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8 Episodes 2003 - 2004
Episode 5
Sun, Jul 20, 2003
Profiles of U.S. fighter aces, combat pilots who shot down five or more enemy aircraft, are interspersed with tales of memorable dogfights from World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Episode 6
Sun, Jul 27, 2003
The World War II role of the U.S. Merchant Marine, which carried troops, weapons, ammunition, fuel and food from the home front to the war zones. Included: interviews with veterans.
Episode 7
Sun, Aug 3, 2003
Gen. Douglas MacArthur is profiled. The biography of the military giant includes interviews with those who served with him and recalls both his triumphs and defeats.
Episode 8
Sun, Jan 11, 2004
A look back at the secret help the U.S. gave to Russia during World War II, which featured vital supplies being delivered to the Soviets through Alaska, Siberia and Iraq.
Episode 9
Sun, Aug 17, 2003
Episode 10
Sun, Jan 18, 2004
German spy Erich Gimpel, code-named "Agent 146", recalls his failed espionage efforts in the U.S. during World War II. Allan Gillies, the FBI agent credited with Gimpel's capture, is also interviewed.
Episode 11
Sun, Aug 31, 2003
The WWII exploits of U.S. Marine Corps fighter squadron VMF-214, nicknamed the "Black Sheep", and its colorful commander, Maj. Gregory H. 'Pappy' Boyington, are recalled. The unit boasted seven aces, including Boyington.
Episode 12
Sun, Sep 21, 2003
The story of Gen. Terry Allen, the commander of the First Infantry Division, during its initial battles with Hitler's forces in WWII, is related. Included: an interview with Allen's granddaughter.