DESERT VICTORY: Documentary about the titanic conflict between the opporsing forces of Generals Rommel and Montgomery. THE GREAT BATTLE OF THE VOLGA: Documentary capturing the raw emotional power of the shattering battle fought by Russian forces attempting to defend the city of Leningrad. PRELUDE TO WAR: Documentary showing how diplomatic and political snafus made in the wake of World War I planted the seeds of World War II. THE NAZIS STRIKE: Documentary that assembles newsreel footage to trace the ascent of Adolf Hitler and his ravening hunger for global domination.

A mix of war movies and documentaries that detail great battles and campaigns.

Desert victory / director, David McDonald -- Great battle of the Volga / director, 150 Soviet Army camermen -- Prelude to war / director, Frank Capra -- Nazis strike / director, Frank Capra.