America's bomber planes fall far short of expectation. Robert Vaughn hosts this riveting look at American combat history.                              

The age of invention changes the face of battle--from the Civil War until now. Robert Vaughn looks at American combat history.                         

The U.S. learns vital lessons about modern weaponry from an unlikely source--Germany. Robert Vaughn looks at American combat history.                  

The U.S. launches its fighter bombers. Robert Vaughn hosts this riveting look at American combat history.                                              

The U.S. brings amphibious warfare into the modern age. Robert Vaughn hosts this riveting look at American combat history.                             

The U.S. struggles to match the brilliant tank tactics of their enemies. Robert Vaughn looks at American combat history.                               

The U.S. pays in human lives for the tragic mistakes of its military leaders. Robert Vaughn looks at American combat history.                          

Host Robert Vaughn examines the bloodiest battles in U.S. military history and offers chilling insights into the possibility of WWIII.                 

America's mighty old battleships still command power on the seas. Robert Vaughn hosts this riveting look at American combat history.                   

The aircraft carrier becomes the ultimate striking force. Robert Vaughn hosts this riveting look at American combat history.                           

The arrival of the electronic age changes the face of warfare. Robert Vaughn hosts this riveting look at American combat history.                      

U.S. submarines take command of the sea. Robert Vaughn hosts this riveting look at American combat history.                                            

Death in the air claims America's elite fighter pilots. Robert Vaughn hosts this riveting look at American combat history.                             

A review of the Battle of El Alamein in 1942, where the British Eighth Army, led by Bernard Montgomery, defeated Germany's Afrika Korps, led by Erwin Rommel. The strategically and psychologically decisive battle saved the Suez Canal.

Allied forces strike boldly at the German defenses in the fishing villages of the Italian coast.                                                       

A massive amphibious landing in North Africa is the proving ground for the European invasion. Soldiers from both sides recall the victories and defeats of WWII.