Plunge headlong into the great battles and meet the heroes that have shaped the armed forces. With a combination of government documents, combat footage and extensive interviews, this set tells the story of all five branches of the military.

Documentary. Originally broadcast on television in multiple parts between 1997-2004. Special features: Branch heraldry; downloadable historical documents; 17 documentaries; commentary from renowned scholars and historians; interviews with highly decorated soldiers; bonus film "Pageantry of the Corps". Title from container. Originally broadcast on the History Channel in 1997. Special features: Bonus film: Pageantry of the Corps; U.S. Marine Corps Heraldry. Originally broadcast on the History Channel in 2003. Special features: Downloadable book: military aeronautics 1935-1945; U.S. Air Force Heraldry. Special features: Downloadable historical documents; U.S. Coast Guard Heraldry. Originally broadcast on the History Channel in 2000. Special features: U.S. Navy Heraldry; Doownloadable books: U.S. naval aviation in the Pacific.

[Vol. 1]: The battle history of the United States Marines -- [Vol. 2]: The battle history of the United States Navy -- [Vol. 3]: The battle history of the United States Army -- [Vol. 4]: The battle history of the United States Air Force -- [Vol. 5]: The battle history of the United States Coast Guard.