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60 Minutes, Shadow Divers
produced by Michael Rosenbaum, 1948-2012, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Mika Brzezinski, 1967-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2005), 12 mins
Only 60 miles off the coast of New Jersey, in 230 feet of dark, frigid water, lays the twisted hulk of World War II U-boat — a German submarine that once prowled the American coastline. Mika Brzezinski reports.
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produced by Michael Rosenbaum, 1948-2012, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Mika Brzezinski, 1967-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2005), 12 mins
Description
Only 60 miles off the coast of New Jersey, in 230 feet of dark, frigid water, lays the twisted hulk of World War II U-boat — a German submarine that once prowled the American coastline. Mika Brzezinski reports.
Date Written / Recorded
2005-09-01
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Michael Rosenbaum, 1948-2012, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Mika Brzezinski, 1967-
Date Published / Released
2005-09-01
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
John Chatterton, Richie Kohler
Topic / Theme
Shipwrecks, Excavation, Diving, Submarines, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, Germans
Copyright Message
© 2005 CBS News
Historical Event
World War II, 1939-1945
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60 Minutes, Andy Rooney On Memorial Day
presented by Scott Pelley, 1957-; produced by Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2010), 3 mins
In this segment of 60 Minutes, commentator Andy Rooney reflects on how Memorial Day should be observed.
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presented by Scott Pelley, 1957-; produced by Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2010), 3 mins
Description
In this segment of 60 Minutes, commentator Andy Rooney reflects on how Memorial Day should be observed.
Date Written / Recorded
2010-05-29
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Scott Pelley, 1957-
Date Published / Released
2010-05-29
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Speaker / Narrator
Andy Rooney, 1919-2011
Person Discussed
Andy Rooney, 1919-2011
Topic / Theme
Memorial Day, War, World War II, 1939-1945, Family and Culture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by Columbia Broadcasting System
Historical Event
World War II, 1939-1945
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A&E Classroom, The Price of Peace: FDR
directed by John Alan Kane; produced by Caleb B. Stratton, in A&E Classroom (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005, originally published 1962), 45 mins
This depiction of Franklin D. Roosevelt focuses on the war years, a time characterized by his reassuring 'fireside chats.'
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directed by John Alan Kane; produced by Caleb B. Stratton, in A&E Classroom (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005, originally published 1962), 45 mins
Description
This depiction of Franklin D. Roosevelt focuses on the war years, a time characterized by his reassuring 'fireside chats.'
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Caleb B. Stratton
Author / Creator
John Alan Kane
Date Published / Released
1962, 2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
A&E Classroom
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, International relations, War, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
Historical Event
World War II, 1939-1945
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America at War, 1, The Undersea Stranglers
directed by Don Horan, 1927-1996; produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in America at War, 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 20 mins
Objectives of the program include: Know when the U.S. Navy first obtained submarines and considered their early limitations, become aware of what the Japanese overlooked at Pearl Harbor that led to the empire's strangulation, discover who and what taught the U.S. Navy how to best use submarines, comprehend the imp...
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directed by Don Horan, 1927-1996; produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in America at War, 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 20 mins
Description
Objectives of the program include: Know when the U.S. Navy first obtained submarines and considered their early limitations, become aware of what the Japanese overlooked at Pearl Harbor that led to the empire's strangulation, discover who and what taught the U.S. Navy how to best use submarines, comprehend the improvements in submarine detection and destruction since World War II, and appreciate the difference in killing potential between diesel...
Objectives of the program include: Know when the U.S. Navy first obtained submarines and considered their early limitations, become aware of what the Japanese overlooked at Pearl Harbor that led to the empire's strangulation, discover who and what taught the U.S. Navy how to best use submarines, comprehend the improvements in submarine detection and destruction since World War II, and appreciate the difference in killing potential between diesel subs armed with torpedoes and nuclear submarines launching guided missiles.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, Robert Vaughn, 1932-
Author / Creator
Don Horan, 1927-1996
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
America at War
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Vaughn, 1932-
Topic / Theme
Sinking ships, Military strategy, Submarines, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
Historical Event
World War II, 1939-1945
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World War II, 1939-1945
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World War II, 1939-1945
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World War II, 1939-1945
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America at War, 3, Death Lines
directed by Don Horan, 1927-1996; produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in America at War, 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 15 mins
Objectives of the program include: Learn of the difficulties involved in attacking defensive lines in modern warfare, be exposed to the painful struggles of the foot soldiers engaged in assaulting or defending battle lines, come to know about the famous battles at Mount Cassino in Italy and of Hamburger Hill in Vi...
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directed by Don Horan, 1927-1996; produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in America at War, 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 15 mins
Description
Objectives of the program include: Learn of the difficulties involved in attacking defensive lines in modern warfare, be exposed to the painful struggles of the foot soldiers engaged in assaulting or defending battle lines, come to know about the famous battles at Mount Cassino in Italy and of Hamburger Hill in Vietnam, comprehend why the 'ghost lines' in Vietnam were unusual and unnerving, and become aware of how modern high-tech weapons will es...
Objectives of the program include: Learn of the difficulties involved in attacking defensive lines in modern warfare, be exposed to the painful struggles of the foot soldiers engaged in assaulting or defending battle lines, come to know about the famous battles at Mount Cassino in Italy and of Hamburger Hill in Vietnam, comprehend why the 'ghost lines' in Vietnam were unusual and unnerving, and become aware of how modern high-tech weapons will escalate the horrors for attackers and defenders in future ground battles.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, Robert Vaughn, 1932-
Author / Creator
Don Horan, 1927-1996
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
America at War
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Vaughn, 1932-
Topic / Theme
Battlefields, Lines of defense, Military engineering, Military marches, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
Historical Event
World War II, 1939-1945
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America at War, 4, The Deadly Mistakes
directed by Don Horan, 1927-1996; produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in America at War, 4 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 17 mins
Objectives of the program include: Comprehend that despite the high success rate of the United States' wars, many American military leaders have made calamitous blunders, appreciate how the confusions of war can cause epic mistakes, discover how Allied errors prolonged World War II, be exposed to critical opinions...
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directed by Don Horan, 1927-1996; produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in America at War, 4 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 17 mins
Description
Objectives of the program include: Comprehend that despite the high success rate of the United States' wars, many American military leaders have made calamitous blunders, appreciate how the confusions of war can cause epic mistakes, discover how Allied errors prolonged World War II, be exposed to critical opinions concerning U.S. conduct of the war in Vietnam, and become aware of speculation about the possibility of military errors in future batt...
Objectives of the program include: Comprehend that despite the high success rate of the United States' wars, many American military leaders have made calamitous blunders, appreciate how the confusions of war can cause epic mistakes, discover how Allied errors prolonged World War II, be exposed to critical opinions concerning U.S. conduct of the war in Vietnam, and become aware of speculation about the possibility of military errors in future battles.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, Robert Vaughn, 1932-
Author / Creator
Don Horan, 1927-1996
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
America at War
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Vaughn, 1932-
Topic / Theme
Military defeats, Military strategy, Military casualties, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
Historical Event
World War II, 1939-1945
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America at War, 5, Low-Level
directed by Don Horan, 1927-1996; produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in America at War, 5 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1990), 17 mins
On this episode of America at War, Low Level, a look is taken at at how American Air doctrine slowly came down out of the clouds and became supreme.
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directed by Don Horan, 1927-1996; produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in America at War, 5 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1990), 17 mins
Description
On this episode of America at War, Low Level, a look is taken at at how American Air doctrine slowly came down out of the clouds and became supreme.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, Robert Vaughn, 1932-
Author / Creator
Don Horan, 1927-1996
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
America at War
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Vaughn, 1932-
Topic / Theme
Air raids, Airplanes, Military engineering, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
Historical Event
Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, World War II, 1939-1945
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World War II, 1939-1945
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America at War, 8, Aces High
directed by Don Horan, 1927-1996; produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in America at War, 8 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1990), 20 mins
All the brave men who fought and died in the sky for the United States were well-appreciated. But fighter jocks were special. It was why John Wayne flew Hellcats, not B-17s in the movies. And why the story of America's fighter pilots in their journey from kite to flying bullet is so fascinating. Follow along as th...
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directed by Don Horan, 1927-1996; produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in America at War, 8 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1990), 20 mins
Description
All the brave men who fought and died in the sky for the United States were well-appreciated. But fighter jocks were special. It was why John Wayne flew Hellcats, not B-17s in the movies. And why the story of America's fighter pilots in their journey from kite to flying bullet is so fascinating. Follow along as the amazing exploits are traced in this episode of America At War: Aces High.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, Robert Vaughn, 1932-
Author / Creator
Don Horan, 1927-1996
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
America at War
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Vaughn, 1932-
Topic / Theme
Airplane pilots, Battles, Military engineering, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Post-war Era (1945–1960), The Sixties (1960–1974)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
Historical Event
Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, World War II, 1939-1945
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World War II, 1939-1945
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Battleline, 12, Malta
directed by Nicholas H. Cominos, 1923-2008; produced by Nicholas H. Cominos, 1923-2008, in Battleline, 12 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 22 mins
Whoever controls the key island of Malta, controls the Mediterranean. When bombs alone don’t destroy British-held positions, the Germans attempt to starve the Maltese by sinking supply ships. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the ba...
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directed by Nicholas H. Cominos, 1923-2008; produced by Nicholas H. Cominos, 1923-2008, in Battleline, 12 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 22 mins
Description
Whoever controls the key island of Malta, controls the Mediterranean. When bombs alone don’t destroy British-held positions, the Germans attempt to starve the Maltese by sinking supply ships. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline on Malta.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nicholas H. Cominos, 1923-2008, Jim Bishop, Douglas Alfred Adcock, Robert Kowalewsky
Author / Creator
Nicholas H. Cominos, 1923-2008
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battleline
Speaker / Narrator
Jim Bishop, Douglas Alfred Adcock, Robert Kowalewsky
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Sieges, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
Historical Event
World War II, 1939-1945
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Battleline, 13, Ploesti
directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 13 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1963), 22 mins
Refineries in the Romanian city of Ploesti provide a third of the oil needed for the German war machine. Perilous and costly Allied air raids eventually cripple output, turning the heavily fortified city into ashes. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers o...
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directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 13 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1963), 22 mins
Description
Refineries in the Romanian city of Ploesti provide a third of the oil needed for the German war machine. Perilous and costly Allied air raids eventually cripple output, turning the heavily fortified city into ashes. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in Ploesti.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, Jim Bishop, Hermann Scheiffele, Norman Appold
Author / Creator
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982
Date Published / Released
1963, 1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battleline
Speaker / Narrator
Jim Bishop, Hermann Scheiffele, Norman Appold
Topic / Theme
Airplane pilots, Bombardment, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
Historical Event
World War II, 1939-1945
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