Peter Batty
Author
Language
English
Description
From the late science writer Nigel Calder comes NUCLEAR NIGHTMARES, a visually frightening examination of the world's Cold War era nuclear weapon infrastructure. Host Peter Ustinov utilizes his wit and charm to narrate for the viewer how the US command and control system functions in both training and in the event of an actual retaliatory nuclear strike, and the chilling means by which airpower, nuclear submarines and underground ICBM launch pads...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
"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 perspective 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...
Author
Language
English
Description
Prelude To The Vietnam War. It was the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu that led directly to America's involvement in Vietnam. The battle ranks as one of the most decisive military campaigns of the Twentieth Century and is a fascinating tale of arrogance, false pride, astonishing heroism, and gross military bungling. The story is augmented with powerful film footage and first hand accounts.
