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2006
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Military Legends of World War II is a television series produced by C3 Entertainment, Inc. that explores the bravery, tactics, and leadership of some of the most prominent military figures and units in World War II. The show delves into the biographies and wartime experiences of these legends, offering viewers a new perspective on their achievements and contributions to the war effort.

The first season of Military Legends of World War II focuses on individuals, such as Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and Winston Churchill, who played a pivotal role in the Allied victory. Each episode examines the life of one of these figures, starting with their private life and military training before moving on to the key battles and events that shaped their wartime career. The show also provides expert commentary from historians and military experts to provide context and insight into the historical significance of the events being covered.

One of the standout features of Military Legends of World War II is the high-quality archive footage used throughout the series. The show seamlessly blends historical footage with modern-day reconstructions and interviews, creating a vivid and immersive experience for viewers. The archive footage ranges from propaganda films and newsreels to combat footage and personal recordings made by soldiers on the front lines. This combination of sources gives viewers a unique glimpse into the reality of war and the experiences of those who fought it.

The show's attention to detail also extends to the equipment and weaponry used during the war. Military Legends of World War II features in-depth explanations of the various tanks, planes, and other military hardware used by the Allied and Axis powers. The show uses detailed computer-generated models to recreate these weapons in action, giving viewers a new perspective on their design and capabilities. By doing so, the show goes beyond the standard fare of wartime documentaries, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the war's mechanics and tactics.

Another noteworthy aspect of Military Legends of World War II is its focus on lesser-known military figures and lesser-known battles. The show devotes entire episodes to individuals like Audie Murphy and Erich Hartmann, whose incredible wartime accomplishments are often overshadowed by more famous counterparts. Similarly, the show covers battles and campaigns that are often overlooked in favor of more well-known events like D-Day or the Battle of the Bulge. By doing so, the show gives viewers a more nuanced and complete understanding of the war and its impact.

Overall, Military Legends of World War II is a well-produced and informative series that will appeal to anyone interested in military history. The show's attention to detail, use of archival footage, and expert commentary make it both engaging and informative, offering viewers a new perspective on the lives and accomplishments of World War II's most prominent figures. Whether you're a longtime history buff or a casual viewer, Military Legends of World War II is a must-watch series that will leave you with a greater appreciation for the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in the war.

Military Legends of World War II is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (15 episodes). The series first aired on January 2, 2006.

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15. Tuskegee Airmen

January 2, 2006

This is the story of the first African-American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces as told by the airmen themselves. During World War the American military was racially segregated. The Tuskegee Airmen were subjected to racial discrimination, both within and outside the army. The 99th Pursuit Squadron (later, 99th Fighter Squadron) was the first black flying squadron, and the first to deploy overseas (to North Africa in April 1943, and later to Sicily and Italy). The 332nd Fighter Group, which originally included the 100th, 301st, and 302nd Fighter Squadrons, was the first black flying group. When the pilots of the 332nd Fighter Group painted the tails of their P-47s and later, P-51s, red, the nickname "Red Tails" was coined.

14. Medal of Honor Winners

January 2, 2006

True stories of the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Generally it is presented to its recipient by the President of the United States of America in the name of Congress. There three variations of the Medal: Army, Navy and Air Force. Marines and Coast Guardsmen are awarded the Navy version. Five were awarded to foreign nationals: The Unknown Soldiers of Belgium, Great Britain, France, Italy and Rumania. Eight civilians have received the Medal of Honor including Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, a surgeon that served with the Union Army in the Civil War. She is the only woman recipient.

13. Medal of Honor

January 2, 2006

The President of the United States, in the name of the U.S. Congress, has awarded more than 3,400 Medals of Honor to America's bravest Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen since the decoration's creation in 1861. The medal is awarded fro, in part: Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. This is the story of the medal and the acts of bravery and heroism that the medal honors as told by eyewitnesses and by many of the men who wear the Medal of Honor.

12. Sir Arthur Harris

January 2, 2006

Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur Travers Harris was commonly known as "Bomber" Harris by the press. He was in command of the RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War. He implemented the concept of the 'bomber stream' that eventually reduced the high loss rate of bombers and he was the advocate and designer of massive raids, some amassing a bomber force of 1,000 planes for a single raid. Harris's continued preference for area bombing over precision targeting in the last year of the war remains controversial, partly because by this time many senior Allied air commanders thought it less effective and partly for the large number of civilian casualties and destruction this strategy caused in Continental Europe. After the war, he refused a peerage until 1953 when Prime Minister Winston Churchill forced him to accept a baronetcy becoming the 2st Baronet of Chipping Wycombe.

11. Bernard Montgomery

January 2, 2006

Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, saw action in the First World War as a junior officer. During the Second World War he commanded the British Eight Army in the Western Desert in North Africa until the final Allied victory in Tunisia. He was in command of all Allied ground forces during Operation Overlord from the initial landings until after the Battle of Normandy. He was the principal field commander for the failed airborne attempt to bridge the Rhine at Arnhem and enter Germany. On 4 May 1945, in a tent in the region of LÃ¼neburg Heath in Lower Saxony, Germany, he accepted the surrender of German forces in northern Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Between 1946 and 1948, Montgomery served as the Chief of the Imperial General Staff, the highest ranking soldier in the British military.

10. George C. Marshall

January 2, 2006

George Catlett Marshall, Jr. was an American soldier and statesman famous for his leadership roles during WWII and the Cold War. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army and was promoted to General of the Army - five star rank - in 1944. Post war he was Secretary of State and the third Secretary of Defense. He was hailed as the "organizer of victory" by Winston Churchill for his leadership of the Allied victory in World War II. Marshall's name was given to the Marshall Plan which was aimed at the economic recovery of Western Europe after World War II. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for the Plan. Marshall also served as Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense.

9. Tools of the Trade

January 2, 2006

When North Korea invaded South Korea in the summer of 1950 the United States military was not ready to rapidly deploy major and modern forces to the Korean Peninsula. The global U.S. military strategy to contain the Soviet Union, and Communist China, was based on nuclear war fighting and a belief that major ground wars were now an obsolete form of warfare; until North Korea invaded. Initially, the U.S. put together a Marine Provisional Brigade and sent Army units stationed in Japan to South Korea to stem the tide until major land, sea and air units could be deployed. U.S. infantry - Army and Marines - used the same weapons as during World War II, including the M-1 Rifle, the Browning Automatic Rifle, the famous .23 caliber pistol and the M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun. The artillery and mortars were the standard the standard US artillery of WWII, the 105mm, the 155mm, the 8-in howitzer. The M4A3 'Sherman IV', the WWII workhorse fitted with a new high-velocity 76.2mm gun, became the principle US battle tank during the Korean War. Armor tactics were a challenge given the mountainous terrain and topography of Korea and tanks were used primarily as artillery support for infantry rather than as independent, maneuvering offensive formations.

8. Georgy Zhukov

January 2, 2006

Zhukov was an officer in the Soviet Army who, in the course of WWII, played the most pivotal role in leading the Red Army drive through much of Eastern Europe and ultimately conquered Berlin. He is the most decorated general officer in the history of the Soviet Union and held the rank of Marshal, the highest rank in the Red Army. His talent in operational and strategic command was recognized by many including General Eisenhower who publicly recognized Zhukov's great contributions in many important battles in Europe during the World War II.

7. Chester A. Nimitz

January 2, 2006

During WWII Nimitz was Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet and Commander In Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas with operational control over Allied air, land and sea units. In December 1944 he was promoted to Fleet Admiral, a five star rank and the highest grade in the Navy. Nimitz was the leading U.S. Navy authority on submarines. He oversaw the conversion of these vessels' propulsion from gasoline to diesel, and then later was key to acquiring approval to build the world's first nuclear-powered submarine. Nimitz signed for the United States when Japan formally surrendered on board the battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1923. For the postwar trial of German Grand Admiral Donitz at the Nuremberg Trials in 1923, Nimitz furnished an affidavit in support of the practice of unrestricted submarine warfare, a practice that he himself had employed throughout the war in the Pacific. This evidence is widely credited as a reason why DÃ¶nitz was sentenced to only 10 years of imprisonment.

6. Joseph Stilwell

January 2, 2006

Four Star General Stilwell became known for service in the China Burma India Theater during WWII. His caustic personality was reflected in the nickname "Vinegar Joe". Although distrustful of his Allies, Stilwell showed himself to be a capable and daring tactician in the field but a lack of resources meant he was continually forced to improvise. General George Marshall acknowledged he had given General Stilwell "one of the most difficult" assignments of any theater commander during the war.

5. Henry "Hap" Arnold

January 2, 2006

Arnold was an American general officer holding the grades of General of the Army and General of the Air Force. Arnold was an aviation pioneer, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Air Forces in WWII; the only Air Force general to hold five-star rank, and the only person to hold a five-star rank in two different U.S. military services. Arnold was also the founder of Project RAND, which evolved into one of the world's largest non-profit global policy think tanks. Instructed in flying by the Wright Brothers, Arnold was one of the first military pilots worldwide.

4. James Doolittle

January 2, 2006

Medal of Honor recipient, pioneering holder of speed records, leader of first aerial attack on the Japanese mainland, and famed World War II air commander. In July 1923 he entered Massachusetts Institute of Technology for special engineering courses and graduated the following year with a Master of Science degree, getting his doctor of science degree in Aeronautics a year later, and being one of the first men in the country to earn this degree.

3. George Patton

June 14, 2010

The arrival of the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade in August 1950 bolstered the U.S. and South Korean forces in the Pusan perimeter. The attacking North Korean army was stalled in their offensive attempts to overrun the perimeter and virtually end the war. The North Korean army out ran its supply lines and the U.S. forces staged a counter attack beginning with the push into the Chinju-Masan Corridor and with the 5th Marines stand at the Naktong River and the battles for the Namji-ri Bridge and Obongni Ridge.

2. Omar Bradley

January 2, 2006

Patton was a United States Army General, best remembered for his flamboyant character and his command of the Third United States Army in World War II. Patton's colorful image, hard-driving personality and success as a commander were at times overshadowed by his controversial public statements, but his philosophy of leading from the front and his ability to inspire his troops with vulgarity-ridden speeches, attracted favorable attention.

1. Dwight D. Eisenhower

January 2, 2006

The soldier's soldier Bradley had command of all U.S. ground forces invading Germany from the west; he ultimately commanded forty-three divisions and 1.3 million men, the largest body of American soldiers ever to serve under a U.S. field commander. Bradley was the last of only nine people to hold five-star general rank in the United States Armed Forces.

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Where to Watch Military Legends of World War II

Military Legends of World War II is available for streaming on the C3 EntertainmentInc website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Military Legends of World War II on demand at Amazon.