White light, black rain the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by Steven Okazaki

"Through the powerful recollections of atomic bomb survivors White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki an extraordinary new film by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Okazaki presents a deeply moving look at the painful legacy of the first -- and hopefully last -- uses of thermonuclear weapons in war. Featuring interviews with fourteen atomic bomb survivors - many who have never spoken publicly before - and four Americans intimately involved in the bombings White Light/Black Rain provides a detailed exploration of the bombings and their aftermath." - Editorial Reviews

Baghdad ER by Jon Alpert

"Directed by Jon Alpert and Matthew O'Neill, the fly-on-the wall documentary tracks the days and nights of the 86th Combat Support Hospital. Located in Baghdad's Green Zone, the CSH is the Army’s premier medical facility in Iraq. " - Editorial Reviews

Warlords the generals by Hal Holbrook

"Three captivating glimpses into the extraordinary lives of the greatest military minds of WWII MacArthur: The Defiant General Douglas MacArthur commanded American forces through three major wars. His powerful image, backed by awesome achievement in battle, was front page news across the country." - Editorial Reviews

Dear America letters home from Vietnam by Bill Couturié

This classic HBO documentary features reenactments of actual letters written by soldiers during the Vietnam war.

Alive day memories home from Iraq by Ellen Goosenberg Kent

"In Alive Day Memories, Gandolfini interviews ten soldiers who reveal their feelings on their future, their severe disabilities and their devotion to America." - Editorial Reviews

Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany by David H. Smith

"Reveals the emotional story of the women whose lives were changed by the casualties of war. What they saw, what they did, and what it cost them is a true tale of American heroism. For the first time, Vietnam nurses describe the horrors they witnessed, the care they provided, and the emotional scars they earned. These are the unheard voices of the mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, and friends who lost their innocence to war but never lost their heart." - Creative Street

Inside the Pentagon by National Geographic

"The Pentagon encompasses the military nerve center of the United States, reaching out to far-flung battlefields, formidable weaponry, and a culture that permeates more of America and the world than many realize. Inside the Pentagon interweaves stories covering the sweep of the Pentagon's 58-year history, taking viewers into the restricted inner workings of the American military machine, including the new war on terrorism and coverage of the historic response following the attack of September 11, 2001. " - Editorial Reviews

Inside Shock and Awe by National Geographic

"For the first time get a detailed inside look at what happened during the Shock and Awe bombing campaign that launched Operation Iraqi Freedom. .... And explore the latest weaponry that may change the future of warfare." - Editorial Reviews

The Lost Ships of World War II Collection by National Geographic

"Explore the magnitude of war 17000 feet beneath the sea as Dr. Robert Ballard famed undersea explorer and discoverer of the Titanic discovers the remains of infamous warships and downed planes lost during WWII. See rare battle footage and hear haunting tales of courage and survival as National Geographic reveals the true stories behind the lost ships of WWII. " - Editorial Reviews

Lost Subs by National Geographic

"Disaster at Sea presents a gripping look at real-life submarine disasters. Four different undersea disasters are examined, from the first tiny problem to the final, tense rescue efforts. A blend of computer animation, contemporary news footage, and stock footage keeps the action moving and gives the viewer an effortless sense of the mechanics involved...." - Editorial Reviews

Napoleon's Final Battle by National Geographic

"Napoleon Bonaparte's astonishing rise to power made him an absolute ruler unmatched since the days of the Roman Caesars. But by 1814 an alliance of implacable enemies had conquered the "Corsican ogre" and banished him to the tiny prison of Elba. Napoleon however was anything but defeated. Through cutting-edge imagery and powerful dramatic recreations plunge into the chaos of 19th-century warfare and political intrigue as Napoleon mounts his last whirlwind campaign. And witness the epic history-changing battle that would bring a cataclysmic end to his dream of ruling the world." - Editorial Reviews

Secrets of the Dead: D-Day by PBS

"In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of D-Day, this program is the story of how it all came together: two years of planning, close to 7,000 ships, almost 160,000 soldiers and fighting men from three nations, backed by 17,000 paratroopers and an aerial umbrella of 3,000 planes. The film shows step by step how the Allies achieved victory on June 6, 1944. Where the invaders failed, the film investigates how and why this happened. " - Editorial Reviews

Inside the Green Berets by National Geographic

"Inside the Green Berets is a great look in a small group's lonesome fight far from the garrison. This documentary gives you an inside look into a group of America's most elite warriors fighting against the Taliban and to win hearts and minds as a part of the Long War. .." - J. W. Mullins

Auschwitz - Inside the Nazi State by BBC Video

"Drawing on the latest academic discoveries, this remarkable BBC series presents a wide-ranging, meticulously researched biography of the titular "killing factory" and its evolution into a highly efficient location for industrialized extermination of well over one million Jews, gypsies, and other so-called "mongrel races" between 1940 and 1945. ..." - Editorial Reviews

Battlefield Britain by BBC video

"Britain is a country that has been forged by centuries of warfare. Each episode charts one key battle which could have gone either way and did much to shape the nation that Britain is today. Dynamic father-and-son team Peter and Dan Snow together with historical renactors give the soldiers perspective on what it must have been like to ride march fly and sail into battle. Episodes include: Boudicca's Revolt The Battle of Hastings Battle for Wales Spanish Armada Battle of Naseby Battle of the Boyne Battle of Culloden and the Battle of Britain." - Editorial Reviews

Vietnam's Unseen War - Pictures from the Other Side

"National Geographic journeys deep behind battle lines to experience a different side of the Vietnam War - the side seen only through the lenses of North Vietnamese photographers. Renowned British photojournalist Tim Page travels back to the land where he nearly lost his life to meet with North Vietnamese war photographers revealing remarkable never-before-seen photos and personal stories long hidden by time and tragedy." - Editorial Reviews

Warship innovations that changed the world by Stacy Keach

"Warship," a four-part miniseries produced by Thirteen/WNET New York, will illustrate the enormous tactical innovations of the past 200 years that have influenced the modern Navy." - PBS

Ultimate factories by Victoria Kirk

"They're Bad to the Bone . . . the Kings of the Road . . . and the Life of the Party. Harley-Davidson. Peterbilt. Budweiser. Brand name wonders that inspire passion and loyalty and have come to symbolize a piece of the American spirit. And each gets its start inside one of America's Ultimate Factories. " - Editorial Reviews

The search for Kennedy's PT 109 by Peter Getzels

"National Geographic reveals the true story behind the legend - a more complex more intriguing tale than we were ever led to believe. Famed ocean explorer Dr. Robert Ballard will travel to the Solomon Islands to find the sunken wreck of Kennedy's boat the PT-109. Through eyewitness accounts of survivors local islanders and other PT crews on patrol that night along with powerful footage from the war in the Pacific we retell the remarkable story of JFK's heroic struggle to rally his crew and get them safely to shore and explore the controversies that have swirled around the boat's sinking." - Editorial Reviews

The Terrorist by John Malkovich

"This is a starkly sad and beautiful film by the Indian filmmaker Santosh Sivan, in the Tamil language with English subtitles. It was shot in 17 days on locations in Kerala and Madras with a cast made up entirely of nonprofessional actors on a small budget." - Linda Linguvic