The National Archives has been responsible for the acquisition, preservation, and public dissemination of the permanent records of the United States government. Now, for the first time, select materials from this national resource have been assembled to bring you the largest collection of WWII history in one complete box set featuring everything from historical newsreel footage to documentary featurettes lensed and narrated by some of Hollywood's greatest names. From America to Europe, from the air to the sea, experience a war that spanned the globe

Parte 1. War in Europe ; v. 1. D-Day, here is Germany, Invasion of Poland by the German army -- v. 2. know your ally : Britain, two down and one to go, the liberation of Rome -- v. 3. target for today -- v. 4. the true glory -- v. 5. operation carpetbagger , nazi concentration camps -- v. 6. target for tonight, San Pietro (aka the battle of San Pietro) -- Parte 2. War in the Pacific ; v. 1. Fighting lady, united news -- v. 2. Solomon Islands, this is the Philippines -- v. 3. why we´re here - a report from general Sultan, with the marines at Tarawa, brought to action -- v. 4. appointment in Tokyo, Pacific -- v. 5. surrender in the Pacific, fury in the Pacific, the fleet that came to stay -- v. 6. the battle for the Marianas, action at Anguar, the battle of Midway -- Parte 3. War on the Homefront ; v. 1. Civilian defense, the big changeover, fellow Americans, you, John Jones! -- v. 2. the trimbles of main street, a letter from bataan, a community at war, salvage, hands -- v. 3. conquer by the clock, gas racket, what to do in a gas attack, wartown, report from the front -- v. 4. challenge for democracy, glamour girls of 1943, women in defense, it´s up to you, America´s hidden weapon -- v. 5. the cummington story, steel town, just for remembrance, soldiers without guns -- v. 6. no exeptions, men of fire, skirmish on the homefront, no alternative, silence, furlough -- Parte 4. Why we Fight ; v. 1. Prelude to war, the nazis strike -- v. 2. divide and conquer -- v. 3. the battle of Britain -- v. 4. the battle of Russia -- v. 5. the battle of China -- v. 6. war comes to America

"Set #1: War in Europe Explores the Nazi ambition for world conquest, featuring historical pre-cursors, artillery and infantry attacks, the invasion Poland, and the horrific concentration camps. Set #2: War in the Pacific Dramatic footage of U.S. Navy, Marine, and Army forces as they combat the Japanese military. Features amphibious landings, Kamikaze air attacks, post-war events, the surrender of Japan. Set #3: War on the Homefront Takes you stateside to a time when gas rationing, food conservation, and the wartime efforts of civilian men and women occupied a nation. Features narration by James Stewart, Katherine Hepburn, and Humphrey Bogart. Set #4: Why We Fight A thought-provoking collection exploring the wartime involvement of Russia, China, Italy, the United States, and Germany"--P. web de la editorial

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