World War II, THE HISTORY CHANNEL Ultimate Collections

World War II encompassed some of America’s greatest triumphs and most bitter defeats. THE HISTORY CHANNEL ULTIMATE COLLECTIONS: WORLD WAR II is a comprehensive and intimate survey of this epic war.

THE HISTORY CHANNEL^® has collected nearly 30 of its greatest World War II documentaries, each packed with original archival footage, interviews with military experts and historians, and gripping reenactments, on 10 DVDs. This essential anthology on the greatest war of the twentieth century includes:

WORLD WAR II: THE WAR IN EUROPE: Nine documentaries survey the war’s massive scope in Europe.

WORLD WAR II: THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC: Seven documentaries examine the impetus and aftermaths of the battle in the Pacific.

GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR: RETURN OF A LEGEND: The great MacArthur helped win World War II with a simple promise: “I shall return.”

OKINAWA: THE FINAL BATTLE: Relive the final engagement of World War II, in which over 250,000 people joined in a desperate fight.

EMPIRES OF INDUSTRY: WAR PLANES OF WWII: Learn about the birth of America’s aviation industry and see some of the greatest fighter planes ever produced.

NUREMBERG: TYRANNY ON TRIAL: Bear witness to the accusations, hearings, and sentencing of Nazi war criminals.

GREAT BLUNDERS OF WORLD WAR II: Eight documentaries expose the fatal errors and bungled opportunities that changed the course of history.

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