Starting at the end of WWI, the effects of political unrest and economic depression gave rise to extremists who take over the governments in Germany, Italy, and Japan. These Axis powers are nationalism and prejudice to rally their populace and push for expansion. Meanwhile, America is content to stay out of the conflicts and their entry into WWII is only assured after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
This account of the early years of WWII covers the early successes of the Axis powers as they dominate every foe they face. It started in 1939 when Germany signed a nonaggression pact with Russia, take over Poland, and then quickly invade and take over Belgium, Holland, and France. Then, despite their pact, the Nazis turn on Russia and are soon at the gates of Moscow. Japan is also covered as they lay waste to the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor in order to continue their expansion in the Far East.
The Road to WWII takes an in-depth look at the years before the conflict. Watch as Hitler comes to power in Germany, Mussolini takes over as the ruler of Italy and Japan begins their swift push into Manchuria and China.
In the early years of WWII, the Axis powers of Germany, Italy and Japan seemed unstoppable. This film chronicles their victories as they quickly push toward their goal of world conquest.
This film shows some of the first scenes of WWII as the Nazi war machine invades Poland. Poland, greatly outnumbered and outgunned, falls rapidly and WWII has begun.
As the Germans smash into Belgium and then into France, the French and English try to hold them back. However, the mighty German war machine was unstoppable and soon had Paris in sight. France lost, another shockingly quick victory for the Nazi empire.
With France struggling to hold back the German blitz, England sends in its Army to help. The English soon found themselves in retreat; fleeing back to the coast with the powerful German military in close pursuit. At Dunkirk, one of the greatest feats in military history transpired when ships of all sorts came to the rescue saving a quarter of a million soldiers from certain defeat.
Covering ten years of Japanese military conquest, this film delves into the reasons behind Japan's aggression in the Far East. From the early invasions of Manchuria and China to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, watch as the Japanese empire is expanded with ruthless force and massive power.
This rare silent newsreel covers the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. Watch as the frightened citizens of Hawaii take to the shelters as the Navy and Air Force try to fight back against the surprise attack from the air.
