War classics : 50 movie pack DVD collection. Disc 12 /
THUNDERBOLT: Documentary chronicling the exploits of the P-47 Thunderbolt pilots of the "Fighting Gamecocks" of the 65th Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Group. TO THE SHORES OF IWO JIMA: Documentary that graphically depicts the American assault on the Japanese-held island of Iwo Jima and th...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
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[United States] :
Treeline Films,
[2004]
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| Summary: | THUNDERBOLT: Documentary chronicling the exploits of the P-47 Thunderbolt pilots of the "Fighting Gamecocks" of the 65th Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Group. TO THE SHORES OF IWO JIMA: Documentary that graphically depicts the American assault on the Japanese-held island of Iwo Jima and the massive battle that raged on that key island in the Allied advance on Japan. MARINES AT TARAWA-RETURN TO GUAM: Covers two of the Marine Corps' most savage battles, characteristic of the vicious island fighting that was the hallmark of the Pacific war. THE BATTLE OF SAN PIETRO: Records the bloody battles for the Liri Valley in Italy in late 1943. |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as motion pictures, 1944-1947. Released by Treeline Films as part of 12 DVD set. Introduction to "Thunderbolt" by Jimmy Stewart. The War Classics collection is a mix of war movies and documentaries that detail great battles and campaigns. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (approximately 114 min.) : sound, black and white, color, double-sided ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD; surround sound. |
| Production Credits: | Directors (Thunderbolt), William Wyler, John Sturges; director (Battle of San Pietro), John Huston. |