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The apple is a quintessential staple in the tapestry of America. We discover the story of the apple is as complex as American history itself, often referred to as 'our democratic fruit'.
Winter 1944 to 1945. The Allies are unprepared for Hitler's counterattack in the Ardennes Forest of Belgium and Luxembourg. It is the biggest battle of the war on the Western Front, fought during the coldest winter in memory. By the time the Battle of the Bulge is over, Hitler's enormous gamble has ended in disaster and the Russians are approaching Berlin. Meanwhile, in the Santo Tomas Camp in the Philippines, thousands of internees await liberation. A series by Ken Burns. Part 11 of 14.
Winter to Spring 1945. On the island of Iwo Jima, the marines face 21,000 Japanese defenders who, without hope of reinforcement, have been ordered to kill as many Americans as possible before being killed themselves. Once the island is taken, Allied bombers set the cities of Japan ablaze, killing thousands and leaving millions homeless. In Europe, Americans are crossing the Rhine and driving into Germany, while the Russians are within 50 miles of Berlin. A series by Ken Burns. Part 12 of 14.
South Vietnamese forces fighting on their own in Laos suffer a terrible defeat. Massive U.S. airpower makes the difference in halting an unprecedented North Vietnamese offensive. After being re-elected by a landslide, Nixon announces Hanoi has agreed to a peace deal. American prisoners of war will finally come home - to a bitterly divided country. A film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Part 9 of 10.
Advancements in aeronautics and weaponry reshaped battle strategies. From bombers to fighters, witness the dawn of a new era as militaries vie for dominance in the skies. Part 3 of 4.
