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Still photos taken from the more than 100 films in Zeno's Complete World War 2 Warbird Video Collection.

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Still photos from films shot during the North African Campaign in World War 2: an M3 tank, a Messerschmidt Me 110 fighter/bomber, Patton's infantry in action, servicing a P-38 fighter, Tiger Tanks in action, and a Panzer Mk 3 tank.

Endgame in North Africa:The Final Defeat of Rommel's Afrika Corps

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*News From the Front in North Africa 1942 Shot In Technicolor by US Army, Navy and O.S.S. cameraman in Morrocco, Algeria and Tunisia, November-December 1942. A new Archival release with color correction. Hands down some of the best color footage we have seen from World War 2.T his was tough "on the job training" for the brand new American Army and Air Corps.
Highlights include: Very low level Luftwaffe bombing and staffing runs against shipping, towns, troops and and airfields by Ju 88s. He 111's and very rare shots of ME 210s flying right overhead. The Battle of Taboura unfolds in broad valley in a panoramic tableau right out of a scene from "Patton" -- and you get an armchair view of the action. German Tiger tanks and infantry advance in the open and are turned back by withering Allied gun fire. See a low altitude dogfight between P-38s. Spitfires and Messerschmidts, as photographed from the ground. Footage of tactical combat maneuvering like this between fighters is extremely rare!* A treasure trove of early war color footage of Allied forces, including Grant medium and Stewart light takes, half tracks, jeeps, and US and British soldiers in combat kit both at rest and in fierce fighting.
*Tunisian Victory An American-British feature length co production in very good black and white film, reminiscent of the Academy Award Winner, "The True Glory." This is the climactic final chapter in the defeat of Rommel's Africa Korps told in an epic, wide ranging presentation. American, British, and French forces strike from the West in Operation Torch, landing in Morocco and Algeria, the first major amphibious strike of World War 2. British and Commonwealth forces continue their drive from Egypt, through the Mareth Line in Southern Tunisia. And "action packed" is an understatement! You'll see all aspects of Allied air, sea, parachute and ground operations from beach landings through the final mass surrender of the Africa Korps, including a mountain of dramatic combat footage ranging across the North African front. There's a wide variety of Allied and Axis tanks and armored vehicles featured too, along with many aircraft like the A-20, B-25,B-17, B-24, Spitfire,Hurricane, Beaufighter, P-38, P-39, P-40 and more in action. The film has plenty of animated strategic and tactical maps that make this complex operation easy to grasp.

Still photos from films Interrogation of Enemy Airmen 1943, Merrill's Marauders and the 88th Fighter Squadron in Burma, and Operation Carpetbagger: Air Dropping Agents and Supplies into Nazi Occupied Europe, shot during World War 2.

Special Operations During World War 2 DVD

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Three unique World War II films on one DVD
Interrogation of Enemy Airmen 1943 From the CIA Archives. Techniques for Air Intelligence Officers for interrogating captured German, Italian and Japanese pilot's and aircrew. Shows how different national characteristics and individual personalities should be adapted to and dealt with. Includes interrogation recreations of POWs conducted by actual U.S. intelligence officers plus much more on intelligence gathering methods.

Merrill's Marauders and the 88th Fighter Squadron in Burma All the known footage of Merrill's Marauder's 5307th Composite Unit (provisional) covert deep penetration mission behind Japanese lines through the Burmese jungle to capture the Japanese airfield at Myitkyina, narrated by the combat cameraman who shot the film. Bonus footage includes an up close look at 88th Fighter Squadron P-40 dive bombers flying out of captured Myitkyina airfield, giving close air support for the Marauder's assault on the town itself. Highlights: distinctive skull marked P-40Fs, unique from the cockpit views of dive bombing runs and 88th FS armorers custom fitting 250 pound Navy HE depth charges with fins & detonators for use against jungle fortifications.
Operation Carpetbagger: Air Dropping Agents and Supplies into Nazi Occupied Europe From the Archives of the Central Intelligence Agency. Shows the super secret O.S.S operation run out of Harrington, England for air dropping supplies and agents into Nazi occupied Europe. Highlights include mission planning and flight operations briefing sessions and a very detailed account of how different kinds of weapons, ammunition and other supplies were packed in custom containers and loaded onto specially modified B-24s for moonlit parachute drops.

A serviceman undergoes hypnosis during treatment

John Huston's Let There Be Light DVD

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"Let There Be Light" was commissioned by the United States Army Signal Corps at the end of World War 2. There are no actors in this true life documentary. For the first time on film, Huston explored the diagnosis and treatment of what used to be called "battle fatigue" or "shell shock" among returning servicemen. This condition is now know as PTSD - post traumatic stress disorder. Public showing of "Let There Be Light" was suppressed soon after completion and it wasn't released for 30 years because of a feared negative effect on recruiting and public morale. But it's a story that must be told because it's still highly relevant to our times.

Stills from from "The Stilwell Road and the China-Burma-India Campaign in World War 2"

The Stilwell Road & the China-Burma-India Campaign in World War 2

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The story of China-Burma-India (CBI) campaign is one of the most under-reported, yet most dramatic, exciting and important actions in World War 2. Allied forces were remarkably diverse: Brits, Americans, Australians, New Zealanders, Chinese, Indians, Gurkhas, Chindits, Burmese, Africans and local tribesman fought hardened Japanese troops in a remarkably forbidding environment, ranging from disease ridden jungle to the high passes in the Himalayas. Traditional frontal assaults were supplemented by parachute and glider drops, deep penetration operations by special forces, and the airborne seizure of enemy airfields to bring in troops behind their lines. Air power played a vital role in supporting ground actions and ferrying troops and supplies by C-46s & C-47s. Add to that that one of the great construction feats of World War 2, the building of the Stilwell road to supply China through some of the most challenging terrain in the world and flying supplies over "The Hump" and you have one of the epic tales of the War.

*The Stilwell Road & the CBI Narrated by Ronald Reagan This is a very detailed strategic and tactical account of the entire campaign in the CBI, from the Chinese construction of the Burma Road in 1939 through the Japanese invasion of Burma, Allied counterattacks, Japanese counterattacks and the opening of the new Stilwell road to China in 1945.

* Why We're Here in the CBI (1945, 33:00, B&W) This filmed report was delivered by General Daniel Sultan, who succeeded General Stilwell as commander of Burma/India operations. When surveyed, 50% of US forces responded that they didn't know why they were in seemingly obscure South East Asia, "fighting to save the Chinese and the British Empire," instead of Europe or the highly publicized island campaigns in the South Pacific. In response, the General shows the vital strategic importance of keeping China in the war and the essential role (and sacrifices) of British and Chines forces

* The Joseph W Stilwell Story This is the life of "Viniger Joe" Stilwell, one of the most brilliant, hardest driving, and at times most difficult to manage and work with Allied commanders in World War 2

* Traffic Control in CBI Gives a very rare and unique behind the scenes look at transport & supply routing in one of the most logistically challenging theaters in World War 2. Millions of tons of supplies had to be funneled through the busy port of Calcutta, loaded on trucks that were transported to the rail head at Ledo, to front line troops fighting the Japanese, and eventually to China via the Stilwell Road.

World War 2 still photos taken from German Newsreels including Junkers JU 88 bombers, Focke Wulf FW 190 fighter bombers over Russia, King Tiger Tanks, Luftwaffe night fighter ace Leopold Fellerer, and Panzerjager Hornisse (Hornets) armed with 88s

World War 2 Through Axis Eyes: Captured German Newsreels Plus Tiger Tank Manual

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A treasure trove of World War 2 newsreels shown in Germany, occupied counties and countries friendly to the Axis. The pictures tell the story -- German combat cameramen were well known celebrities for good reason. "I regularly watch the cable history channels, but most of this footage is completely new to me or I had only seen brief snippets from it before. From a raucous ready room at a Luftwaffe Night Fighter base to the frozen steppes of Russia, this is a tremendous collection of combat and World War 2 historical footage." Zeno

Photos of M-10 tank destroyers in training at Fort hood Texas, an M4 Sherman tank fighting with the 10th Armored Division at the Battle of the Bulge, and an m3 Grant tank in action early in World War 2

Armored Attack! US Tanks in Action in World War 2

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*The 10th Armored Division in World War 2: Tigers on the Loose. ( Archival footage and interviews. The 10th Armored Division served with distinction with George Patton's Third Army from the Fall of 1945 through the final defeat of the German Army in May 1945. This thorough documentary, prepared by the US Army's Pictorial Center after the war, combines excellent archival film footage, comprehensive maps, and in depth interviews with key personnel from Commanding General William H.H. Morris down the chain of command to front line NCOs.

* Tank Destroyer Boot Camp in Color This unique color documentary gives a rare look inside "Camp" Hood's tank destroyer troop training school in 1943. Includes up close looks at M 10 Tank Destroyers and camp facilities. Highlights include target practice using field guns and M10s against moving targets, field maneuvers against tanks, live fire exercises, armored infantry assaults and bazooka training.

* Operating Light and Medium Tanks Features M5 "Stuart" light and M3 "Lee" medium tanks inside and out in a variety of situations. You'll learn about engines, instruments, fuel systems, starting, gear shifting, turning, breaking, general driving instruction, track maintenance and more.

* TM 9-1729A Technical Manual for Light Tanks M5 ("Stuart"), M5A1, and M24 ("Chaffee"), 75mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 and Twin Motor Carriage 40-mm Gun M19: Engines, Cooling Systems and Fuel Systems. 150 pages in Adobe Acrobat ,pdf file format.

* M4 "Sherman" M4A3 Medium Tank Technical manual 64 pages in Adobe Acrobat ,pdf file format. Includes technical data, operating instructions, engines and more.

Photo of an M110 Tank Destroyer in action in Normandy during World War 2 from the Academy Award winning documentary film, The True Glory.

The True Glory: From D-Day to the Elbe

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* "The True Glory" From D-Day to the Elbe The classic Academy Award winning documentary is brought back to life See the campaign across Northern Europe as told through the lenses of hundreds of combat cameramen and eye witness accounts. Ike says "Teamwork wins Wars.". An absolute must see.Inspirational with some of the most memorable footage I have seem from World War II. Highly recommended!" Zeno

Photo of a GI in Italy taken from John Huston's award winning World War 2 film film The Battle of San Pietro.

The Battle of San Pietro plus Operating the M1 Rifle DVD

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The Battle of San Pietro DVD c 2008 All Rights Reserved
* San Pietro Exclusive edition!

Director John Huston's "San Pietro" was one of the most dramatic and controversial combat documentary films to come out of World War II. Almost alone, it portrayed dead and wounded American soldiers and civilians on the battlefield (though always with reverence) and unflinchingly revealed the face of War. The Battle of San Pietro was fought from 8-17 December, 1943, with Fifth Army forces attacking from the south against the heavily defended German "Winter Line" in and around the town of San Pietro Infine, south of Monte Cassino, between Naples and Rome.

*Rifle U.S. Caliber .30 M1: Principles of Operation

The US Infantry's fabled rifle was the M1. Although the it has attained legendary status as the companion of the vast majority of US troops, it's truly revolutionary role is still not fully appreciated. Designed by the brilliant John C. Garand, the M1 was the first semi-automatic rifle issued en masse to the army of any nation. This World War II Army Signal Corps film takes you inside and out of the operation of John C. Garand's ingenious design.
* Rifle, Caliber .30, M1, M1C (Snipers) and M1D (Snipers) DS, GS, Depot Maintenance Manual Including Repair Parts and special tools lists. 76 pages in Adobe Acrobat .pdf file format. This is the M1 rifle technical manual, including tools & equipment, inspection, maintenance, trouble shooting, overhaul, description & data and more.

Put all your pilot's manuals on one CD-ROM

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Pilot's manuals on our DVDs are viewable on PC or Mac based DVD players. Don't have a DVD player on your computer? We can put the manuals for all the DVDs in your order on a separate CD-ROM that will play on any home computer for just $1.00.

Photo of a GI firing a Tommy Gun from the World War 2 US Army training film Mastering the Thompson Sub Machine Gun.

Mastering the Thompson Submachine Gun in 6 Parts DVD

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Mastering the Thompson Submachine Gun
This is the definitive film series produced by the Army Signal Corps in 1942-43 to train troops in the use of this outstanding weapon.
Part 1: Principles of Operation A detailed explanation of the inner workings of the Thompson delivered through a live tear down, with supplemental animation.
Part 2: Assembly and Disassembly Learn the theory and practice of the strip down and reassembly of the Thompson – the Army way -- according to functional groups.
Part 3: Manual of Arms Learn the unique requirements of presenting your Thompson on the parade ground.
Part 4. Loading & Firing (1) Detailed instructions on packing both drum and clip magazines and attaching them to the weapon. Setting and firing single shot and automatic bursts. Bolt operation, Dealing with jams in the field. Operating the sights.
Part 5. Loading & Firing (2) Different types of ammunition and their uses. Safety precautions during assembly and in the field.
Part 6. Marksmanship Blackening your sights using an open flame. Triangulating your sights for accuracy. Estimating range. Firing positions: Standing, kneeling, prone and seated. How to neutralize muzzle climb, even during extended bursts. See the Thompson used in a training field exercise. Firing at aircraft.
Includes 30 page Thompson Submachine Gun Model 1928 manual in Adobe Acrobat .pdf file format

Photo of Medal of Honor winner Lt Commander George L. Street, leading a submarine torpedo attack aboard the Tirante against Japanese shipping in the Pacific in World War 2.

Dive! Dive! Dive! DVD

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Submarine Warfare in the Pacific New This film was completed shortly after the end of the War and contains dramatic footage on US submarine operations you won't find anywhere else. See Tirante, Trigger and other subs in action along with their crews.
The Capture of U-505 New During June, 1944, Task Force "Guadalcanal" under Captain Daniel V. Gallery was on station off West Africa, hunting U-Boats. Gallery's objective was to capture a German submarine intact, for the first time ever. Here's how he did it
Design for War New Battle of the Atlantic, 1939-1941. Hitler unleashes the U-Boats. The Allies try to protect convoys. U-Boat "aces" in action.
Killers and the Killed New Victory in the Atlantic, 1943-1945. The Allies develop an effective air and sea ant-submarine strategy to close the "mid-ocean gap."
Full Fathom Five New The Road to Victory in the Pacific 1942-1945. The US builds, trains and deploys an amazingly effective submarine force in the Pacific

Still photo taken from the Wold War 2 training film "Automatic Weapons: American vs. German featuring a variety of American and German automatic weapons in a head-to head contest.

German and American Automatic Weapons in World War 2

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German and American Automatic Weapons in World War 2 DVD
Automatic Weapons: American vs. German The film uses a pair of memorable "shootouts" to compare the relative strengths of US automatic weapons with captured German counterparts.
Enemy Weapons: German infantry Small Arms Captured German arms are used to familiarize American troops with the weapons of their adversary.
Employment of Heavy Machine Guns in the Attack In the popular mind, the machine gun is thought of as a supremely effective defensive weapon. This film shows tactics that were used to make it a potent part of offensive operations.
Rifle, Automatic Cal. .30 Browning M1918A2: Principles of Operation A thorough introduction to the operation of the BAR, including operational features, magazines and tripods, and a detailed strip down using live action and animated illustrations.
Includes two manuals: a 94 page Browning .30 cal , M1919A4 air cooled machine gun manual and a 57 page .30 Cal Browning M1918A2 automatic rifle manual in Adobe Acrobat .pdf file format.

Photo of a M4 Sherman tank taken during the Battle for St Vith in the Battle of the Bulge during World War 2

The Battle at St.Vith plus Mastering the Bazooka Rocket Launcher

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The Battle at St. Vith

This remarkable documentary of a critical engagement in the Battle of the Bulge combines eyewitness reports from key participants on both sides with outstanding archival footage, detailed maps, and a return to revisit the actual terrain where each phase of this desperate battle was fought..

Mastering the Bazooka Rocket Launcher

The Bazooka was a revolutionary weapon that combined a man portable "Stove pipe" rocket launcher with a shaped charge warhead, putting awesome firepower in the hands of a single soldier at extended ranges for the first time.

Launcher, Rocket, AT, M1 Technical Manual in Adobe Acrobat pdf file format.