Scott Paddor
Series
Publisher
History Channel
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Walls couldn't hold them, punishments didn't deter them and enemies couldn't stop them. Unforgettable historical escapes come alive with dramatic re-creations, rare photographs and films and first person stories from former World War II POWs, resistance fighters, soldiers, and guards.
Series
Publisher
History Channel
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Through diaries, photograhs, and factual reenactments, these four episodes focus on the earlier years of the Civil War, including John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry; the first military engagement of the war at Fort Sumter; the first major battle at Bull Ron, and the mix of escaped slaves and educated African American men who made up the 65th Massachussetts regiment.
Series
Publisher
A & E Television
Pub. Date
[2010], c2006]
Language
English
Description
"In the waning years of the Revolutionary War, the climate was turbulent and full of suspense. Once an American hero, Benedict Arnold is found guilty of treason and escapes to England. Privateers take on the fighting of the British Navy. America forges an alliance with France. Key battles are being won by both sides. But as American victories slowly accumulate, the tide begins to change. Here is the fascinating story brought to life with vivid re-enactments...