Century of Warfare: The History of the United States at War in the 20th Century (7pc) (VHS)

Century of Warfare: The History of the United States at War in the 20th Century (7pc) (VHS)

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Century of Warfare: The History of the United States at War in the 20th Century (7pc) (VHS)
  • Century of Warfare: The History of the United States at War in the 20th Century (7pc) (VHS)
  • Century of Warfare: The History of the United States at War in the 20th Century (7pc) (VHS)
Century of Warfare: The History of the United States at War in the 20th Century (7pc) (VHS)

Century of Warfare: The History of the United States at War in the 20th Century (7pc) (VHS)

$19.99
Century of Warfare: The History of the United States at War in the 20th Century is a comprehensive documentary series that chronicles America's transformation from an isolationist nation into the world's leading military superpower. Utilizing extensive archival film footage, newsreels, and expert historical analysis, the series details the strategic campaigns, pivotal battles, and technological leaps that redefined global combat.
The narrative is structured around six major military chapters spanning five distinct conflicts:
  • World War I (1914–1918): Traces the end of American neutrality, the deployment of the American Expeditionary Forces, and the brutal reality of trench warfare.
  • World War II (1939–1945): Covered across two distinct chronological segments, detailing the massive mobilization following Pearl Harbor, the European theater (including the D-Day landings), the Pacific campaign, and the dawn of the atomic age.
  • The Korean War (1950–1953): Examines the Cold War "police action" that pitted UN and American forces against communist expansion in the Korean Peninsula.
  • The Vietnam War (1965–1973): Explores the intense jungle warfare, counter-insurgency challenges, and the deep social and political divisions it sparked back home.
  • Operation Desert Storm (1990–1991): Highlights the execution of modern, high-tech coalition warfare that quickly liberated Kuwait using precision-guided munitions.
The series places a heavy emphasis on the evolution of weaponry technology—tracking the rapid progression from horse-drawn artillery and early biplanes to thermonuclear deterrence and laser-guided missiles.
(Note: This specific 7-piece (7pc) VHS box set released by A&E Home Video and The History Channel expands the core program into a massive 22.5-hour, 26-episode global anthology. Narrated by Robert Powell, the extended tape set contextualizes American actions by weaving them into the broader tapestry of global 20th-century conflicts, inter-war political buildups, and the rise of foreign powers).

Product details

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.8 x 7.6 x 4.2 inches; 3.25 pounds
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 6 hours and 30 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ June 16, 1999
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2007
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Century of Warfare
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Marathon Music & Video
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