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NOVA: B-29 Frozen in Time

Actor: Darryl Greenamyer
ASIN : B000HEWGYW
Sales Rank : 27266
Director : Mike Rossiter
Brand : WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
Studio : WGBH Boston
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0783421268296
UPC : 783421268296
Release Date : December 24, 2006
Publisher : WGBH Boston
Manufacturer : WGBH Boston
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Running Time : 56

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Join a grueling expedition to recover this rare plane from the North Pole after 50 years - a trip which tests team members in ways they never imagined.

The History Channel Presents Egypt - Engineering an Empire

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Chronicles the feats of engineering of the Egyptian empire from the First Dynasty in 3000 B.C. to the reign of Ramses the Great ending in 1212 B.C.
Genre: Documentary
Rating: NR
Release Date: 19-DEC-2006
Media Type: DVD

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Uncovered - The Whole Truth About the Iraq War

Actors: John Dean, David Albright, Robert Baer, Milton Bearden, Rand Beers
ASIN : B0001IXT36
Sales Rank : 15177
Director : Robert Greenwald
Studio : The Disinformation Company
Region Code : 0
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0826262000493
UPC : 826262000493
Release Date : December 30, 2004
Publisher : The Disinformation Company
Manufacturer : The Disinformation Company
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Running Time : 60

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Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 03/30/2004 Run time: 90 minutes Rating: Nr

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The Nazi Officer's Wife

Actors: Edith Hahn Beer, Julia Ormond, Susan Sarandon
ASIN : B00009RXJ3
Sales Rank : 36662
Director : Liz Garbus
Studio : A&E Home Video
Region Code : 1
Format : Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9780767056274
ISBN : 0767056272
UPC : 733961709209
Release Date : December 29, 2003
Publisher : A&E Home Video
Manufacturer : A&E Home Video
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Label : A&E Home Video
Running Time : 90

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The most melodramatic Hollywood screenwriter could not concoct a tale as full of dramatic reversals, conflicted characters, and astounding coincidences as the story of Edith Hahn, an Austrian Jew who eluded Nazi oppression by going underground as an Aryan woman in the heart of Germany. When a Nazi factory manager named Vetter proposes to her after they've only known each other a few weeks, she confesses her true identity--and he marries her anyway. Her "U-boat" existence becomes an even more complicated masquerade when Vetter is drafted into the Nazi army and becomes an officer. The Nazi Officer's Wife lays out the story with clarity and compassion, with all its contradictions and glimpses of human goodness, in the face of monstrous evil, intact. The details of Hahn's life are simply amazing. Interviews with Hahn, her daughter, and other survivors give full dimension to the events. --Bret Fetzer

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NOVA: Secrets of the Samurai Sword

Actor: Nova
ASIN : B000XBPDYO
Sales Rank : 24807
Director : Nova
Brand : WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
Studio : WGBH BOSTON
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0783421419193
UPC : 783421419193
Release Date : December 08, 2008
Publisher : WGBH BOSTON
Manufacturer : WGBH BOSTON
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Running Time : 56

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Studio: Wgbh Wholesale Release Date: 01/29/2008 Run time: 56 minutes

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Out of Ireland

Actors: Gabriel Byrne, Brenda Fricker, Kelly McGillis, Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn
ASIN : B000005IQX
Sales Rank : 21534
Director : Paul Wagner
Studio : SHANACHIE
Region Code : 0
Format : Black & White, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0755362094890
UPC : 755362094890
Number Of Discs : 1
Release Date : December 16, 1997
Publisher : SHANACHIE
Manufacturer : SHANACHIE
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Running Time : 95

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The enormous story of Irish emigration is well told in this documentary that mixes an adept historical overview and deeply touching personal stories with well-chosen archival material and gorgeously filmed modern footage. The troubled history of Ireland is covered by way of explaining why millions fled their homeland, and deserved attention is given to the uprising of 1798 and the Great Famine of the 1840s. The flood of poor Irish to the New World and their struggles to assimilate and eventually triumph is told with excerpts of letters, some of which are beautifully read by the noted playwright John B. Keane. Musician and folklorist Mick Moloney appears frequently to offer apt anecdotes and appropriate snatches of song, and historians provide perspective on the poverty and political repression at home that forced the Irish to cross a dangerous ocean to find a better life. Representative 19th-century Irish immigrants who found new lives in places as diverse as Massachusetts and North Dakota are profiled, and the contributions made in American society by the descendants of the millions who left Ireland are noted. As a striking blend of solid history and resonant personalities, Out of Ireland is a thoughtful presentation that also happens to be a pleasure to watch. --Robert J. McNamara

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National Geographic - Pearl Harbor: Legacy of Attack

Actors: Tom Brokaw, Bob Ballard, Carl Carson
ASIN : B00005NTOG
Sales Rank : 24360
Studio : National Geographic Video
Region Code : 1
Format : Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9780792284314
ISBN : 0792284313
UPC : 727994750086
Release Date : December 06, 2001
Publisher : National Geographic Video
Manufacturer : National Geographic Video
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Label : National Geographic Video
Running Time : 120

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A contemporary look at the surprise raid that propelled America's entry into WWII. Includes never-before-seen images from inside the sunken USS Arizona and an undersea expedition by famed Titanic discoverer Dr. Robert Ballard. Pearl Harbor survivors share their painful and poignant stories and renowned historian Stephen Ambrose adds powerful historical perspective. Narrated by Tom Brokaw.

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The man who will always be known for finding the Titanic, Robert Ballard, contends that there's still a lot we don't know about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941. And by going underwater he's determined to find out some of the lesser-known aspects of the Sunday morning when America was plunged into World War II. Everyone knows about the Japanese torpedo plane attacks, but Ballard, along with American and Japanese veterans, sought out the wreckage of a Japanese midget submarine that actually became the first casualty of the battle when it was sunk by an American destroyer an hour before the Japanese airplanes made their appearance. And while thousands pay their respects at the memorial built atop the wreckage of the sunken battleship Arizona, an elite team of divers from the National Park Service fear the old battlewagon is an "ecological time bomb" because of vast amounts of fuel oil still aboard. Diving robots equipped with cameras are used to assess the condition of the wreck, and sections of the ship not seen since the morning of the attack are viewed. This is a fascinating documentary that combines commentary by historians, including author Stephen Ambrose, with spectacular underwater photography. --Robert J. McNamara

The History Channel Presents The Color of War

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An award-winning documentary filled with never-before-seen images, THE COLOR OF WAR is a spectacle of color, sights, sounds, and memories.

At its core, World War II was a black-and-white struggle between good and evil. But the everyday scenes of carnage, human resistance, and guttural warfare were much more complex. A striking assemblage of color footage and photographs from national archives and private collections, THE COLOR OF WAR delivers striking perspectives on the day-to-day experience from every imaginable angle. From the first draftees thrown into the breach to the sheer boredom between battles to the uniforms worn and the objects carried, this unparalleled collection of voices is further illuminated by letters and diaries, communiques from the battlefield and the sounds and songs of the era.

Narrated by Peter Coyote (Erin Brockovich, E.T.) the 17 programs included in THE COLOR OF WAR constitute the most extensive all-color documentary ever produced on the Second World War.

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Rome - Power & Glory

Actors: Lance J. Holt, Emmett James, Jody Bradley, Dudley Beene, André Gordon
ASIN : B00000JYWU
Sales Rank : 37489
Studio : Questar
Region Code : 1
Format : Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9781568555911
ISBN : 1568555911
UPC : 033937030826
Release Date : December 15, 2000
Publisher : Questar
Manufacturer : Questar
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Label : Questar
Running Time : 312

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For over a thousand years, Rome was the center of the known world. One of the most glorious empires in history, she brought to her subjects a common language , shared culture, and for some wealth beyond imagination. But nothing lasts forever. War, barbarian attacks, and moral decay eventually took their toll and the empire slowly began to crumble. This six part series presents the complete history of Rome, from its primitive beginnings, to the height of its glory to its eventual decline, as well as its legacies today. Filmed in 10 countries, Rome: Power and Glory combines location footage of ancient monuments, detailed reenactments, period art and writings, and insights from scholars and public figures to bring the ancient world to life. Extra Features: Timeline, Virtual Reconstructions, Twelve Caesars Biographies, Web Link

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Rome: Power & Glory is a six-volume comprehensive introduction to the rise, rule, and fall of the Roman Empire. The series covers the political, military, and social history of the empire from its miraculous engineering feats to the exorbitant taxation that contributed to its downfall. Learn about ancient sporting events and Roman opinions on sex, fashions, slavery, and taxes. The series covers many of Rome's most famous, and in many cases infamous, figures, including Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, and Caligula. One of the series' main strengths is its coverage of all levels of Roman society, depicting the diverse strata of Roman civilization in all respects: economic, religious, geographic, and such. While providing a good general overview, Rome does not have time to make a detailed study of any one topic. The other disadvantage is a reliance on old gladiator movie footage that detracts from the seriousness of the topic. All in all, this is an excellent visual introduction to the history of the Roman Empire. --Tara Chace

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D-Day: Code Name Overlord

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ASIN : B00005BJXB
Sales Rank : 35544
Director : n/a
Studio : Timeless Media Group
Region Code : 1
Format : Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9780741104502
ISBN : 0741104504
UPC : 113016200330
Number Of Discs : 1
Release Date : December 17, 2001
Publisher : Timeless Media Group
Manufacturer : Timeless Media Group
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Label : Timeless Media Group
Running Time : 180

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In its first light on the 6th of June, 1944, D-Day. On this day, the Allies launched the largest combined land, air and sea operation ever from Southern England to liberate Europe from Hitler and Nazi oppression. Code named Overlord, the entire operation was a tremendous gamble. The element of surprise was paramount and through a tangle of intrigue, the German high command was led to believe the invasion would occur not at Normandy, but at Calais, only twenty miles from England across the narrow Strait of Dover. This DVD documentary tells the compelling story of the Normandy Invasion and includes rare color footage from the George Stevens Collection at the Library of Congress.

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Out of Ireland

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