S1 E1: Indifference
This is the story of the creation of the Allied military from the small 100,000-man force of the post World War I era to the mighty military industrial complex that fought fascist forces around the world.
38 minutes
Military Machines: America in WWII
"Military Machines: America in WW2" delves deep into the heart of the American military industrial complex during World War II. Through rare archival footage the series explores the efforts and sacrifices made by workers, scientists, and soldiers to equip and sustain the war effort.
S1 E2: Rising Sun
In the years leading up to WW2, Japan emerges as a military superpower in the Pacific, challenging America's isolationist stance.
39 minutes
S1 E3: Army Air Forces
The US Army Air Corps was still flying bi-planes in the 1930s, but would darken the skies over enemy cities with its might.
34 minutes
S1 E4: The Navy
From the smoldering wreckage of Pearl Harbor to final victory, this is the story of the US Navy and the two ocean war.
37 minutes
S1 E6: In The Jungle
During WWII, America faced huge challenges in jungle environments, adapting tactics and equipment to navigate dense vegetation. Innovations in jungle warfare included specialized training, camouflage techniques, and the development of lighter, more mobile equipment suited for tropical conditions.
43 minutes