"These are the personal stories of war from the people who were closest to the action. Experience the fears, heartbreak, struggles and triumphs of ordinary people who underwent the most extraordinary test of the human spirit. From World War II to the Iraq War, rank-and-file soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen relay how it was to be part of these often famous battles, sharing their diaries, letters, photos and home movies in 10 unforgettable episodes that reveal a side of war not found in the history books"--Container.

Videodisc release of episodes of the television program.

disc 1.Battle of Al Khafji -- Raid at Cabanatuan -- Lam Son 719 -- Ambush in Iraq -- Last of the Buffalo soldiers -- D-Day: first men in -- disc 2. Just one man -- Kiowa down -- Baghdad convoy attack -- Tank battle Vietnam.