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12 Episodes 2002 - 2003
Episode 1
Tue, Jan 1, 2002
Episode 4
Sun, Jun 2, 2002
A look at D-Day, June 6th, 1944, when the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy, in the first step to reclaiming Europe from the Nazi occupation. It was, and remains, the biggest military operation in history.
Episode 5
Sun, Jun 9, 2002
The use of animals to assist U.S. armed forces is recalled. Included: a cat is used as a Cold War spy by the CIA, bats are trained to deliver incendiary bombs during WWII, dolphins are trained to find enemy divers in Vietnam.
Episode 6
Sun, Jun 16, 2002
Episode 7
Sun, Jun 23, 2002
A look back at the 1969 Tet Offensive, a surprise attack by North Vietnamese forces. Included: insights from military police, who helped defend the U.S. embassy.
Episode 8
Sun, Aug 11, 2002
The story of U.S. Army Air Force pilots, bombardiers, gunners and navigators who battled Axis opponents, over the skies of Europe, during World War II.
Episode 9
Sun, Aug 18, 2002
The 1942 Battle of Midway is recalled in a review of naval tactics and efforts by U.S. intelligence to discern the intentions of the Japanese fleet, which lost 4 carriers in the action, which was the turning point in WWII Pacific campaign.
Episode 10
Sun, Aug 25, 2002
The World War II battle between U.S. and Japanese forces on the central Pacific island of Tarawa is recalled. The marines landed on the morning of Nov. 20, 1943; and, after a three-day fight, took control of the island.
Episode 11
Sun, Sep 22, 2002
Lt. Col. James Doolittle's daring 1942 bombing raid on Tokyo, Japan is recalled. Although the damage inflicted by Doolittle's B-25s was minor, the attack boosted American morale in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor and other Japanese military successes.
Episode 14
Sun, Dec 22, 2002
The story of the 1st Air Commandos, who operated in the China-Burma-India theatre during World War II, is related.
Episode 29
Sun, Jan 19, 2003
Episode 42
Sun, Dec 14, 2003
The work of the USO is spotlighted. Included: insights from Mickey Rooney, Johnny Grant, Connie Stevens, Ann-Margret, Wayne Newton, Bo Derek, Bob Hope's son Anthony J. Hope, Gary Sinise.