Secrets Of War: Vietnam

Starring:Secrets of War
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

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Wings over Vietnam Meet the men who took on some of the war's most daring missions and climb aboard the planes that went with them. The Phantom, SideWinder and Skyhawk filled the skies over Southeast Asia more than two decades ago, becoming emblematic of the war's most vital chapters. And in a testament to their longevity all three are still in service today. Nighthawk: Secrets of the Stealth The F-117 Nighthawk, better known as the Stealth Fighter, has been flying since the 1980s. But until the Gulf War erupted, almost nothing was known about this hidden-to-radar aircraft. Now, follow the chronological development of the Nighthawk as interviews with engineers and designers reveal key facts about the world's most invisible jet fighter.

Secrets of War - Air Wars (Vietnam: Alpha Strike, Spies in the Sky)

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On the Ground Looking Up

Secrets of War - Air Wars (Vietnam: Alpha Strike, Spies in the Sky)
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Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B00003XAMM
Release Date: 2000-02-08

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Discover the most daring covert operations, ingenious spy gadgets and cunning military deceptions that forever changed the course of history. Painstakingly researched with previously classified footage from private sources and government archives all over the world, "Secrets of War" exposes the real stories of the 20th century's greatest conflicts! "Vietnam: Alpha Strike" - American pilots fought the enemy and their own political leaders in the skies over Vietnam. Exclusive interviews with North Vietnamese veterans, secret American operations in Laos and Cambodia, and the Navy's classified program to counter heavy losses against Vietnamese pilots. "Spies in the Sky" - The profound impact spies in the sky have had on modern warfare--from primitive balloons to supersonic spy planes and amazingly sophisticated satellites, they are the ultimate intelligence resource. An inside look at the pioneers of aerial reconnaissance and their top-secret programs.

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On the Ground Looking Up.......2001-05-10

This is a pretty good DVD especially if you are into the war scene. Having been in Vietnam I only saw the air war from the groung looking up. This gave a good perspective of what the air war was all about. Having Charlton Heston narate is a nice touch. All in all, worth the money.

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Must have for the war buff!!!

Secrets Of War: Vietnam
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National Geographic - Vietnam's Unseen War - Pictures from the Other Side

ASIN: B00004W19U
Release Date: 2001-05-15

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These two episodes from the History Channel series Secrets of War focus on some of the murkier issues from the Vietnam War. In the episode entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight," veterans and historians discuss how the Vietcong guerrillas were directed from North Vietnam yet were able to blend into the society of South Vietnam so well as to be virtually transparent. Guerrillas who attacked Americans in 1968's Tet offensive talk about how they infiltrated and mixed with the public until it was time to strike. And an innovative sequence utilizing computer-generated graphics shows how an elaborate and notorious tunnel complex at Cu Chi allowed the Vietcong in the countryside to literally become an underground fighting force. The second episode on this DVD, "Special Operations," examines the role of American special forces in Vietnam. Former Green Berets and Navy Seals talk about their unique and deadly skills and how they were deployed in unusual and highly effective missions behind enemy lines. Those who were hunted by the American special forces also appear and talk about how the "men with green faces" became a feared presence in the jungles and rivers of Vietnam. These are well-researched documentaries that provide insight on controversial aspects of the war that are still shrouded in myth. --Robert J. McNamara

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"Hidden in Plain Sight" - The Viet Cong's secret method to foil America's attempts to seal off South Vietnam. From the Ho Chi Minh trail to the tunnels of Cu Chi, the remarkable story of hidden supply highways, underground cities, covert camps and double agents. "Special Operations" - The stories of clandestine operational groups, their missions and mysterious means of survival. As regular American units fought under rules of engagement imposed by their political leaders, unconventional Special Forces fought classified battles, often "across the fence." Their covert missions led them deep into North Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

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never recieved.......2002-11-29

I ordered 6 vidios through this site and never recieved them.

Must have for the war buff!!!.......2000-09-23

Perfect DVD to add to your war collection. Very educational and interesting all at the same time. They have a lot of information in here that I never knew about the war. Also, I liked the footage they choose to add intot he movie.

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