Oliver North recounts the "Pueblo incident," when the USS Pueblo was attacked and captured by the North Koreans on Jan. 23, 1968.
A look back at the U.S. Army's Sixth Ranger Battalion's rescue of more than 500 Americans and Allied POWs in the Philippines, during World War II.
The Korean War battle over the Chosin Reservoir is recalled.
Profiling the six men photographed raising the U.S. flag over Iwo Jima during World War II, inspiring the Marine Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The development of U.S. Army paratroopers---including the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles"---is recalled from World War II to the 21st century. Included: the 101st's legendary stand at Bastogne during 1944's Battle of the Bulge. Oliver North hosts.
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The use of animals to assist U.S. armed forces is recalled. Included: dolphins used to seek enemy divers in Vietnam; bats trained to deliver bombs during WWII; a cat used by the CIA as a surveillance operative during the Cold War.
The story of U.S. Army Air Force pilots bombardiers, gunners and navigators who battled Axis opponents over the skies of Europe during World War II.
The 1942 Battle of Midway is recalled in a review of naval tactics and efforts by U.S. intelligence to discern the intentions of the Japanese fleet, which lost four carriers.
In the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Lt. Col. James Doolittle led a bombing raid on Tokyo, Japan.
A look back at the 10th Mountain Division in World War II, an elite group of soldiers who donned skis to battle the enemy in the Italian mountains. Also: Former Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.), a veteran of the unit, reflects on his four-year struggle to recover from the wounds he suffered there.
Secret missions of the 1st Air Commandos during World War II.
More than 1.7 million Americans served in the Korean War from 1950-53, a conflict marked by brutal battles over hills.
Beginning in August 1942, this was America’s first ground offensive in World War II against the Japanese who had been unstoppable in the Pacific. In some of the fiercest combat ever recorded, more than 7000 Americans would die fighting on these distant shores. Japan endured losses of more than thirty thousand. Our Navy sustained some of its greatest losses in history. On this compelling episode of "War Stories with Oliver North," you will go inside Operation Watchtower as Admirals Chester Nimitz and Ernest King lock
Story of survival in the North African desert during 1943.
Profiles of U.S. fighter aces---combat pilots who shot down five or more enemy aircraft---are interspersed with tales of memorable dogfights from World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Mariners who served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II reflect on their service. Also: a member of Hitler's Unterseebootwaffe is interviewed; and the inside of a U-505 is toured.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur is profiled. The biography of the military giant includes interviews with those who served with him and recalls both his triumphs and defeats.
In this gripping episode of "War Stories with Oliver North", you’ll learn how a secret plan unfolded to arm Russia, and how the United States delivered $10 billion of vital supplies to the Soviets through Alaska, Siberia and even Iraq.
Operation Forager, in which Allied forces targeted the Mariana Islands in the Pacific, is recalled.
"Knowledge is power," wrote the English philosopher Sir Francis Bacon. And that's the essence of what spying is all about, attaining information, and therefore, power over an adversary. During World War II, the Abwehr, Germany’s intelligence service, made numerous attempts to infiltrate the United States with spies. Usually dropped off by a U-Boat, their mission was to commit acts of sabotage and to gather top-secret intelligence that would help Germany win the war. But most of the time, they failed. For the first time, in a "War Stories" exclusive, you'll meet Agent 146, Erich Gimpel a former German spy, and Allan Gillies, the FBI agent who ultimately captured him. Find out how they played a dangerous game of cat and mouse in the bustling streets of New York City. In this thrilling episode of "War Stories with Oliver North," you’ll also hear how the FBI and OSS fought their own war in the shadows to overcome rivalries and to stop those who came to do us harm. This is the gripping story of a spy for Hitler's Third Reich and those who caught him.
Their Marine Corps designation was VMF-214, but for millions of people around the world, they will always be remembered by the name they gave themselves: The "Black Sheep Squadron."
The story of Gen. Terry Allen, the commander of the First Infantry Division during its initial battles with Hitler's forces in WWII, is related. Included: an interview with Allen's granddaughter.
The work of the USO is spotlighted. Included: insights from Mickey Rooney, Johnny Grant, Connie Stevens, Ann-Margret, Wayne Newton, Bo Derek, Bob Hope's son Tony, Gary Sinise and Joan Jett.
Soldiers recall what it was like to fight in the 23-day battle that ended up being one of the bloodiest battles in the Vietnam War.
Nurses who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War reflect on their experiences.
Oliver North travels to the city of Berlin to view the remains of the Berlin Wall, which was once a symbol of communist domination.
A profile of Dwight D. Eisenhower, chronicling how he overcame an impoverished childhood in Kansas to lead the Allied war effort in Europe during World War II and become the 34th U.S. president. Included: insights from Pearlie McKeough, who worked for him during WWII; presidential aides Andrew Goodpaster and William Ewald; and granddaughter Susan Eisenhower.
The men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard share stories of their service. Included: a tale of landing troops, on D-Day at Normandy, and at Iwo Jima; and the experience of being aboard a ship when it was torpedoed by a German U-Boat during WWII. Also: the crew of Coast Guard Station New York is accompanied on patrol.
n this dramatic episode of "War Stories with Oliver North," we take you inside the history of war reporting. The reporters, producers, and photographers that cover conflict endure a job that is never easy and always dangerous.
The December 1941 battle for Wake Island, a U.S. air and submarine base in the Pacific, is recalled. Included: the insights of two veterans of the fight, Jack Skaggs and Ewing Laporte.
In October 1944, Americans fought the ultimate battle on the high seas. The Battle for Leyte Gulf was a desperate gamble by the Japanese navy to stop America’s march towards Tokyo. This battle would mark the moment when the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was truly avenged, when like ghosts rising, some of the ships resurrected from the bottom of Pearl Harbor took on the Japanese fleet with devastating results.
A look at Cuba under Fidel Castro. Included: an interview with Huber Matos, one of Castro's most trusted commanders who was later tortured and imprisoned by Castro for 20 years.
The war in Iraq is recounted, from the first stages of the war to the fall of Saddam's regime.
Included: veterans discuss their submarine service during WWII; Pearl Harbor is recalled.
In this thought-provoking episode of “War Stories with Oliver North,” you’ll learn about the men of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service who overcame racism and prejudice to prove their loyalty to America. This unit earned over 18,000 individual decorations during the course of the war.
A look back at the war-crimes trials of 21 German officials following World War II. Albert Speer, Rudolf Hess and Hermann Goering are among those spotlighted. Also examined are trials involving Japanese officials.
From a soldier who lost both of his legs to gunshot wounds and frostbite at Korea’s notorious “Frozen Chosin” to a triple amputee Vietnam veteran who later became a championship skier, the determination of the men you will meet in this special episode of “War Stories with Oliver North” will truly inspire you.
An exploration of "tin can" sailors (nicknamed for their lack of armor) and the sacrifices they made during World War II. Also: several sailors who survived a typhoon in December 1944 recall the ordeal.
The June 1943 invasion of Sicily, which was the first American airborne invasion of World War II, is recalled. Included: interviews with paratroopers Edwin Sayre, Timothy Dyas and Delbert Kuehl, who fought off German tanks while enduring one of the worst friendly-fire incidents in history.
Veterans remember the early stages of the Vietnam War.
The 60th anniversary of VE Day is honored with a look back at the end of the European portion of World War II. Included: an interview with a soldier who spent time with Adolf Hitler in his bunker; the experiences of an American POW who was shot down over Berlin. Also: a veteran who rode across the Rhine with Patton recalls the event.
This compelling episode of “War Stories with Oliver North” marks the sixth time North and his FOX News team has gone to the frontlines of Operation Iraqi Freedom. You are there with the Marines of the 3/2 in “Operation Matador” as they go hunting for terrorists along "rat lines" near the Syrian border.
The battle for the Philippines during World War II is discussed. Col. Ed Ramsey, a veteran who escaped the surrender on the Bataan Peninsula, is interviewed.
A look back at "Operation Rolling Thunder," a U.S. bombing campaign in Vietnam that lasted from 1965 to '68. Included: insights from pilots George "Bud" Day and Paul Galanti.
Now more than 60 years after the attack questions still remain about who should bear the burden of blame for the catastrophe at Pearl Harbor. Was it simply a colossal intelligence failure, a lack of readiness or, as some claim, part of a secret plot at the top of the U.S. government to get America into World War II?
An examination of the roles movies played during World War II. Included: insights from Tony Curtis and Mickey Rooney; and war veterans.
An examination of the World War II battle in the dense Huertgen Forest, near the German city of Aachen, which was among America's costliest campaigns in Europe. Included: American and German veterans recall the conflict.
The life of legendary Gen. George S. Patton is recalled. Included: insights from family members; and Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling.
Women who served in the Armed Forces during World War II recall their experiences.
The story of the Vietnam War battle of Hamburger Hill, a bloody 10-day engagement on Ap Bia Mountain. Here, Oliver North interviews veterans of the fight; and travels to the battle site.
The battle in Eastern Europe during World War II is examined. Included: insights from Romania's King Michael; and from two American soldiers who spent four months as POWs in Romania.
The stories of professional baseball players who served in the military during World War II are recalled. Included: insights from Bob Feller, and archival comments from Ted Williams.
"Prisoners of the Rising Sun" details the WWII Allied POWs who built what became known as "The Bridge on the River Kwai." Also: a survivor from the Japanese "hell ships"; Glenn McDole, one of 11prisoners who escaped the 1944 Palawan Massacre in the Philippines.
A look at life for members of 1st Battalion, 6th Marines in Ramadi. Included: how families at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina have been affected by the deployment. Also: an interview with Sheikh Abdul Saltar Baziya, a Sunni, about how he and the Americans are training Sunni police officers to fight, alongside Syrian forces, against Al Queda.
British statesman Winston Churchill (1874-1965).
Dr. Samuel Goudsmit, Col. Boris Pash and a secret Allied task force were given the job of developing the first atomic bomb.
The Seabees are the U.S. Navy's construction battalions. From the sweltering jungles of Guadalcanal, to the arid deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan, they've upheld their proud tradition as fighters who build and builders who fight.
The 1944 battle of Peleliu, which began with 6000 Marines landing on the tiny South Pacific island defended by 10,000 Japanese troops. Included: interviews with veterans of the battle, including Medal of Honor recipient Everett Pope.
The Battle of Okinawa is recalled. Included: comments from veterans Dan Barton, Herman Buffington and Larry Delewski.
An examination of the War in Terror as it's being played out in the southern Philippines, where U.S. military personnel are aiding the Filipino troops in their efforts against such militant Islamic groups as Abu Sayyaf and Jemaya Islamiya.
The disastrous Aug. 19, 1942, Allied raid on Nazi-occupied Dieppe, France, in which some 1000 Canadian troops were killed.
Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), the nation's 33rd president, is profiled. Included: remarks from George Elsey, Ken Hechler and Milton Kayle, who served in Truman's White House in various capacities; and from his eldest grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel.
The Tuskegee Airmen are remembered. The World War II-era U.S. Army Air Corps unit was home to the nation's first black military airmen.
In 1950, the United States promises to liberate Seoul, South Korea, from North Korean control.
The work of JPAC (Joint POW-MIA Accounting Command) to account for missing Americans from past conflicts and wars is highlighted. Included: the search for Army Maj. Frederick Joel Ransbottom, who was reported missing in Vietnam in 1968; the story of 19 Marine Raiders who were lost on Makin Island in 1942.
The Afghanistan War is examined. Included: the efforts of U.S. forces against the Taliban; the training of Afghan security forces.
In the spring of 1972, the exodus of US troops from South Vietnam left only a small number of American military advisors. These few men, dedicated to Vietnamese freedom, were assigned to South Vietnamese units and scattered throughout the country. To North Vietnam’s General Vo Nguyen Giap it seemed the perfect time to strike a final, deadly blow, and capture all of Vietnam. On Easter Weekend, Giap launched the largest invasion of the war.
U.S. Special Ops war stories from Afghanistan. Also: Gen. David Petraeus assesses the war.
A profile of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th U.S. president, featuring home movies and interviews with former Johnson speechwriter Harry McPherson and former HEW secretary Joseph Califano. Included: the civil-rights reforms he pushed through Congress; the expansion of federal social programs he oversaw; the Vietnam War.
The Italian campaign of World War II (July 1943-May 1945), which resulted in some 300,000 Allied casualties. Included: veterans revisit battle sites, including San Pietro and the Gustav Line.
A Nazi scheme to sabotage industrial targets and spread panic on the east coast of the U.S. in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor is recalled. The plot was foiled by the FBI and the Coast Guard. Oliver North hosts.
The war on drugs in Colombia is examined.
Technological advances in warfare that are making it safer for soldiers, including robots and unmanned aircraft.
As the final American troops leave Iraq by the end of December 2011, this 100th episode of War Stories with Oliver North (2001), looks back at the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform in Iraq. During the nearly nine years of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Oliver North and the "War Stories" team have traveled eight times to the war zone and produced seven episodes chronicling this conflict. This special tribute revisits some of the heroes we met on the ground to see where they are now. We hear their thoughts as the war comes to an end. We also meet some of the troops who will be among the last to leave Iraq as they move on to new assignments, and come home to their families and loved ones across America.
As Europe reels from the coordinated bombing attacks by terrorists in Belgium, the civilized world continues to face the real challenges of fighting Islamic extremism, whether it be on a battlefield or hiding and festering in a family neighborhood. Here in America, with investigations ongoing into ISIS in all 50 states, this new episode of "War Stories" goes deep inside the confrontation between moderate Muslims and the Islamic State's extremist ideology. How is it really playing out on the battlefields in Iraqi Kurdistan? In an exclusive, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph Dunford talks strategy with Oliver North. If boots are needed on the ground, whose feet will be in them? Are our allies doing enough in the fight against ISIS? With former Navy SEAL Leif Babin, we drill down into the "Dark Web" and social media to see how ISIS is leading on the cyber battlefield and what more needs to be done to prevent recruitment of their supporters from around the world. Babin goes inside the ISIS inspired attacks in San Bernardino, California with new details about the trail of the husband and wife terrorists who killed 14 people and wounded 22 others.