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1) Patton
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Story of General Patton in World War II whose military brilliance was balanced by his inability to deal with the social and political aspects of war, causing him difficulties in his dealings with the War Department.
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Susan Murphy gets turned into a giant monster on her wedding day when a meteorite from outer space hits her. She is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger, on a desperate order from The President, the motley group of Monsters are called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction.
4) MacArthur
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In 1942, with his position in the Philippines made hopeless by Japan's destruction of more than half the planes in his Far East Command, MacArthur leaves pledging, "I shall return!" MacArthur does return with riveting victories in the Pacific and the deft handling of the democratization of Japan. He is also armed with Presidential aspirations. While serving in Korea in 1951, his colossal ego and insubordination result in dismissal by President Truman....
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Susan Murphy gets turned into a giant monster on her wedding day when a meteorite from outer space hits her. She is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger, on a desperate order from The President, the motley group of Monsters are called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction.
6) Gettysburg
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On July 1, 1863, more than 150,000 Union and Confederate soldiers were drawn into one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. When it was all over, 50,000 men had paid the ultimate price. Today, Gettysburg is known as the turning point of the war and a pivotal event in American history. Featuring some of the most authentic Civil War battle scenes ever committed to film, and outstanding performances by the cast, "Gettysburg" accurately depicts...
7) Grant
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The dramatized mini-series examines Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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A group of paranoia-inspired, war-happy generals manage to initiate an "accidential" nuclear apocalypse. Joint Chief of Staff "Buck" Turgidson and Air Force Strategic Commander Jack Ripper, order a bomber squadron to attack the USSR. This triggers a Soviet secret weapon called the 'Doomsday Machine.' The weapon is a diabolical retaliatory missile system. In an attempt to advert this catastrophe, British Captain Lionel Mandrake becomes the only person...
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The true story of Benedict Arnold, a man trapped by pride and love. After being disgraced by the Continental Congress and resigning his commission, Arnold is coaxed back into service. But his marriage to a loyalist woman leads to scandal, and the lack of support he received drives him to defect.
11) Washington
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Explores the full arc of George Washington's journey and weaves together dramatic live-action sequences, excerpts from Washington's letters and insights from a roster of notable experts, historians, and scholars to tell a very personal story about the evolution of one of history's most iconic leaders.
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Where Eagles Dare: An American general is shot down over Germany during WWII and captured. Unknown to the Germans, he has full knowledge of the D-Day operation. British Intelligence puts together a team to rescue him, but an American is in the squad for reason unknown.
Kelly's Heroes : World War II soldiers learn of a fortune of gold bars that the Germans have stashed in enemy territory, and decide to steal the loot.
13) Shot to pieces
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True story of Harvard student, William F. Bartlett, who joins the Union Army during the American Civil War. Bartlett sustains serious wounds on two occasions, each time returning to the battlefield after recovery. He eventually becomes a general, is captured and imprisoned, and survives to return home and marry the woman he loves. Story is told through dramatization and stills. Shows details of combat, surgery, prison life, and the home front.
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Media magnate Dottie Peale has her own candidate for an international atomic committee, but the President chooses Maj. Gen. Melville "Ironpants" Goodwin. So, she asks Goodwin to spend the weekend at her estate. Dottie plans to set him up for a fall ... and ends up falling in love.
15) Kill cavalry
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US General Hudson ₁Kill Cavalry₂ Kilpatrick is on a mission to eliminate CS General Joseph Wheeler. He devises a plan to take over the small town of Barnwell, SC, hoping to draw Wheeler out, but Wheeler is already one step ahead.
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A Rolls Royce Silver Cloud drove him to airports; the British film industry kowtowed to his power; the great Hollywood studios fawned at his feet. Sir Alexander Korda, one of the world's most flamboyant movie tycoons, rose from obscurity in rural Hungary to become a legendary filmmaker. With him were his brothers, Zoltan and Vincent, all living charmed lives in circles that included H. G. Wells, Sir Lawrence Olivier, Marlena Dietrich, Vivien Leigh,...
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Lieutenant Commander Harm Rabb, Jr. is back to prosecute all crimes, accidents, and espionage related to the Navy and Marine Corps. He and his partner, Major Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie, use their wits to solve the mysteries behind the cases. In this season, cases aboard carriers, submarines, and even a hijacked plane demand their attention. And as Admiral Chegwidden finds romance, and Bud and Harriet adjust to parenthood, the whole gang travels to Australia....
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The men and women of the Navy's Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps are back. In this season, Commander "Harm" Rabb and Major "Mac" MacKenzie both find romance but also suffer heartache. And while they might take on Cuban terrorists and Russian spies, they still manage to make it to the wedding between Bud and Harriet. 'JAG' digs deep to portray the human side of the military experience and show the bravery of those who give all for their country.
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