During World War II, a Navy officer's mental stability is tested as he faces a court-martial for mutiny.
From Here to Eternity was short-lived dramatic television series that aired in 1980. It was a spinoff of the successful 1979 miniseries of the same title. The series featured most of the cast members from the original miniseries, including William Devane and Kim Basinger. Barbara Hershey replaced Natalie Wood for the role of Karen Holmes.
Miniseries about the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
In 1939, an Englishwoman inherits a sprawling ranch in northern Australia and reluctantly makes a pact with a stockman to drive 2000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape. Along the way, they encounter obstacles and form a bond while facing a changing world on the brink of World War II.
Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet is a biographical war drama film that tells the story of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the head of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet during World War II. The movie explores his military strategies, including the planning of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway.
Tora! Tora! Tora! is a movie set in 1941, showcasing the events that took place before and during the attack on Pearl Harbor. It explores the tensions between the United States and Japan, the intelligence failures that led to the attack, and the devastating consequences of the surprise aerial assault.
They Were Expendable tells the story of courageous navy officers who operate PT boats in the Pacific theater during World War II. Their skills and bravery are put to the test as they face the devastating Pearl Harbor attack and engage in intense battles against the enemy. The movie delves into the personal sacrifices and challenges faced by these dedicated servicemen.
A six-year project from conception to completion, Vietnam: A Television History carefully analyzes the costs and consequences of a controversial but intriguing war. From the first hour through the last, the series provides a detailed visual and oral account of the war that changed a generation and continues to color American thinking on many military and foreign policy issues.
During World War II, a group of American aviators known as the Flying Tigers join forces to combat the Japanese air force in China. They face dangerous missions, romantic rivalries, and the challenges of life in a war-torn country.
The evolution of the modern naval warship, from the days of wooden vessels under sail to today's nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and missile cruisers.
Within hours of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, bombs rained down on U.S. and Filipino forces in the Philippines. After months of vicious fighting, Allied forces surrendered on the island only to be met with a brutal march to P.O.W. camps dotted across the islands. Thousands died on the marches, before reaching the P.O.W. camps where countless more died. The surrender of the Philippines, now almost forgotten in U.S. history, is commemorated in the Philippines every year.
The Little House is a drama/romance movie set in Japan during World War II. It tells the story of a woman who reminisces about her life as a maid in a small house and her secret love for a man who uses a wheelchair. The movie explores themes of love, tradition, and the impact of war on personal lives.
Lt. Koji Kitami is a navigator-bombardier in Japan's Naval Air Force. He participates in the Japanese raid on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in 1941 and is welcomed with pride in his hometown on his return. As Japan racks up victory after victory in the Pacific War, Kitami is caught up in the emotion of the time and fights courageously for the standard of Japanese honor. But his assuredness of his government's righteousness is shaken after the Japanese navy is defeated in the debacle of Midway.
Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years is a riveting drama that explores the complex mother-daughter relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and her son, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as they navigate the challenges of political life in the White House. Set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, the film delves into themes of loneliness, remorse, and the struggle between visionary and reactionary forces. It also sheds light on Eleanor's role as a hostess and her commitment to social consciousness, highlighting issues such as homelessness, anti-Semitism, and racism. Through historical reinterpretation, the movie examines pivotal events like Franklin's death, his state funeral, and the postmodern reforms he introduced, such as social security and medical care. The narrative also touches on Eleanor's activism and her influential relationships with political figures like Winston Churchill and Harry Hopkins. With a focus on the west coast, including California and Pearl Harbor, the film delves into the plight of Japanese Americans during World War II. Capturing the essence of the era, it features iconic locations like the Lincoln Memorial and the White House in Washington, D.C. Drawing on elements of biography and historical drama, this film portrays Eleanor Roosevelt as a strong and independent woman, offering a nuanced portrait of her role in American politics.
Eisenhower the military man is the focus of this mini-series, his relationships with the other wartime leaders, and, very discreetly, his personal relationship with his driver, Kay Summersby.
WWII from Space delivers World War II in a way you've never experienced it before. This HISTORY special uses an all-seeing CGI eye that offers a satellite view of the conflict, allowing you to experience it in a way that puts key events and tipping points in a global perspective. By re-creating groundbreaking moments that could never have been captured on camera, and by illustrating the importance of simultaneity and the hidden effects of crucial incidents, HISTORY presents the war's monumental moments in a never-before-seen context. And with new information brought to the forefront, you'll better understand how a nation ranked 19th in the world's militaries in 1939 emerged six years later as the planet's only atomic superpower.
A biographical drama about the court-martial of American Colonel Billy Mitchell, who fought against the Navy's efforts to discredit aviation as a military strategy.
In Operation Pacific, a submarine commander and his crew embark on a dangerous mission in the Pacific during World War II. They face perilous situations and encounter the Japanese Navy as they strive to fulfill their mission.
Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific (2003) is a documentary film that tells the story of the heroic stand of US Marines during the Battle of Wake Island in World War II. The film focuses on the events that took place during the siege of Wake Island, the torture and war crimes committed by the Japanese, and the survival and surrender of the Marines. It also explores the aftermath of the battle and the reunion of the survivors.
December 7th is a documentary film that provides a detailed account of the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941. It showcases the events leading up to the attack, the aerial assault on the naval base in Hawaii, the damage caused, and the efforts of the US Navy to salvage and repair the ships. The film also explores the impact of the attack on the people of Hawaii and the subsequent involvement of the United States in World War II.