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Victory at Sea (1952-1953) tv-series nr1.14 thru 1.20 of 1.26

Series Narrator: Leonard Graves

Series Cast: Chester W. Nimitz, Winston Churchill, Karl D÷nitz,
Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Henry Kent Hewitt, Hirohito, Jonathan M. Wainwright, Charles de Gaulle, William F. Halsey, Louis Mountbatten, Michael Lewis

Description: Leonard Graves narrates this gripping 26-part documentary, which debuted in 1952, about World War II and how it was waged from all fronts: on the ground, from the skies, and most of all, on the sea.
Extensive black & white footage of the battles and remarkably balanced commentary take viewers right to the front lines. The mesmerizing musical score was composed by Richard Rodgers.
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#1.14 - Roman Renaissance - 01 February 1953

Episode Cast: Leonard Graves, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Adolf Hitler, King Victor Emmanuel III, Bernard L. Montgomery, Benito Mussolini, George S. Patton

Description: While Hitler's Germany continues to rise, Mussolini's Italy falls, leading to a battle between the U.S. and Germany for the European country's soul. Eventually, as destruction upon destruction surrounds Naples,
Italy accepts defeat and allows the U.S. to liberate their people as this episode ends with Rome celebrating freedom from tyranny with American flags and the Pope addressing the audience. Spectacular footage of air battles and explosions along with the ruins of many buildings and ships of Italy provide some of the most interesting results of the folly of Mussolini's regime.
This episode also provides the beginning of the end of Hitler's regime as well.

Time: 27:13
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#1.15 - D-Day - 08 February 1953

Episode Cast: Leonard Graves, Winston Churchill, Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Description: The Allied invasion of the Normandy Beaches of France is detailed to very compelling effect, courtesy of vintage footage taken there. Among the leaders there was General Eisenhower. One of the most important turning points for victory from the Allied side. Perhaps one of the most
exciting episodes of the entire Victory at Sea series. Certainly well worth it to see all the U.S. soldiers and their allies get off their ships and planes as they ready themselves for the biggest confrontation of their enemies during this pivotal moment of World War II.

Time: 27:31
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#1.16 - Killers and the Kill - 15 February 1953

Episode Cast: Leonard Graves, Karl D÷nitz, Josef Goebbels, Adolf Hitler

Description: As the Allies form bombing bases in lands bordering the Atlantic, the Germans try one more time at conquering that area by sneaking a submarine from west of Europe. Unfortunately for them, they get caught and attacked
from all angles. Perhaps the episode that most details the German defeat in the Atlantic at the Allies' hand. Exciting footage culminates the last several minutes, almost as a salute to all the men, living and dead, who helped make the world safe for democracy during these trying times.Time: 27:37
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#1.17 - The Turkey Shoot - 22 February 1953

Episode Cast: Leonard Graves, Chester W. Nimitz, Holland M. Smith

Description: Guam, a U.S. territory, gets invaded by Japan a few days after Pearl Harbor and continues under the Asian country's occupation for two and one half years before the Americans take Guam back amid various Japanese casualties, either by suicide or self-defense. The Guam people are thankful as this episode ends on their smiling faces. It is a wonderful tribute to Guam and their resilience from the Japanese invasion and eventual American
rescue that makes this one of the most inspiring segments.

Time: 27:36
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