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Operation Ten-Go (4:04)

Discover the suspenseful story of Japan's Yamato as it launches a suicide mission, Operation Ten-Go, by attempting to attack Americans at Okinawa.

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Videos (10)

  • Operation Ten-Go
    Operation Ten-Go

    Video Clip (4:04)

    Discover the suspenseful story of Japan's Yamato as it launches a suicide mission, Operation Ten-Go, by attempting to attack Americans at Okinawa.

    Video Clip (4:04)
  • Battle 360: Life Aboard the Enterprise
    Battle 360: Life Aboard the Enterprise

    Video Clip (2:43)

    In this History 360 video clip, take a look at how life was aboard the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier. Listen to marines as they describe the daily life living aboard the ship and their descriptions of the many attacks.

    Video Clip (2:43)
  • Battle 360: Meet the Men
    Battle 360: Meet the Men

    Video Clip (2:32)

    In this USS Enterprise video short, from History 360, we reflect on the history of the USS Enterprise, and meet the proud men who worked on the massive navy ship. Many joined during the time of the depression when no other job could be found.

    Video Clip (2:32)
  • Battle 360: Sea Soldiers Marines
    Battle 360: Sea Soldiers Marines

    Video Clip (2:12)

    In this Marine video clip from The History Channel, learn about the history of the US Marine Core. Ex Marines are interviewed and they talk about their different experiences as a marine.

    Video Clip (2:12)
  • Battle 360: The Crew
    Battle 360: The Crew

    Video Clip (1:41)

    In this Battle 360 video clip, we go aboard the Enterprise to take a look at some of the crew that keep the ship going. Take a look at some of the young men who come from all across America to live on the Enterprise year round.

    Video Clip (1:41)
  • Allied Invasion of Italy
    Allied Invasion of Italy

    Video Clip (3:37)

    In September, 1943, Italy surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, while German forces quickly occupied north and central Italy. Aided by the Germans, Mussolini escaped from prison and established a puppet republic in northern Italy. Meanwhile, the new Italian government declared war on Germany, and Italy was recognized by the Allies as a cobelligerent. The Allied Italian campaign was a slow, grueling, and costly struggle. The fall of Rome in July, 1944 was followed by a stalemate. In April, 1945, partisans captured and summarily executed Mussolini. In May, 1945, the Germans surrendered.

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  • Battle of Stalingrad
    Battle of Stalingrad

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    In July 1942, the Nazi Army bombs the Soviet city of Stalingrad, launching one of the bloodiest battles in history.

    Video Clip (2:21)
  • Battle 360: The Doolittle Raid
    Battle 360: The Doolittle Raid

    Video Clip (3:08)

    In this Battle 360 video clip, we go back to when Pearl Harbor was attacked. See how soldiers were in mode to fight and get revenge. From bombers to air craft carriers, the U.S. was packing heat to go to Tokyo.

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  • USS Laffey Under Attack
    USS Laffey Under Attack

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    What was it like to be onboard an American military ship under attack during World War II? Find out firsthand with a behind-the-scenes account from a serviceman on the USS Laffey who lived to tell the story. From "Hero Ships."

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  • USS Johnston Defeated in the Battle off Samar
    USS Johnston Defeated in the Battle off Samar

    Video Clip (1:54)

    The USS Johnston was a 2,100-ton destroyer that seemed virtually indestructible. Find out what happened when it went head to head against the Japanese battleship Yamato in the Battle off Samar.

    Video Clip (1:54)

Speeches & Audio (3)

  • Allies Liberate Bastogne
    Allies Liberate Bastogne

    Audio Clip (1:27)

    In a broadcast on December 29, 1944, Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe recounts the 101st Airborne’s victory against overwhelming odds at Bastogne, Belgium.

    Audio Clip (1:27)
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers D-Day Prayer
    Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers D-Day Prayer

    Audio Clip (3:37)

    In a national radio broadcast on June 6, 1944, as 160,000 Allied troops land in Normandy in an attempt to liberate France, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asks America to join him in a prayer.

    Audio Clip (3:37)
  • Reagan Speaks on 40th Anniversary of D-Day
    Reagan Speaks on 40th Anniversary of D-Day

    Audio Clip (0:41)

    On June 6, 1984, in Normandy, France, President Ronald Reagan honors the heroes of D-Day, a pivotal moment during World War II.

    Audio Clip (0:41)

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On July 5, 1943 the Germans struck on both sides of the Kursk salient to begin the biggest battle of World War II.

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