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This category contains numbers videos of weapons, aircraft, and other military vehicles used by soldiers in the war.
There are 14 videos in this category and 11 videos in 1 subcategory.
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Ages: 14 - 18
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In this video clip, discover how the Browning 50-caliber machine gun changed the face of U.S. combat, from its inception during World War II to its continued role in obliterating large targets. (1:42)
July 21, 2012 at 05:13 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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During World War II, aircraft engineers began to better understand compressibility, an aerodynamic effect that can cause pilots to lose control of their planes. In this video clip, find out how the problem was tackled. (1:32)
August 20, 2012 at 02:07 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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The Second World War was fought amid evolving technologies and ideologies, and as such it became one of the bloodiest wars in history. Total war put civilians at risk for the first time, and new weapons like German u-boats and the unprecedented use o...f air warfare facilitated mass casualties. However, the concentration camp was the Nazis’ worst weapon. In this video clip, explore some of the tactics and weapons used during the Second World War. (4:08)
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March 28, 2012 at 08:44 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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Armored tanks provided extra firepower and mobility during World War II. Each armored tank was controlled by brave men known as tankers. In this video clip, learn more about the diversity of war tanks and how the U.S. used them in battle. (3:16)
June 16, 2012 at 07:13 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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In this History 360 video clip, take a look at how life was aboard the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier. Listen to marines as they describe the daily life living aboard the ship and their descriptions of the many attacks. (2:43)
June 17, 2012 at 09:32 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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In this video clip, marvel at the unprecedented speed, strength and seemingly endless range of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber, one of the most recognizable heavy bombers of World War II. (1:49)
July 21, 2012 at 06:18 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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In this Battle 360 video clip, take a look at how the Enterprise is company to the naval Task Force. Learn a little bit about the task force and how much punch they pack in one blow. (2:30)
June 17, 2012 at 09:46 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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In this video clip, find out how the world's first strategic fighter plane, the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, allowed the Japanese to achieve air superiority in World War II, at least until the Allied planes came along. (1:27)
July 21, 2012 at 06:23 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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During the lead-up to World War II, the Desoto branch of the Chrysler group capitalized on U.S. military expansion by producing the B-26 bomber. In this video clip, find out what challenges they overcame to achieve one of the highest military accepta...nce rates of any plane during the war. (2:08)
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July 22, 2012 at 10:34 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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In this video clip, take a brief look at the success of the F-6F Hellcat in the raid on Wake Island during World War II. (2:49)
July 22, 2012 at 10:41 PM
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