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1) World War Z
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Former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane travels the globe in an effort to eliminate the zombie pandemic that is endangering the existence of humanity.
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Ray Ferrier is a working class man living in New Jersey. He has become estranged from his family and his life isn't in order. His small town life is shaken violently by the arrival of destructive intruders: Aliens which have come up from the ground, en masse, to destroy Earth and all the humans living on it. As the aliens plow through the country in a wave of mass destruction and violence, Ray must put aside thoughts of himself and come to the defense...
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An extraordinary collection of newsreel, propaganda, and home-movie footage drawn from the archives of 18 nations, including color close-ups of Adolf Hitler taken by his mistress, that present an unvarnished prespective of the war's pivotal events. Penetrating interviews with eyewitness participants - from Hitler's secretary to Alger Hiss to ordinary citizens who stood outside the battle lines - and spine-tingling, first-hand accounts to an already...
5) World War Z
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Gerry Lane travels the globe in an effort to eliminate the zombie pandemic that is endangering the existence of humanity.
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A generation of young American men went off to war to make the world safe for democracy. Over 53,000 were killed in combat and over 200,000 were wounded. One of the most accurate interpretations of WWI available, describing the events, causes and the final drive by the American and Allied forces that ended it all. A collection of archival footage highlights the battles, the American military leaders and the remarkable story of the 'Red Baron'.
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Using a distinctly European perspective (in which the United States is a supporting player instead of a main character), this course provides a fresh lens through which to study the European Theater's major battles, larger-than-life personalities, twists of fate, and tales of intrigue.
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"This chilling adaptation of H. G. Wells' frightening novel [has] humans intrigued when a meteor-like object crashes to Earth but its occupants are definitely not friendly. The assault on Earth is underway, and the Martian machines -- hovering 'swan'-shaped vehicles of destruction' are both beautiful and terrifying as they cut a relentless path of annihilation"--Container.
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Batman/Superman movie: When the Joker elicits the help of Lex Luthor in a fiendish new scheme, can the Man of Steel and the Caped Crusader put aside their differences to save Metropolis from the diabolical duo?
Superman super-villains: Witness the likes of Darkseid, Brainiac and Lex Luthor as they scheme their way to world dominance with only Superman to stand in their way.
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At the outbreak of war, Britain's First Lord of the Admiralty, 39-year-old Winston Churchill, dreams of winning fame and glory. But when the disastrous Battle of Gallipoli leads to his disgrace and eventual resignation, he dreams of redemption instead. Join the future statesman in this dramatic documentary as Churchill tries to rehabilitate his reputation by taking up active service in the British Army, at the risk of getting killed. You'll be fascinated...
15) WWII from space
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A 2-hour special, delivers the 10 key tipping points in World War II as they've never been seen before. The key is an all-seeing CGI eye; a satellite, flying above Earth, bringing a new visual approach to the biggest conflict of all time. That view means WWII can be interpreted as never before; placing key events in perspective, flying around the world revealing the hidden ripple effects of crucial incidents, and re-creating ground-breaking moments...
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The extraordinary and deeply moving true story of the million British horses who served in World War I. It is told using rare archival materials and testimony, combined with the latest historical research. The story begins with the mass call-up of horses from every farm in Britain and follows their journey through the war. When the war ended, only 60,000 horses made it back to Britain and the most famous war horse to return in glory was Warrior. His...
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The documentary provides viewers with highly personal insights from a group of Native American war heroes regarding their service on behalf of the United States and the Navajo Nation. The secret code these marines developed, based on the unwritten Navaho language, was never broken, giving American troops an upper hand in many battles that ultimately led to Japan₂s surrender in 1945.