Way

Sat, Jul 2, 2005

Hosted by John Wayne (in 1978), this film presents definitions of patriotism by US citizens, members of our Armed Forces and returning Vietnam POWs. The voices of Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman and John Kennedy express reasons why American Service members fought and died for their country through the years. Patriotism is alive, well and working in the United States.

Episode 33

The Small Boat Navy

Sat, Jul 16, 2005

An up-to-date (in 1968) report on the operations of the US Navy's small boats in Vietnam hosted by Raymond Burr. Uniquely designed to meet the challenges of river and coastal warfare, these boats - swift boats, PRBS, MSBS, LCPLS, Armored Troop Carriers, Monitors - along with Seawolf helicopters are depicted on coastal and river patrols under enemy fire or spearheading invasions in enemy-held river territory.

Episode 40

Famous Generals - Arnold

Sat, Aug 27, 2005

General "Hap" Arnold's career during World War II, which is also the story of the growth of the present-day Air Force. Hosted by Walter Matthau (in 1963).

Episode 42

Soldiers in Grease Paint

Sat, Sep 10, 2005

Story of entertainers who traveled wherever the military were in World War II to bring them a laugh and a reminder of Home. Hosted by Celeste Holm (in 1964).

Episode 46

Famous Generals - MacArthur

Sat, Oct 8, 2005

Career of General MacArthur, with focus on World War II action in the Pacific, post-war era in Japan, and early days of fighting in Korea. Hosted by Walter Matthau and narrated by Walter Cronkite (in 1963).

Episode 51

Famous Generals - Bradley

Fri, Nov 11, 2005

Episode 56

Famous Generals - Pershing

Sat, Dec 17, 2005

Episode 57

Famous Generals - Stilwell

Sat, Dec 24, 2005

Episode 70

The Might of the Pen

Sat, Mar 11, 2006

Describes (in 1971) the work of the combat historians and combat artists who record the actions and faces of an Army at war. Hosted by the creator of Beetle Bailey, Mort Walker.

Episode 71

Code of Honor

Sat, Mar 18, 2006

This 1979 production, narrated & hosted by Charlton Heston, tells how the Air Force Academy Code of Honor affects the lives of those who adhere to it.

Episode 73

Friends and Neighbors and People We Know

Sat, Mar 25, 2006

A comprehensive overview of 1970's Air National Guard involvement in Vietnam. Hosted by Bob Crane.

Episode 74

Men from the Boys

Sat, Apr 8, 2006

Episode 75

The 4th Infantry Division

Sat, Jul 22, 2006

The Story of the "Ivymen" in Vietnam, from their arrival in 1966 through the critical Battle of Dak To in the winter of 1968. A "Big Picture" originally produced by the Army Pictorial Center in 1969.

Episode 76

Tried by Fire

Sat, Apr 15, 2006

The story of the three day attack on St. Vith and retreat of American troops when the town was lost to Germans. A "Big Picture" originally produced by the Army Pictorial Center in 1965 and narrated by Paul Newman.

Episode 77

Famous Generals: Patton

Sat, May 6, 2006

A look at the colorful General George S. Patton, with focus on his World War II action in Africa and Europe. Hosted by Walter Matthau and narrated by 'Ronald Reagan'.

Episode 78

A Pictorial History of the US Cavalry

Sat, May 13, 2006

Military service of US cavalry throughout the nation's history, with focus on its changed combat role since World War I as an effective infantry unit.

Episode 79

Seek and Strike

Sat, May 20, 2006

Looks at the development of mobile armor, and examines the training of a tanker as he learns to move, shoot and communicate from aboard the latest combat vehicles.

Episode 80

The Growler Story

Sat, May 27, 2006

One of the famed acts of individual heroism during World War II, when Commander Gilmore, fatally wounded, for the last time from the battle-scarred bridge, commanded, "Take 'er down," bringing about the birth of one of Navy's great traditions. A short film originally directed by John Ford for the Chief of Naval Operations, starring Ward Bond and Ken Curtis, and narrated by Dan Dailey.

Episode 81

Alaska Highway

Sat, Jun 3, 2006

Construction of the 1,500 miles of the Alaskan highway.

Episode 145

The Battle of Kafji

Thu, Dec 31, 2009

Episode 146

American Dreadnaught

Thu, Dec 31, 2009

Episode 148

Doolittle Raiders/Air War Against Japan 1944-1945

Thu, Dec 31, 2009

Episode 149

Afghanistan: Continuing the Fight for a Fallen Brother

Thu, Dec 31, 2009

Episode 150

Afghanistan: Shamrock Black

Fri, Jan 1, 2010

Episode 151

Afghanistan: Attack on the 4th of July

Fri, Jan 1, 2010

Episode 156

Hook Down, Wheels Down

Mon, Jul 23, 2012

America's aircraft carriers from the beginning to the end of World War II.

Episode 157

The Liberation of Rome

Mon, Jul 23, 2012

World War II: The battle for the liberation of Rome by the Allies from German occupation.

Episode 159

The Grey Geese

Mon, Jul 23, 2012

The 11th Bombardment Group the "Grey Geese" and the attack on Hickam Field during Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 World War II.

Episode 160

The DIA at 50

Mon, Jul 23, 2012

The story of the Defense Intelligence Agency and its mission from inception in 1961 to the 50th anniversary in 2011.