WWII's Greatest Raids

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WWII's Greatest RaidsEvery war has certain events that are key moments that help shape the battle's outcome. This series takes a look at some of the raids that were crucial to success for the Allies during World War II. Episodes investigate how groups such as the U.S. Army Rangers, British Special Air Service and Black Devil Brigade changed the course of the war through courage, daring and commitment. The show embeds with the elite groups of soldiers and follows them on the missions that proved to be key actions during the war.

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American Heroes Channel • Aired Sep 07, 2014 • 44mS1, EP6 "Commando Do or Die"A look back at the British Commandos' cunning raid in 1942; in a ship disguised as a German destroyer, they targeted the vital German port at St. Nazaire.

American Heroes Channel • Aired Aug 31, 2014 • 44mS1, EP5 "SAS vs. Rommel"The British Army's Special Air Service launches a daring raid on a German airfield in the Sahara Desert.

American Heroes Channel • Aired Aug 24, 2014 • 44mS1, EP4 "Strike From the Sky"The British Light Infantry enters northern France by glider, then seizes two important bridges from a heavily armed enemy.

American Heroes Channel • Aired Aug 17, 2014 • 44mS1, EP3 "Hitler's Last Bridge"American GIs are assigned to save the last remaining gateway to the Third Reich before the Germans can destroy it.

American Heroes Channel • Aired Aug 10, 2014 • 44mS1, EP2 "Mountain Massacre"The Black Devils, an elite mountain warfare unit made up of American and Canadian commandos, takes on heavily entrenched German defenses during World War II.

American Heroes Channel • Aired Aug 03, 2014 • 44mS1, EP1 "Rangers Lead the Way"U.S. Army Rangers play a crucial role in the Invasion of Normandy, the largest amphibious assault in history.

Every war has certain events that are key moments that help shape the battle's outcome. This series takes a look at some of the raids that were crucial to success for the Allies during World War II. Episodes investigate how groups such as the U.S. Army Rangers, British Special Air Service and Black Devil Brigade changed the course of the war through courage, daring and commitment. The show embeds with the elite groups of soldiers and follows them on the missions that proved to be key actions during the war.

Original Air Date: Aug 6, 2014

Genres: DocuseriesTV Series

Rating: TVPG

Playback: HD

1 seasons available on demand (6 episodes)

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