From World War II to today, men and women have undertaken roles that involve overwhelming peril, seemingly unbeatable odds, and almost certain death. From lumberjacks in remote forests to truckers on an ice road to tank crews and pathfinders in war zones. Witness terrifying assignments as paratroopers land behind enemy lines, Navy demolition units clear obstacles before D-Day, British battalions take out German gun batteries, just to name a few.

Documentary. Title from container. "Go on the job with the world's most dangerous professions." Contains 16 episodes from the series.

Vol. 1 :Disc 1. Silent wing warriors ; U-Boats ; Forward air controllers ; Ice road truckers -- Disc 2. Daredevils ; Timber! ; Tank crews ; Minesweepers -- Vol. 2 : Disc 3. Dangerous missions of D-Day ; Marine raiders ; Forward observers ; Pathfinders -- Disc 4. Rescue swimmers ; Merrill's marauders ; Assault on Iwo Jima ; Hostage negotiators.