The American 1998

History Channel - Foot Soldier: The Allies (1998)
DVDRip | 720x544 | .AVI/DivX @ 2356 Kbps | 47mn 39s | 895 MiB
Audio: English AC3 256 kbps, 2 channels | Subs: None
Genre: Documentary

Some were civilians transformed nearly overnight into soldiers. Some were the staunch protectors of an island nation and its far-flung holdings. Together, they won World War II. THE ALLIES is a unique look at the greatest conflict in history as seen through the eyes of the soldiers who fought for America and Britain. Examine how the grand strategies of the Allied commanders were made real by these unsung heroes, and stand beside them in some of the most storied battles ever fought, from North Africa to D-Day to the Pacific campaign. See how the American army was built from scratch, and watch rare footage of their training. It's a remarkable, intimate view of war at its most immediate, told by the men who were there.

Charles Mingus, one of the most creative forces in American 20th Century music, is examined in depth through archive footage and interviews with two former wives and numerous former bandmates. The music of Charles Mingus goes beyond simple categorization. Schooled in classical music, with his early professional exposure in the Los Angeles swing scene, Mingus moved through numerous styles, working with the major innovaters, such as Bud Powell, Charles Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, & Eric Dolphy. A volatile personality, his gentle and extreme sides are both in view.