The role of the fighter pilot has evolved from the biplane battles of WWI to the high-tech combat of today's Top Guns. Host Ron Hazelton traces that evolution against a backdrop of silk scarves and smart missiles, Mustangs and Messerschmitts.

Thrilling combat footage from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam highlights this breathtaking look at the history of Marine aviation.

Based on Colonel Joe Alexander's book "A Fellowship of Valor: A History of the U.S. Marine Corps", we chronicle the birth of the marines, involvement in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, WWI, and up through the beginning battles of WWII.

Part 2 in the complete history of the fighting leathernecks, based on Colonel Joe Alexander's book "A Fellowship of Valor", follows the marines through the Pacific as they help win WWII, and then on to Korea, where they are key in the victory at Inchon.

Follows the U.S. Marine Corps through the final bloody battles of Korea to Vietnam.

The U.S. turned the tide in Europe and the Pacific against both Germany and Japan.

After the costly, bitter stalemates in Korea and Vietnam, the Army makes a dizzying transition to a new kind of outfit built on the twin towers of capability and courage.

Documentary about the 1st Division of the United States Army, called "The Big Red One" because of the red numeral uniform patch.

JFK called their trademark beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom." One of the world's most unconventional warfare experts, the Green Berets are trained to train others. Their roots can be traced to WWII's OSS, which laid down the characteristics of the present-day Green Beret: intelligence, physical strength, and an ability to speak foreign languages. We'll explore the history of the "Quiet Professionals," as commandos and instructors.

The role of the fighter pilot has evolved from the biplane battles of WWI to the high-tech combat of today's Top Guns. Host Ron Hazelton traces that evolution against a backdrop of silk scarves and smart missiles, Mustangs and Messerschmitts.

Thrilling combat footage from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam highlights this breathtaking look at the history of Marine aviation.

Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines--each have a recently renewed recruiting mandate to train the best defense force of the 21st century. Join us for a 2-hour tour of the history and process of joining America's heralded fighting forces. From the frost of Valley Forge, where a rag-tag band of settlers fought for freedom, to the dizzying heat of California's desert and a well-oiled Marine recruit outfitted in the latest battledress, we take you step-by-step through the trials and pride of Basic Training.

Based on Colonel Joe Alexander's book "A Fellowship of Valor: A History of the U.S. Marine Corps", we chronicle the birth of the marines, involvement in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, WWI, and up through the beginning battles of WWII.

Part 2 in the complete history of the fighting leathernecks, based on Colonel Joe Alexander's book "A Fellowship of Valor", follows the marines through the Pacific as they help win WWII, and then on to Korea, where they are key in the victory at Inchon.

Follows the U.S. Marine Corps through the final bloody battles of Korea to Vietnam.

The U.S. turned the tide in Europe and the Pacific against both Germany and Japan.

After the costly, bitter stalemates in Korea and Vietnam, the Army makes a dizzying transition to a new kind of outfit built on the twin towers of capability and courage.

Documentary about the 1st Division of the United States Army, called "The Big Red One" because of the red numeral uniform patch.

JFK called their trademark beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom." One of the world's most unconventional warfare experts, the Green Berets are trained to train others. Their roots can be traced to WWII's OSS, which laid down the characteristics of the present-day Green Beret: intelligence, physical strength, and an ability to speak foreign languages. We'll explore the history of the "Quiet Professionals," as commandos and instructors.