Theatrical Release Date:1999 Release Date:December 28, 1999 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:Expedited shipping available Shipping:International shipping available Condition:GREAT ITEM SHIPPED WITH TRACKING INFO SHIPPED FROM OREGON USA New
Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Suicide Missions: Dangerous Tours of Duty, which collects four compelling episodes from the History Channel's popular series, offers historical insight into four heroic, yet unappreciated, military posts: the medic, sniper, ball turret gunner, and famous "Wild Weasel" of the Vietnam War. Each of the four volumes explores the distinct contributions and inherent dangers of the jobs. Two episodes, "Combat Medics" and "Snipers," focus on land-based combat roles and will delight viewers with thorough historical background on how their roles developed and gained prestige over time. Both have only been formally added to the military arsenal in the 20th century (the term "medic," for example, dates from WWI), yet the History Channel skillfully traces their evolution from the Revolutionary War era right up through the action of the Gulf War. The two other episodes, which focus on air combat, take a slightly different approach by focusing on roles within specific conflicts in history. "Ball Turret Gunners" documents the harrowing experiences of the men who fought the enemy from the exposed underbelly of the B-17 bomber during WWII. "Wild Weasels" hones in on the seemingly impossible missions undertaken by an elite group of Air Force fighter pilots during the Vietnam War. These four episodes skillfully combine expert commentary, first-hand accounts, and exciting footage to clearly demonstrate why these roles have been dubbed "suicide missions." This boxed set is a must-see for all enthusiasts of military history. --Mark Pendergrast
