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Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
This series of biographies showcases the brilliance of America's top military leaders during WWII. Perhaps no other nation produced such a large number of charismatic, competent and legendary generals as the United States. The lives of General George S. Patton, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, General George Marshall and others are documented in this absorbing series that chronicles their humble beginnings right through their most famous accomplishments....
Language
English
Description
The Hornet's Nest is a groundbreaking and immersive feature film, using unprecedented real footage to tell the story of an elite group of US troops sent on a dangerous mission deep inside one of Afghanistan's most hostile valleys. The film culminates with what was planned as a single day strike turning into nine intense days of harrowing combat against an invisible, hostile enemy in the country's complex terrain where no foreign troops have ever dared...
Language
English
Formats
Description
Based on Lee Child's bestselling novel Never Go Back, finds the itinerant problem-solver accused of murder, and learning that he may have a child he has never met.
"Critics were snotty in 2012 when Cruise first played Reacher, because the 5'7" actor is not the six-five, 250-pound bruiser of Lee Child's novels. Get over it. The admirably defiant star brings his own agility and quick wit to the role."--Rolling Stone
"Competent but routine suspense."--Boston...
7) Why we fight
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Examines the rise of the military-industrial complex and U.S. foreign policy from World War II to the present Iraq War, revealing how political and corporate interests have become entangled in the business of war.
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Ken Burns's Emmy Award-winning documentary brings to life America's most destructive and defining conflict. The Civil War is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one.
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Ken Burns's Emmy Award-winning documentary brings to life America's most destructive and defining conflict. The Civil War is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one.
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Ken Burns's Emmy Award-winning documentary brings to life America's most destructive and defining conflict. The Civil War is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one.
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Ken Burns's Emmy Award-winning documentary brings to life America's most destructive and defining conflict. The Civil War is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one.
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Ken Burns's Emmy Award-winning documentary brings to life America's most destructive and defining conflict. The Civil War is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one.
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Ken Burns's Emmy Award-winning documentary brings to life America's most destructive and defining conflict. The Civil War is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one.
Series
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
During World War II, the bomber emerged as one of the preeminent offensive weapons of the war. In this program we explore some of the great bombers that fought in the air war of World War II. Using rare archival footage, we witness some of the most important moments in the history of these great flying machines and learn about the brave men that flew them.
15) The last castle
Language
English
Description
Court-martialed and sentenced to a maximum security military prison, renowned three-star General Eugene Irwin takes command to confront a brutally corrupt system.
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
With the Cold War over and defense budgets slashed, the entire Universal Soldier team is facing elimination, including Seth, the super-computer that controls the ultra-warriors. Seth decides to seek revenge by destroying is creators and implementing a reign of terror on the outside world.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Sniper: "One shot. One kill. No exceptions. By that hard and fast rule, legendary Marine sniper Tom Beckett serves his lonely duty. With 74 confirmed kills, he may be ready for his final assignment. But is he ready for his toughest? The Pentagon has chosen GS-9 Richard Miller, a silver-medal marksman aiming for a Washington promotion. Together the bush-savvy gunner and the inexperienced bureaucrat must track down and eliminate a powerful rebel leader...
18) The marine
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
It isn't long after John Triton is discharged from Iraq against his will that his wife, Kate, is kidnapped by a group of diamond thieves on the run. Now Triton must go on a chase through the South Carolina wilderness in order to save her, utilizing the most powerful weapon that he has--himself!
19) The marksman
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
An action-packed, gripping espionage movie starring Wesley Snipes. The U.S. is tricked into targeting an 'armed' nuclear reactor captured by Chechen rebels, but a Special Ops team, led by Snipes, figures a way to stop disaster from happening.
20) Military Wives
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
MILITARY WIVES centers on a group of women from different backgrounds whose partners are away serving in combat. Faced with their loved ones’ absences, they come together to form the very first military wives choir, helping each other through some of life’s most difficult moments, and quickly find themselves on an international stage. Peter Cattaneo (THE FULL MONTY) directs Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan in this feel-good crowd-pleaser...
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