Dangerous Missions

Episode 4

Wild Weasels

Wed, Feb 24, 1999

The Wild Weasel mission began during the Vietnam war to defend attacking aircraft from surface to air missiles. As the first in and last out of the battle zone Wild Weasel pilots faced tremendous risk. This program describes the evolution of the mission from sitting duck decoys to highly effective anti-radiation interdiction with the focus on the incredible courage of the flyers.

Episode 6

Snipers

Sun, Feb 28, 1999 44 mins

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.

Episode 7

Silent Wing Warriors

Mon, Jan 3, 2000

The history of World War II glider pilots is explored.

Episode 8

Skywalkers

Sat, Jan 15, 2000

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

Episode 12

Merrill's Marauders

Tue, Sep 8, 2026

Episode 13

U-Boats

Sat, Apr 22, 2000 46 mins

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.

Episode 14

Foward Air Controllers

Sun, Aug 6, 2000

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

Episode 18

Tank Crews

Sun, Dec 17, 2000 46 mins

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

Episode 19

Counter Terrorist Teams

Thu, Jan 18, 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.

Episode 21

The Black Devils

Sat, Apr 28, 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.

Episode 28

Suicide Missions of D-Day

Sun, Jun 3, 2001

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

Episode 29

Tunnel Rats

Mon, Jun 4, 2001

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

Episode 30

Marine Raiders

Wed, Aug 8, 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.

Episode 31

Rescue Swimmers

Sat, Nov 24, 2001 45 mins

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

Episode 37

Fish & Wildlife

Wed, Dec 19, 2001

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

Episode 40

Assault on Iwo Jima

Wed, Mar 13, 2002 45 mins

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.

Episode 41

Hostage Negotiators

Wed, Apr 24, 2002

The work of hostage negotiators is examined.