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In the second chapter, the three presenters explore the devastation that the fire caused. Part 2 of 3.
March 1942 to December 1942. With U-boats menacing the East Coast, and little good news from overseas, many worry that the United States is utterly unprepared to fight in a 'total war'. But after six months of gruelling combat on Guadalcanal, the Americans finally stop Japan's expansion in the Pacific. A series by Ken Burns. Part 2 of 14.
President Kennedy inspires idealistic young Americans to serve their country, and wrestles with how deeply to get involved in South Vietnam. As the increasingly autocratic Diem regime faces a growing Communist insurgency and widespread Buddhist protests, a grave political crisis unfolds. Part 2 of 10.
The peace dividend after the end of the Cold War has been used up. In the 75th year of its existence, NATO and its member countries are undergoing a profound self-discovery.
In this series, historian Paul Murton sets out to experience life on Scotland’s magnificent islands. He uncovers the past and reveals its connections with the present, pointing to all that makes these islands quirky, surprising and beautiful. Part 3 of 6.