Posted by Elaine on July 02, 2001 at 13:14:04:
TIME LISTED IS BOTH EASTERN TIME and PACIFIC TIME.
07/01/2001
8:00 Suicide Missions. Wild Weasels. During the Vietnam War, the most
dangerous flying missions belonged to the Wild Weasels--a group of fighter
pilots assigned the task of destroying enemy radar and missile sites. Ride in
the cockpit with these brave men, the first in and last out, as they decide
in a split second to fire their missiles before the enemy can fire back. CC
[TV PG]
9:00 Military Blunders. Tet Offensive/Disaster at Dien Bien Phu. Using rare
archival film, we take a look back at two colossal political and military
miscalculations. First, we review the surprise Tet offensive, when the U.S.
was caught completely off-guard in the Vietnam War--a blunder that had far-
reaching effects at home. Then, we look back at the 1954 French disaster in
Vietnam at Dien Bien Phu, when a 10,000-man force surrendered. The fall of
this base forced the French to surrender their Far East colonies. [TV G]
10:00 History Undercover. The Bataan Death March. An oral history of the
shocking abuse inflicted on U.S. and Filipino P.O.W.s as their Japanese
captors marched them day and night, without food or medicine, for over 50
miles. Many died en route to the camp, but many more were shot, bayoneted, or
beheaded by prison guards. We follow one survivor as he returns to Bataan for
the first time. CC [TV PG]
11:00 Sworn to Secrecy. The Gulf War: Steel Rain. Narrated by Charlton
Heston, this episode features stories about the Allied campaign during
Operation Desert Storm that you didn't hear on the nightly news. Find out how
tank plinking, covert targeting, laser-guided missiles, remote piloted
vehicles, and other "stealthy" means helped win the war in Iraq. [TV PG]
07/02/2001
8:00 This Week in History. Hartford Circus Fire. July 6, 1944--the greatest
show on earth turns into one of the most horrifying civic disasters in
American history. In the raging inferno, 167 die. Many are burnt alive, their
bodies charred beyond recognition. And yet, even though this horror happened
over 50 years ago, a mystery still haunts the city of Hartford. Who was the
girl known as "Little Miss 1565"? CC [TV G]
9:00 Raise the Monitor! A 4-pronged anchor, a 138-year-old propeller, and
a 36-ton steam engine. The ironclad "U.S.S. Monitor", the Civil War's most
advanced warship, is being recovered piece by piece from a watery grave 16
miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Join us for a voyage of
discovery as we trace the incredible efforts to save this historical treasure
on the verge of collapse--from its 1973 rediscovery to the National
Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration and Navy's efforts to save the engine.
CC [TV G]
11:00 The Most. Collisions; Windows into the Past; On That Note; In the
Mountains; Bastille. This week's "mosts" include: Collisions (worst airplane
disaster; most fatal shipwreck; most devastating train disaster); Windows
into the Past (oldest art gallery; greatest ancient treasure; important key
to an ancient language); On That Note (largest instrument; oldest playable
instrument; most sickening instrument); In the Mountains (highest
archaeological site; highest metropolis; largest radio telescope); and
the "most moment", the storming of the Bastille. CC [TV G]
07/03/2001
8:00 America's Stonehenge. Mystery Hill, called America's Stonehenge, is a
gigantic confusion of walls, caves, and tunnels running across 30 acres of
hillside in rural Salem, Massachusetts. This arrangement of ancient stones is
believed to be astronomically aligned to solar and lunar events. Carbon
dating places the site as being 4,000 years old--before Columbus! What
culture was advanced enough to move 11-ton pieces of stone? Who constructed
this sophisticated labyrinth of stones to measure the summer and winter
solstices? CC [TV G]
9:00 Founding Fathers. Rebels...with a Cause. In a 4-hour documentary
series, which puts a human face on the gold-framed oil paintings and marble
busts that represent the men who fought for our independence, a host of
celebrities provides the voices of national heroes like George Washington
(Brian Dennehy), Samuel Adams (Beau Bridges), and John Adams (James Woods).
Spanning the early 1770s-1774, Part 1 focuses on the beginning of political
agitation and how a group of loyal British citizens was driven to commit
treason. CC [TV G]
10:00 The Erie Canal. Begun in 1817, the Erie Canal was an engineering
wonder--363 miles of water highway linking the western frontier to the
Atlantic seaboard. It took eight years to construct and thousands of hours of
brutal labor, but by the time it was done, 3,000 canal boats traveled the new
corridor, making New York City a commercial capital. CC [TV G]
11:00 Tales of the Gun. Guns of Remington. The Remington Arms Company is
America's oldest gun manufacturer. Since 1816, Remington has produced over 35
million firearms, including pocket-sized derringers, shotguns, and long-range
rifles. See how Remington firearms helped tame the Old West, win wars in
Europe and Asia, and earn medals in Olympic shooting competitions. CC [TV G]
07/04/2001
8:00 Great American History Quiz. The Presidents. Join host Chevy Chase and
celebrities, including Gillian Anderson, Maya Angelou, and Dan Quayle, as
they tackle questions about Presidential facts, White House scandals, and
famous First Ladies. Viewers can play along at home. CC [TV G]
9:00 Founding Fathers. Taking Liberties. Part 2, in a series presenting the
flesh-and-blood men behind early American legends, sees pockets of discontent
growing as patriots argue among themselves. Events covered include: the 1st
Continental Congress, Battles of Lexington and Concord, 2nd Continental
Congress, election of Washington as Commander of the Army, and publication
of "Common Sense." Celebrities provide the voices of Patrick Henry (Burt
Reynolds), Thomas Jefferson (Peter Coyote), and Thomas Paine (Michael York).
CC [TV G]
10:00 Mt. Rushmore. The incredible tale of how Gutzon Borglum created the
world's largest sculpture by carving the faces of four U.S. presidents into
the Black Hills of South Dakota. Chronicles the "swiveled pointer" that
Borglum put in each President's "head", and how workmen hung like spiders
6,000 feet above the ground to blast away 450,000 tons of rock. CC [TV G]
11:00 Save Our History. The White House: 200th Anniversary. On November 1,
1800, John Adams became the first President to spend a night in the newly
completed White House, then known as the Executive Mansion. In commemoration
of the 200th anniversary of "the People's House", we examine the White House
from an architectural, personal, and historical perspective, offering the
history and spirit of this piece of America's heritage. Includes interviews
with distinguished experts and those who have lived and worked in the White
House. CC [TV G]
07/05/2001
8:00 Ship of Gold. In 1857, en route to New York from California, the
steamship Central America vanished in a killer storm off North Carolina's
coast, taking with her 400 passengers and nearly 21 tons of gold bullion.
Here is the story of the worst U.S. peacetime sea disaster, and how hi-tech
treasure hunters recovered her fortune over 130 years later. CC [TV G]
9:00 Founding Fathers. You Say You Want a Revolution? After undeclared war
simmers for a year and peace talks fail, the Declaration of Independence is
debated, written, and issued. We'll look at the toll the war takes on the
patriots as it drags on, the attempts to forge an alliance with France, and
victories at Trenton and Princeton, before the final victory at Yorktown,
which ends the war. Celebrities provide the voices for Ben Franklin (Hal
Holbrook), Thomas Jefferson (Peter Coyote), and Alexander Hamilton (Michael
York). CC [TV G]
10:00 Farming Technology. The U.S. agricultural process, from seed to
shelf, is so efficient that most people don't think much about it. But food
growing and processing is ever more sophisticated, employing computer-guided,
ground-shaking machinery, and sometimes controversial techniques. It's an
industry of declining family farms, diminishing returns, yet higher yields.
We review the evolution of the tools used to produce food, show the steps in
the cycle that bring food to the table, and look at the future of farming.
CC [TV G]
11:00 Suicide Missions. Wild Weasels. During the Vietnam War, the most
dangerous flying missions belonged to the Wild Weasels--a group of fighter
pilots assigned the task of destroying enemy radar and missile sites. Ride in
the cockpit with these brave men, the first in and last out, as they decide
in a split second to fire their missiles before the enemy can fire back. CC
[TV PG]
07/06/2001
8:00 Family Feud: The Hatfields & McCoys. From the Appalachian hills rose
America's most famous family feud, which purportedly began in 1878 with the
theft of a hog. We sort fact from fiction about this feud that landed in the
U.S. Supreme Court, and finally ended in a legal hanging after an 1889 trial.
Historians and descendants from both families, now friendly, weigh in. CC
[TV G]
9:00 Founding Fathers. A Healthy Constitution. In Part 4, the Founding
Fathers face the momentous and monumental task of framing a federal
constitution for the 13 states. Celebrities provide the voices for Samuel
Adams (Beau Bridges), Thomas Jefferson (Peter Coyote), George Washington
(Brian Dennehy), Benjamin Franklin (Hal Holbrook), Patrick Henry (Burt
Reynolds), James Madison (Randy Travis), John Adams (James Woods), Thomas
Paine and Alexander Hamilton (Michael York), as we review the lives of all
the Founding Fathers. CC [TV G]
10:00 U.S. Mints: Money Machines. How does America make money--literally?
We visit the United States Mint and the Bureau of Printing and Engraving to
see the secretive government facilities where our legal tender is generated.
With a storied past as tantalizing as the wealth they create, these mints can
spit out fortunes in an hour and keep our economy flowing. CC [TV G]
11:00 Incredible But True? Lost Colony of Roanoke. In 1590, the governor of
Roanoke returned from England to its first New World colony to find all 117
settlers missing. The only clues: five chests of books and papers buried in
the sand, and the word "Croatoan", a Native-American village to the south,
carved on a post. Archaeologists search for the fate of the island's
colonists. CC [TV G]
07/07/2001
8:00 Boone and Crockett: The Hunter Heroes. Of the many pioneers who
crossed the Allegheny Mountains to begin a new life in the wilderness, we
look at two who were singled out for immortality: Daniel Boone and David
Crockett (born two generations after Boone). Boone brought civilization and
Jeffersonian values to the rugged frontier and Crockett fought for the poor
and dispossessed and against the forced removal of the Southeastern Indians.
We see how these famed hunters, fighters, and American heroes came to
represent the common man. CC [TV G]
10:00 Save Our History. America's Most Endangered 2001. In cooperation with
the National Trust for Historic Preservation, The History Channel once again
profiles the nation's "11 Most Endangered Sites." This annual event, which
sounds an alarm for every community, reveals the compelling history of each
site and spotlights its troubled future. CC [TV G]
11:00 Lawbreakers. Outlaws: The Ten Most Wanted. Separates fact from
fiction about Jesse James, John Wesley Hardin, Billy the Kid, and the Wild
West's other most notorious gunslingers. Here are the gruesome truths,
exaggerations, and outright lies about their lives. [TV G]
07/08/2001
8:00 Suicide Missions. Forward Air Controllers. During the Vietnam War, Air
Force and Marine pilots flew "low and slow" over jungles in antiquated
propeller planes--often unarmed--to direct jet bombers toward target. FACs
often became victims of enemy ground fire as they carried out their dangerous
missions. Meet some of the brave pilots, including the man who saved BAT-21.
CC [TV PG]
9:00 Military Blunders. MacArthur's Crossing of the 38th Parallel in
Korea/The Failure of the Kamikaze. General Douglas MacArthur's daring Inchon
landings forced the invading North Koreans to fall back in confusion during
the Korean War. But instead of stopping when he left South Korean territory,
he insisted on pushing forward to the Communist Chinese border. Then, we look
at the Japanese use of manned torpedoes, speedboats packed with explosives,
and midget submarines in WWII. Most were poorly designed and badly piloted,
failing to achieve any real success and costing many lives. [TV G]
10:00 History Undercover. The Real Flying Tigers. In 1941, with the U.S.
government's tacit approval, retired Army Air Force Captain Claire L.
Chennault, then a colonel in China's Air Force, formed the mercenary American
Volunteer Group to fight Japan. Later dubbed "Flying Tigers", these brave
pilots set records yet to be equaled in the annals of aerial history. This is
their story. CC [TV G]
11:00 Sworn to Secrecy. Spy Planes. Spy planes have become the most
critical aircraft in the sky. We'll examine the secret deployment of modern
aircraft designed to spy from the sky--from remotely piloted vehicles on
today's battlefield to the venerable U-2 and the SR-71. Charlton Heston
narrates. [TV G]
07/09/2001
8:00 This Week in History. History of the Duel. In the early morning hours
of July 11, 1804, in a small clearing in New Jersey, Alexander Hamilton and
Aaron Burr face each other at a distance of 10 paces. In the next few
seconds, a centuries-old tradition--the duel--will lead to the mortal
wounding of one of these men and ensure the other's reputation as a
scoundrel. CC [TV G]
9:00 Sarge! They are the backbone of the military. The best sergeants have
seen it all and done it--twice! In this 2-hour special, we'll present some of
the most famous sergeants and see how the public perception squares with the
truth. We'll also explore the difficulties sergeants encounter as they occupy
the middle ground between the officers who lead and the privates who follow.
And, we'll find out what makes the best sergeants great. CC [TV G]
11:00 The Most. Demolition; Oil; Nature Run Amok; Amusement. This
week's "mosts" include: Demolition (tallest building ever imploded, worst
disaster, most regretted); Oil (deepest production platform, worst fire,
largest U.S. pipeline); Nature Run Amok (biggest tornado; most powerful
earthquake, biggest galaxy storm); Amusement (Coney Island, world's oldest
amusement park, oldest baseball stadium); and the "most moment", Little Rock
school desegregation. CC [TV G]
07/10/2001
8:00 Hitler's Perfect Children. In 1935, S.S. head Heinrich Himmler
established the Lebensborn Foundation, with a goal of preserving and
protecting "pure German blood", where blond-haired, blue-eyed Aryan women
were mated with S.S. soldiers or men of documented "racial purity."
Lebensborn homes were also set up in most occupied countries, particularly
Norway, and Aryan-looking children were kidnapped from occupied countries
like Poland. We see how these people, bred to rule the world, have for the
most part led shattered lives. CC [TV PG]
9:00 The Guns of WWII. U.S. Guns of World War II. An examination of the
weapons that battled through surf and snow, dense jungle and choking
dust...the guns of the American G.I. Though WWII introduced instruments that
pierced the dark and weapons that released the power of the atom, the
infantryman's guns were designed decades before; but in dependability they
were unequaled. CC [TV G]
10:00 Big Rigs of Combat. The rousing story of the tank, from its
primitive appearance in WWI to the high-tech world of modern tank warfare,
with emphasis on the tank's Golden Age during WWII. In the second hour, we'll
look at the American soldier's best friend in WWII--the Jeep. A "Blitz Buggy"
could serve as a combat car, snowplow, or ambulance! CC [TV G]
07/11/2001
8:00 Baseball: Stories from the Pressbox. In this grand-slam history of
baseball, we take a look at the game through the eyes of the men and women
who reported on it firsthand--the baseball writers of America. Produced by
Major League Baseball Productions for The History Channel, this retrospective
of America's "national pastime" allows both beat writers and columnists a
forum to reflect on their favorite baseball moments, and to express why
baseball and our culture are so closely intertwined. [TV G]
9:00 The Guns of WWII. Japanese Guns of WWII. As Japan bombed its way into
the Pacific during WWII, Imperial soldiers carried pride, a sense of
invincibility, and an arsenal of clumsy and outdated weapons. Convinced that
the tactics and tools that led to victory over colonial enemies would be just
as effective against the Allies, Japan would see its weaponry lead to defeat.
CC [TV G]
10:00 The Pentagon. The Pentagon--the name alone conjures up an imposing
image of American power. Completed in 1943, this five-sided nerve center for
the nation's armed services is the largest office building in the world--yet
it takes only seven minutes to walk between any two points in the building
because of its unique shape. Walk along its more than 17 miles of corridors
with the 24,000 men and women who come here every day to work on the vital
and often top-secret business of national defense. CC [TV G]
11:00 The Big House. Sing Sing. One of America's most unsavory prisons, the
legendary Sing Sing, in Ossining, New York, instituted 20th-century reform,
allowing inmates out of their cells to work in factories. But it harbored a
reputation for brutal punishment. Meet "Old Sparky", one of the first
electric chairs and final hot seat for the Rosenbergs, among others. CC [TV
PG]
07/12/2001
8:00 FBI's Ten Most Wanted. In March 2000, the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list
turned 50. Shortly after a reporter wrote an article on fugitives, the FBI
received such public response that they created the roster. We examine the
most interesting cases, from the famous to the odd, and show how changes in
the type of outlaw on the list reflect shifts in our society. CC [TV PG]
9:00 The Guns of WWII. Guns of the Russian Military. Forged in Europe's
shadow, Russian small arms were once dismissed as crude copies. Often lacking
the finish of Western counterparts, Russian guns have been battle-proven
worldwide, with their emphasis on robustness and simplicity of design. Review
the long history of Russian small arms--from Peter the Great to the Cold War.
CC [TV G]
10:00 Trucks. Icons of the open road, trucks form the backbone of the
construction and transportation industries. The facility to handle nearly any
load and the ability to deliver goods almost anywhere make trucks integral to
modern life. From 18th-century steam-powered carriages to tomorrow's
computerized trucks, it's a long haul you'll enjoy! CC [TV G]
11:00 Suicide Missions. Forward Air Controllers. During the Vietnam War,
Air Force and Marine pilots flew "low and slow" over jungles in antiquated
propeller planes--often unarmed--to direct jet bombers toward target. FACs
often became victims of enemy ground fire as they carried out their dangerous
missions. Meet some of the brave pilots, including the man who saved BAT-21.
CC [TV PG]
07/13/2001
8:00 Asteroids! Asteroids have been colliding with earth since time began.
The effect can be enormous--from killing of the dinosaurs to scarring of the
planet's surface. Using computer recreations and interviews with the world's
foremost asteroid authorities, we explore the long history of these rocks
from space and what future threats they pose. CC [TV G]
9:00 The Guns of WWII. German Small Arms of WWII. An evaluation of the
evolution of German "small arms" from the end of WWI, when the defeated
nation was denied the right to rearm by the Treaty of Versailles, to the end
of WWII, after Hitler had again supplied the country with the means to wage
war. See how Lugers, P-38s, and Mausers wrote an agonizing chapter in the
gun's history. CC [TV G]
10:00 Combat Training. Sign up at the ultimate survival school, where
soldiers learn to kill or be killed, and learn how 21st-century warriors are
training today for the battlefields of tomorrow. We follow combat training
throughout history, reviewing survival skills and psychological tools--from
ancient Rome to World Wars One and Two--and learn how modern training is
enhanced by advanced technology and computer simulation. CC [TV G]
11:00 Incredible But True? Secrets of the Dinosaur Hunters. Americans O.C.
Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope were the world's first dinosaur hunters. In a
frenzied race to find dinosaur bones in the American Badlands, an intensely
bitter and costly rivalry developed between the scientists. We'll see how
their animosity spurred great accomplishments in the fledgling field of
paleontology. CC [TV G]
07/14/2001
8:00 A Complete History of the Green Berets. JFK called their trademark
beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in
the fight for freedom." One of the world's most unconventional warfare
experts, the Green Berets are trained to train others. Their roots can be
traced to WWII's O.S.S., which laid down the characteristics of the present-
day Green Beret: intelligence, physical strength, and an ability to speak
foreign languages. We'll explore the history of the "Quiet Professionals", as
commandos and instructors. CC [TV G]
10:00 French Foreign Legion. No other fighting force has captured our
romantic notions as has the French Foreign Legion. From the sands of Algeria,
a bloody airstrip at Dien Bien Phu, to the silver screen where viewers wept
for the last stand in "Beau Geste", we'll review the Legion's legend that
still draws recruits to its headquarters in Marseilles. [TV PG]
11:00 Lawbreakers. The Last Mass Execution. August 25, 1945--Seven German
P.O.W.s are hanged at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, after an American trial and
with Truman's approval--the largest sanctioned mass execution in U.S.
history. They weren't convicted of war crimes, but for the murder of a fellow
P.O.W., whom they hung for spying on them for U.S. Naval Intelligence. CC
[TV PG]
07/15/2001
8:00 Suicide Missions. Ball Turret Gunners. In war, certain missions demand
the most and constitute much of the legends of bravery. Journey back to the
Second World War, when fearless airmen manned the B-17's belly guns--glass
bubbles that at any moment could become their coffin. The ball turret gunners
called their work "flying the ball", others called it crazy! CC [TV PG]
9:00 Battle Group: Halsey. Audacious, gruff, and the U.S. Navy's ultimate
warrior, Admiral "Bull" Halsey led his naval forces to victory in the Pacific
Theater of War, destroying a large part of the Imperial Japanese Navy in
WWII. His daring leadership inspired the sailors he commanded, and the enemy
feared his very presence. Some say he was the finest U.S. naval leader since
John Paul Jones. In this 2-hour special we'll meet the man and explore his
battles, talking with officers and men who served under him. CC [TV G]
11:00 Sworn to Secrecy. Battlefield Deceptions. Charlton Heston narrates
this look at the role "trickery" plays on modern battlefields--from rubber
tanks and camouflage to booby traps and tactical maneuvers of deception.
[TV G]
07/16/2001
8:00 This Week in History. Assassination of the Russian Royal Family. On
July 16, 1918, the Russian imperial family was executed. How did the birth of
England's Queen Victoria in 1819 lead to the revolution that brought down the
Romanovs, who had ruled Russia for three generations? CC [TV G]
9:00 Fire at Sea. "Fire at Sea!" One of the most deadly cries heard aboard
a ship with each vessel that heads to sea at risk. From the ancient Greeks
use of Naphtha--the earliest known offensive use of maritime fire--to the
English "fire ships" sent against the Spanish Armada to today, fire has
played a pivotal role in naval history. Features footage of the 1904 burning
of the cruise ship General Slocum in New York's East River, the 1934 inferno
aboard the Morro Castle, and the 1998 fire on Carnival Cruise's Ecstasy. CC
[TV G]
11:00 The Most. Warships; Can't Take It with You; Animal Tales; Price of
Freedom; Archduke Ferdinand. Events covered this week include: Warships (the
deadliest, biggest, and most stealthy); Can't Take It with You (most
revisited ancestors, ancient China's biggest burial site, and Roman
catacombs); Animal Tales (first mammal cloning, most poisonous animal, and
laziest animal); and Price of Freedom (Berlin Wall, the Underground Railroad,
and the Ho Chi Minh Trail). The "most moment" covers the assassination of
Archduke Ferdinand, which sparked WWI. CC [TV G]
07/17/2001
8:00 The Secret of the U110. 1941: It was WWII's most important submarine
capture, yet it remained a secret among a handful of men and the Atlantic's
black waters until long after the war ended. In a bold act of maritime
courage, British naval officers boarded a damaged German U-boat off
Greenland's coast, and there they discovered the key to the Nazi's naval
codes. Interviews with both German and British crew members highlight the
story of the capture of the U110 and its treasure--the "Enigma" encryption
machine. CC [TV G]
9:00 The Battleships. A Thirst for Blood and Iron. A saga of power,
politics, and one-upmanship, our series spans two centuries of naval war--
from the era of sail to retirement of the world's last battleship. During the
Napoleonic Wars, the British fleet of sailing men-of-war ultimately defeated
the French. In America, the Civil War tested a brazen new weapon--the turret
gun. As the century turned, when Germany tried to rival her naval supremacy,
the British built the H.M.S. Dreadnought--the largest, fastest, and deadliest
battleship ever created. CC [TV G]
10:00 Commercial Jets. Fasten your seatbelts as we take off on a flight
through the history of commercial aviation--from the first jet passenger
plane, the De Havilland Comet, to today's wide-body jets and supersonic
Concorde. It's a story of high-tech worldwide competition among a field of
high-stakes players. Billion-dollar deals ride on cutting-edge designs.
Pilots train for hours in ground-based simulators, while computers fly the
planes. We also catch a glimpse of the double-decker flying hotels of the
future. CC [TV G]
11:00 Tales of the Gun. Guns of Mauser. The Mauser bolt-action rifle is the
most important military shoulder arm ever made. Mauser's bolt-action system,
perfected in 1898, was so good, no significant improvements were ever made to
it. We tell the story of German gunmaker Paul Mauser's search for perfection
in weaponry and the company's odyssey through two world wars. CC [TV G]
07/18/2001
8:00 America's Most Secret Agency. The National Security Agency, America's
most secret and controversial agency, is charged with safeguarding the
nation's strategic intelligence information and decoding secret
communications of our enemies. For only the second time in its nearly 50-year
history, the N.S.A. allowed cameras inside its Ft. Meade, Maryland,
headquarters, and the director, Lt. General Michael V. Hayden, sits for a
rare interview and addresses issues such as privacy. Tune in and find out if
Big Brother is watching you! CC [TV G]
9:00 The Battleships. Clash of the Dreadnoughts. The outbreak of
hostilities between Germany and Britain in August 1914 saw the battleship at
almost the peak of its superiority among fighting ships. In firepower,
nothing could equal that of the dreadnought--now the ultimate class of
battleship in navies worldwide. On windswept waters of the North Sea, the
world's two greatest navies put their fleets to the test of fire. We see how,
despite losing more ships and more men than Germany, Britain's Grand Fleet
remained master of the North Sea in WWI. CC [TV G]
10:00 Hoover Dam. The task was monumental: Build the world's largest dam
in the middle of the desert, and tame the river that carved the Grand Canyon--
all in seven years! When the Hoover Dam was completed in 1935, it was the
largest dam in the world. We'll reveal how this engineering wonder of the
world was conceived and built. CC [TV G]
11:00 The Big House. Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. The Federal Penitentiary
System was created under the 1891 Three Prisons Act. One of the three,
Atlanta opened in 1902. Home to many Prohibition-era organized crime inmates,
its reputation as a tough joint grew.