By war's end, 16 million American men and women enlisted in the military and countless others toiled at home in the fastest military build-up in history. As Germany pounded London during the Battle of Britain and Japan's Navy swept unopposed across the Pacific, nations in every corner of the globe were plunged ever deeper into what would become a worldwide conflagration.Īmerica's entry into the war, after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, marked a turning point. This is the whole story, beginning in the 1930's with Japan's invasion of China and Germany's buildup and Blitzkrieg into neighboring Czechoslovakia and Poland in 1939. Containing almost three hours of historic newsreel and rare archival footage, this collection is a must for every serious collector and student of the history of World War II. This 2 DVD series brings you the sights and sounds of World War II. Published by Timeless Media Group in 2006
