The dangerous missions collection [videorecording] / A&E Television Networks ; the History Channel.
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.
Record details
- Physical Description: 4 videodiscs (approximately 752 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [New York, N.Y.] : A&E Television Networks, [2008]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Go on the job with the world's most dangerous professions."Contains 16 episodes from the series.Documentary.Title from container.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Disc 1. Silent wing warriors ; U-Boats ; Forward air controllers ; Ice road truckers -- Disc 2. Daredevils ; Timber! ; Tank crews ; Minesweepers -- 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.
- Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
- Originally broadcast on the History Channel between 2000 and 2002.
- Target Audience Note:
- General.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; Dolby Digital stereo.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Professions.
Soldiers > United States > History.
Special forces (Military science)
Truck drivers.
Loggers.
United States. Army > Parachute troops.
Hostage negotiations.
Historical television programs. - Genre:
- Documentary television programs.
Television series.
Documentary television programs.
Television series.
Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Rutherford County Library System.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountains Branch Library | DVD Dan (Text) | 38801101237813 | Adult Video Fiction | In transit | - |
