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Battleline, 1, Poland
directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1992, originally published 1963), 22 mins
Poland is invaded by Hitler’s forces in September, 1939. Ultimately caught between the Germans and the Russian Red Army, Poland suffers tremendous losses throughout the duration of the war. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the batt...
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directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1992, originally published 1963), 22 mins
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Poland is invaded by Hitler’s forces in September, 1939. Ultimately caught between the Germans and the Russian Red Army, Poland suffers tremendous losses throughout the duration of the war. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in Poland.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, Jim Bishop, Felix Greenspan, John Koehler
Author / Creator
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982
Date Published / Released
1963, 1992
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battleline
Speaker / Narrator
Jim Bishop, Felix Greenspan, John Koehler
Topic / Theme
Invasions, German Invasion of Poland, September 1, 1939, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Battleline, 2, Dunkirk
directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 2 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1963), 22 mins
German advances through Belgium into France in early 1940 pinned thousands of Allied troops in a narrow corridor along the coat. Ultimately, more than 30,000 British, French, and Belgian troops were evacuated from the port city of Dunkirk. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and...
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directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 2 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1963), 22 mins
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German advances through Belgium into France in early 1940 pinned thousands of Allied troops in a narrow corridor along the coat. Ultimately, more than 30,000 British, French, and Belgian troops were evacuated from the port city of Dunkirk. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in Dunkirk.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, James Halstead
Author / Creator
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982
Date Published / Released
1963, 1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battleline
Speaker / Narrator
James Halstead
Topic / Theme
Evacuations, Lines of defense, Military maneuvers, Evacuation of Dunkirk, May-June, 1940, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Battleline, 3, The Invasion of Norway
directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1964), 22 mins
In 1940, Hitler's plan is to occupy ports along 1,000 mile stretch of Norwegian coastline. It is the first combined air, land, and sea operation in history. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in Norway.
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directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1964), 22 mins
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In 1940, Hitler's plan is to occupy ports along 1,000 mile stretch of Norwegian coastline. It is the first combined air, land, and sea operation in history. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in Norway.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, Jim Bishop, Barclay Grant, Rudi Toepfer
Author / Creator
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982
Date Published / Released
1964, 1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battleline
Speaker / Narrator
Jim Bishop, Barclay Grant, Rudi Toepfer
Topic / Theme
Battles, Invasions, Supplies and provisions, German Invasion of Norway, April 9-June 10, 1940, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Battleline, 4, Battle of Britain
directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 4 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1963), 22 mins
This episode covers the air battle over Great Britain during World War II during which the Royal Air Force defended the country against continuous onslaughts and bombing raids by the German Luftwaffe.
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directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 4 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1963), 22 mins
Description
This episode covers the air battle over Great Britain during World War II during which the Royal Air Force defended the country against continuous onslaughts and bombing raids by the German Luftwaffe.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, Jim Bishop
Author / Creator
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982
Date Published / Released
1963, 1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battleline
Speaker / Narrator
Jim Bishop
Topic / Theme
Air Force bases, Air raids, Bombardment, Factories, Blitz, September 1940-May 1941, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Battleline, 5, Pearl Harbor
directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 5 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008, originally published 1963), 22 mins
Americans will never forget the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands on December 7, 1941. But what was going through the minds of the Japanese pilots as they flew their ominous mission? This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both side...
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directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 5 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008, originally published 1963), 22 mins
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Americans will never forget the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands on December 7, 1941. But what was going through the minds of the Japanese pilots as they flew their ominous mission? This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in the Pacific.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, Jim Bishop, Juzo Mori, Jackson Pharris
Author / Creator
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982
Date Published / Released
1963, 2008
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battleline
Speaker / Narrator
Jim Bishop, Juzo Mori, Jackson Pharris
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Navy bases, Bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Battleline, 6, Fall of Singapore
directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 6 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1963), 21 mins
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill called the ignominious fall of Singapore to the Japanese in early 1942 the "worst disaster" and "largest capitulation" in British history. In just seven days the "Impregnable Fortress" had fallen. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and ac...
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directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 6 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1963), 21 mins
Description
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill called the ignominious fall of Singapore to the Japanese in early 1942 the "worst disaster" and "largest capitulation" in British history. In just seven days the "Impregnable Fortress" had fallen. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline on Singapore.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, Kiyomitsu Miyake
Author / Creator
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982
Date Published / Released
1963, 1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battleline
Speaker / Narrator
Kiyomitsu Miyake
Topic / Theme
Invasions, Japanese invasion of Singapore, February 8-15, 1942, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Battleline, 7, Tobruk
directed by Nicholas H. Cominos, 1923-2008; produced by Nicholas H. Cominos, 1923-2008, in Battleline, 7 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008, originally published 1964), 20 mins
Maintaining control of the Libyan city of Tobruk was crucial to the Allied war effort; loss of the strategic Mediterranean port would shorten Axis supply lines. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in Tobruk.
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directed by Nicholas H. Cominos, 1923-2008; produced by Nicholas H. Cominos, 1923-2008, in Battleline, 7 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008, originally published 1964), 20 mins
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Maintaining control of the Libyan city of Tobruk was crucial to the Allied war effort; loss of the strategic Mediterranean port would shorten Axis supply lines. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in Tobruk.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nicholas H. Cominos, 1923-2008, Jim Bishop, Geoffrey Fearnside, Karl Bolst
Author / Creator
Nicholas H. Cominos, 1923-2008
Date Published / Released
1964, 2008
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battleline
Speaker / Narrator
Jim Bishop, Geoffrey Fearnside, Karl Bolst
Person Discussed
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, 1891-1944
Topic / Theme
Military campaigns, Sieges, German-Soviet Nonagression Pact Signed, August 23, 1939, Siege of Tobruk, January-December 1941, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Battleline, 8, Fall of the Philippines
directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 8 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008, originally published 1964), 22 mins
Although U.S. and Filipino soldiers outnumbered the invading Japanese in 1942, the inexperienced troops were no match for the enemy's superior training. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in the Philippines. Part of the...
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directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 8 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008, originally published 1964), 22 mins
Description
Although U.S. and Filipino soldiers outnumbered the invading Japanese in 1942, the inexperienced troops were no match for the enemy's superior training. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in the Philippines. Part of the series Battleline.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, Manuel Mabunga
Author / Creator
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982
Date Published / Released
1964, 2008
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battleline
Speaker / Narrator
Manuel Mabunga
Topic / Theme
Air raids, Invasions, Military defeats, Japanese Invasion of the Philippines, December 8, 1941-April 9, 1942, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Battleline, 10, Midway
directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 10 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1963), 22 mins
The Battle of Midway became a pivotal point in the Pacific campaign as American warships decisively defeated an Imperial Japanese Navy attack against Midway Atoll, inflicting irreparable damage on the Japanese fleet. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers...
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directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 10 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1963), 22 mins
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The Battle of Midway became a pivotal point in the Pacific campaign as American warships decisively defeated an Imperial Japanese Navy attack against Midway Atoll, inflicting irreparable damage on the Japanese fleet. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline on Midway.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, Jim Bishop, Tanabe Yahachi, George Edwards
Author / Creator
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982
Date Published / Released
1963, 1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battleline
Speaker / Narrator
Jim Bishop, Tanabe Yahachi, George Edwards
Topic / Theme
Battles, Navy ships, Naval battles, Battle of Midway, June 3-6, 1942, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Battleline, 11, El Alamein
directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 11 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 22 mins
The Battle of El Alamein halted the advance by the Axis forces into Egypt. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in the African desert.
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directed by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982; produced by Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, in Battleline, 11 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 22 mins
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The Battle of El Alamein halted the advance by the Axis forces into Egypt. This classic program incorporates authentic WWII archival film footage and accounts from soldiers on both sides of the battleline in the African desert.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982, Helmut Strelow
Author / Creator
Sherman Grinberg, 1927-1982
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battleline
Speaker / Narrator
Helmut Strelow
Person Discussed
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, 1891-1944
Topic / Theme
Battles, Military strategy, Battle of El Alamein, October 23-November 3, 1942, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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