| Description |
6 videodiscs (520 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1, 4:3 aspect ratio. |
| Performer |
Narrated by Westbrook van Voorhis & Hugh James. |
| Note |
Based on the book by General Dwight D. Eisenhower. |
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Originally produced for broadcast in 1949. |
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Not rated. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Contents |
v. 1. Prelude to war ; America's unpreparedness ; America goes to war ; Platform for invasion -- v. 2. Africa, our first offensive ; The campaign ; Rommel routed ; Sicily: Operation Husky -- v. 3. Assault on Italy ; Rise and fall of a dictator ; The GI: hero of the war ; Victory in Italy -- v. 4. Preparation for invasion ; D-day ; Beachhead and breakthrough ; Liberation of Paris ; Pursuit -- v. 5. The battle of supply ; The air battle ; The battle of the bulge ; Crossing the Rhine ; Overrunning Germany -- v. 6. Victory's aftermath ; American military government ; Russia ; Review. |
| Summary |
An Emmy and Peabody award winning television series adapted from General Dwight D. Eisenhower's memoir and produced by the March of Time newsreel unit, featuring captured combat footage. |
| Subject |
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969.
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Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969. (OCoLC)fst00037714
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World War (1939-1945) (OCoLC)fst01180924
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| Chronological Term |
1939 - 1945
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| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
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Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
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Military campaigns. (OCoLC)fst01710190
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Presidents. (OCoLC)fst01075723
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Documentary films.
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Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
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Personal narratives -- American.
(OCoLC)fst01424071
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| Added Author |
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969.
Crusade in Europe.
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Van Voorhis, Westbrook, 1903-1968. Narrator.
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James, Hugh, 1915-2001. Narrator.
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De Rochemont, Richard. Production personnel.
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March of Time, Inc.
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MPI Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Eisenhower's Crusade in Europe |
| ISBN |
0788610074 |
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9780788610073 |
| Standard No. |
030306790794 |
| Music No. |
DVD7907 MPI Home Video |
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