While "missing in action" soldiers are popularly associated with the Vietnam conflict, scores of brave pilots went missing during World War II on and around the islands of Palau. In this moving documentary, the western Pacific region is explored by Dr. Patrick Scannon and a team of volunteers, who hope to shed light on the status of these servicemen who vanished from the field of battle. 67 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

Experience the intrigue of World War II with this remarkable History Channel documentary. Featuring interviews with MI9 veterans and others who managed to escape the clutches of the Axis powers, the program chronicles the incredible stories of Airey Neave, the first person to escape from the infamous Colditz Castle, and H.G. "Blondie" Hasler, whose 1942 canoe-powered raid in France became the stuff of wartime legend. 50 min. Soundtrack: English.

Experience the horrors of World War II from the perspective of the German armed forces with this explosive and informative collection of newsreel footage taken by German news crews during the conflict. You'll see the members of the Kriegsmarine, the Luftwaffe, and Wermacht in the thick of battle, as well as U-boat crews and Panzer tank teams on the prowl. This four-disc set is a must-have for WWII buffs! 8 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English.

Before the devastating deployment of atomic weaponry ended World War II, the terrifying prospect of germ warfare loomed as word reached President Roosevelt that the Axis powers were developing biological weaponry. As the president gave U.S. scientists the go-ahead to pursue similar weapons, dire moral questions emerged. This "American Experience" program covers the unsettling arms race of the 1940s and '50s. 60 min. Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

This rip-roaring combination from the BBC of archival footage, computer graphics, and detailed information raises the bar for World War II chronicles in two sweeping series focused on the military heroes and the ingenious but lethal technology that characterized the devastating conflict. Among the 20 episodes featured in "Heroes of World War II" and "Weapons of World War II" are "The Men Who Invented Radar," "Midget Submarines," "The Man Who Hoodwinked Hitler," "Aircraft Carriers," and "The Men Behind D-Day." 8 hrs. total on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

Maintaining a position of neutrality at the outset of World War II, the Dutch resistance was organized after the Nazis invaded the Netherlands in 1940. This riveting documentary details the story of six ordinary citizens who survived the Axis terrors and lived to tell about fellow countrymen who waged the secret opposition to Hitler's Final Solution. 96 min. Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; biographies; "making of" documentary.

Drawing its power from the accounts of American and European relief workers, this film offers a disturbing chronology of the "Rape of Nanking," the massacre of over 200,000 Chinese during the Japanese occupation. The recollections of eyewitnesses to the tragedy are read by Mariel Hemingway, Woody Harrelson, Rosalind Chao, and others in this potent documentary that also includes archival footage and interviews with survivors. 90 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailers.

What was the true nature of the relationships between Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and U.S. president Franklin Roosevelt, British prime minister Winston Churchill, and Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler? This documentary miniseries explores the untold facts about the connections between these leaders with dramatic re-creations and illuminating interviews, revealing how their major decisions took shape and affected the entire world. 5 3/4 hrs. total on two discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH); interview.

Rare archival footage and amazing special effects combine to produce this gripping two-part documentary concerning the 1942-43 Battle of Guadalcanal. As part of the "Battle 360" series, the programs bring the Allies' first major offensive against Japan to the screen with uniquely vivid drama. 155 min. total. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; bonus "Patton 360°" pilot episode.

All 10 episodes from the first season--including "Call to Duty," "Jaws of the Enemy," "Bloody Santa Cruz," "The Gray Ghost," and "The Empire's Last Stand"--are featured in a four-disc set. 9 2/3 hrs. total. Soundtrack: English; bonus footage. **10 episodes on 4 discs. 9 2/3 hrs.**

All 10 episodes of the first season--including "Blood and Guts," "Rommel's Last Stand," "American Blitzkrieg," "On Hitler's Doorstep," and "Crushing the Third Reich"--are presented in a three-disc set. 7 3/4 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo. **10 episodes on 3 discs. 7 3/4 hrs.**