History Classics: The Battle History of the United States Military [5 Discs] [DVD]

This collection consists of a series of 17 documentaries created by, and aired on, cable's History Channel - that systematically and collectively canvas the history of the United States Armed Forces: Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. Many plunge into specific battles fought on numerous terrains; others biographically profile key figures who helped shape military history. The programs draw from such elements as archival combat footage, commentary from historians, government documents and much more.