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S1 E21 Vietnam: Alpha Strike

Documentary

TV-14

52m

Jan 1, 1999

During the Vietnam War, American pilots fought the enemy in the skies. But were these enemies North Vietnamese, or from another communist country?

Season 1, 26 Episodes

Secrets of War - German Intelligence in WWII

German Intelligence in WWII,

Reinhard Heydrich and Wilhelm Canaris were the top two spies in the Third Reich. In the end, one man would kill for Hitler and the other man wouldn't.

Secrets of War - The Ultra Enigma

The Ultra Enigma,

Story of the Enigma Machine, the cracking of the Enigma codes and British disinformation campaigns.

Secrets of War - Women Spies in World War II

Women Spies in World War II,

Women became unlikely heroes who fought behind enemy lines in every conflict of WWII. Many have sacrificed and paid the ultimate price.

Secrets of War - Weapons of the Shadow War

Weapons of the Shadow War,

Born of great desperation and used under the cover of darkness, special tools of spies and espionage agents delivered war to the heart of the enemy.

Secrets of War - Nazi Gold

Learn more about the Nazis and their heavily organized plunder of these riches that would ultimately become the most gigantic heist in history.

Secrets of War - The Battle of the Atlantic

The Battle of the Atlantic,

Learn about the code breaking and stealing that took place during the longest and most crucial water battle in WWII between Germany and the Allies.

Secrets of War - Sitzkrieg: The Phony War

Sitzkrieg: The Phony War,

The Sitzkrieg or 'Phony War' of World War II. After Hitler's invasion of Poland, neither the Allies nor the Axis engaged in war for seven months.

Secrets of War - The Battle of Britain

The Battle of Britain,

June 1940. England fights alone against aggressive brutal attacks. The Germans have yet to be stopped in their lightning plunge across Europe.

Secrets of War - Tools of Deception

Tools of Deception,

Deception is a device used to confuse an enemy. From decoy tanks and phony radio broadcasts to the spy whose lies led Hitler to his own downfall.

Secrets of War - Rommel's Enigma

Rommel's Enigma,

The Desert Fox becomes outfoxed by the Ultra secret.

Secrets of War - Secret Weapons of the Third Reich

Secret Weapons of the Third Reich,

This episode explores how obtaining top-secret plans for rockets, jets and missiles was the priority for spies on both sides during WWII.

Secrets of War - D-Day Deceptions

D-Day Deceptions,

As the future of Europe and the world hung in the balance, an intricate web of lies tied up German army divisions across Europe.

Secrets of War - The French Resistance

The French Resistance,

After Nazi Germany's invasion and capture of France, French citizens take it upon themselves to wage a guerrilla campaign against their occupiers.

Secrets of War - The Invasion of Panama

The Invasion of Panama,

Learn about the classified mission to rescue an American hostage and the manhunt for a dictator. The surprise invasion of Panama in December of 1989.

Secrets of War - The Gulf War: Steel Rain

The Gulf War: Steel Rain,

Uncover the best-kept secrets of the air campaign in the Gulf War. Learn more about the controversial yet strategic plans to destroy Iraqi targets.

Secrets of War - The Gulf War: Secrets in the Sand

The Gulf War: Secrets in the Sand,

From the undercover agent who worked for Iraq, to the role of the U-2 spy plane, discover the real stories of Secret Operations in the Gulf War.

Secrets of War - Spies in the Sky

Spies in the Sky,

From primitive balloons to spy planes. Get an insider's look at the pioneers of aerial reconnaissance and the impact they have had on modern warfare.

Secrets of War - Korea: Behind the Bamboo Curtain

Korea: Behind the Bamboo Curtain,

Learn more about Stalin's influence over China's Mao Tse Tung and Korea's Kim El Sung and the other factors behind the first conflict of the Cold War.

Secrets of War - Cold War: The Strangelove Factor

Cold War: The Strangelove Factor,

Russian Nuclear Secrets of the Cold War.

Secrets of War - Korea: Stalin's Secret Air War

Korea: Stalin's Secret Air War,

Discover the secret telegrams revealing how Stalin had a role in air battles with UN pilots, and how Britain unwillingly aided the communists.

Secrets of War - Vietnam: Alpha Strike

Vietnam: Alpha Strike,

During the Vietnam War, American pilots fought the enemy in the skies. But were these enemies North Vietnamese, or from another communist country?

Secrets of War - Vietnam: Hidden in Plain Sight

Vietnam: Hidden in Plain Sight,

The American Army was struggling to fight an elusive enemy. Learn about the Viet Cong's methods to hinder America's attempts to seal South Vietnam.

Secrets of War - WWI: Germany's Secret Gambles

WWI: Germany's Secret Gambles,

As the armies of WWI struggled, the German government broke the stalemate and ushered in a new era of warfare by turning to covert operations.

Secrets of War - Super Guns

From Germany's Big Bertha in World War I to Iraq's secret Project Babylon, this program explores the development of the terrifying super gun.

Secrets of War - Vietnam: Special Operations

Vietnam: Special Operations,

Regular American units fought under rules of engagement enforced by their leaders and unconventional Special Forces fought classified battles.

Secrets of War - Shadows of the Six Day War

Shadows of the Six Day War,

The Six-Day War was a battle no one really wanted, and a victory greater than expected. Israel, outnumbered, fought on the field of espionage.

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Secrets of War

Documentary

TV-14

2 Seasons

52m

Secrets are divulged and stories of espionage, conspiracy, murder, sabotage and greed are uncovered.

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