PBS Military Specials
PBS Military Specials

PBS Military Specials (2008)

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1 Season
November 8, 2008
English
War & Politics

Synopsis

PBS' collection of award-winning Military Specials tell the tales of America's military heroes and their tremendous acts of courage. Trace the history of the revered U.S. Military Academy and explore the unique Warrior Culture of the United States Marine Corps. Meet the brave soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen whose actions have made military history, from Prisoners-of-War and the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II to living recipients of the Military's most prestigious Medal of Honor. PBS Military Specials takes you on a journey through historic battlegrounds and modern day memorials with personal accounts of bravery and daring.

Network

PBS Digital Studios

Episodes

Episodes

Medal of Honor
E1

Medal of Honor

Nov 8, 2008
126 min

The story of the Medal of Honor- The highest U.S. award for valor in combat.

The Price of Freedom
E2

The Price of Freedom

Nov 15, 2008
40 min

An award-winning, high definition film that tells the tale of a different band of brothers.

True Whispers The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers
E3

True Whispers The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers

Nov 22, 2008
50 min

This program explores the personal and heartfelt story of the Navajo Code Talkers.

West Point
E4

West Point

Nov 29, 2008
126 min

West Point reveals the institution's influence on the nation throughout the past 200 years.

American Valor
E5

American Valor

Dec 6, 2008
85 min

From Bull Run to Mogadishu, American Valor takes a moving and compelling look at America's military heroes.

The Marines
E6

The Marines

Dec 13, 2008
85 min

This documentary examines the unique warrior culture of the United States Marine Corps.

Details

Original Title

PBS Military Specials

Status

Returning Series

Seasons

1

Episodes

6