This locally-produced documentary, inspired by a nationally distributed article by Associated Press writer Joni Beall about the WWII deaths of three of her uncles is a real-life "Saving Private Ryan."...

This locally-produced documentary, inspired by a nationally distributed article by Associated Press writer Joni Beall about the WWII deaths of three of her uncles is a real-life "Saving Private Ryan." It was produced by Jim Seguin, Ph.D, Director of the Center for Documentary Production and Study at Robert Morris University. This documentary includes family photographs and heirlooms, and, most importantly, interviews with surviving siblings of the three boys from Eastern PA who lost their lives, two in Europe, one in the Pacific. Not only are the interviews powerful, Dr. Seguin does a great job of telling the story of writer Joni Beall's search for information about a subject the family just didn't discuss, and how her search resulted in some healing within the family.

Follow downed American P-47 pilot Bill Grosvenor as he reunites with members of the Belgian Resistance, who waged a secret war against Hitler...

Follow downed American P-47 pilot Bill Grosvenor as he reunites with members of the Belgian Resistance, who waged a secret war against Hitler through their efforts to harbor and repatriate Grosvenor and other Allied airmen who were stranded within their borders. After more than 60 years of silence, Resistance fighters explore the motivations -- ethical, spiritual and ideological -- that propel one stranger to help another, despite the risk to his or her own life and everything important.

See the story of the last reunion of Air Group 16 -- the pilots, radiomen and gunners who served on the aircraft carrier USS Lexington in the Pacific in World War II...

See the story of the last reunion of Air Group 16 -- the pilots, radiomen and gunners who served on the aircraft carrier USS Lexington in the Pacific in World War II. The film follows the veterans and their families as they make the journey by train, plane and car to Washington, DC, for their final reunion at the dedication of the National World War II Memorial in May 2004. Through stunning archival footage, period music and dramatic first-person accounts, the film follows Air Group 16 as they tell their stories, remember their fallen comrades, and are officially honored by the country they served.

A documentary of how, during World War II, 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry on the U.S. mainland were wrongly interned, while 160,000 people of Japanese ancestry in Hawaii were able to go about their lives...

A documentary of how, during World War II, 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry on the U.S. mainland were wrongly interned, while 160,000 people of Japanese ancestry in Hawaii were able to go about their lives. The majority, if not all, of Hawaii's residents of Japanese ancestry were targeted to be forced into internment camps after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. This documentary reveals that mass internment could very well have occurred if not for a few twists of fate and the foresight and bravery of a small network of men in Hawaii.

WQED's Chris Moore returns to Vietnam for the first time since serving during the Vietnam conflict in this moving documentary...

WQED's Chris Moore returns to Vietnam for the first time since serving during the Vietnam conflict in this moving documentary. Chris is joined by his two closest friends - Andrew Boone and Leroy Perry - as well as a humanitarian group of Vietnam veterans. Together they rediscover a country and its people last seen through the harsh lens of war.

Nothing takes you back in time like a song. And in World War II America, music helped our morale and fueled patriotism. For the troops abroad - music was a reminder of home and of the American way of life....

Nothing takes you back in time like a song. And in World War II America, music helped our morale and fueled patriotism. For the troops abroad - music was a reminder of home and of the American way of life. USO shows overseas brought out the top entertainers of the time. And the songs became classics. American Standards. This month, WQED's music series, "Live From Studio A" has not one, but two shows featuring American Standards. Last year, we brought you "Live From Studio A: American Standards, Vol. 1" and you told us you wanted more, so, premiering Thursday Sept 20 at 9pm, is "Live From Studio A: American Standards, Vol. 2"! And there are several chances to catch both shows all weekend long!

Throughout 1942, German U-boats were sinking hundreds of American ships in the Atlantic Ocean, effectively cutting the supply line to embattled ally England. In desperation, the United States Navy turned to the National Cash Register Company in Dayton, Ohio, to design and build code-breaking machines...

Throughout 1942, German U-boats were sinking hundreds of American ships in the Atlantic Ocean, effectively cutting the supply line to embattled ally England. In desperation, the United States Navy turned to the National Cash Register Company in Dayton, Ohio, to design and build code-breaking machines. The high-priority and highly classified project involved hundreds of civilians, Naval officers and one engineer of German descent whose insight and technical ability helped break the complex Enigma code. This documentary uncovers Joseph Desch's role in helping end World War II, through interviews with eminent historians, scientists and honored war veterans. Although Desch remained faithful to his pledge of secrecy until his death in 1987, he left behind mysterious papers and clues for his daughter to unravel.

This one-hour documentary chronicles a journey by Holocaust survivors and educators from Pittsburgh to Poland where they took part in the March of the Living...

This one-hour documentary chronicles a journey by Holocaust survivors and educators from Pittsburgh to Poland where they took part in the March of the Living. This international program brings together thousands of people on Holocaust Remembrance Day, where they march from Auschwitz to Birkenau, former Nazi work and death camps. The documentary focuses on the personal stories of the Pittsburgh Holocaust survivors - and shows how Pittsburgh teachers will use the experience in their curriculums for years to come.

The story behind the construction and destruction of one of the most heralded World War II engineering feats...

The story behind the construction and destruction of one of the most heralded World War II engineering feats: the 250-mile River Kwai railway in Thailand. Forced by the Japanese army to work under savage conditions, more than 100,000 Allied POWs and Asian laborers lost their lives in the building of the railway, which immediately became a top target of the Allied forces. To destroy it, they had to rely on new and relatively untested technological weapons - AZON bombs, the guided, radio-controlled precursors to the modern military's smart bombs. Using firsthand survivor testimony, modern science, a blend of reconstructions and archival footage, and never-before-seen photographs of the railway during construction, the program pieces together the real story behind the birth and death of this lost railway.

The story of the battle of Iwo Jima told by veterans who fought the battle and lived to share their experiences...

The story of the battle of Iwo Jima told by veterans who fought the battle and lived to share their experiences. The first hand accounts of these veterans intercut with stunning archival footage (much of it in color), tells the horrific story of Iwo Jima with a "you are there" quality. It is one of the more effective documentaries on World War II you will ever broadcast. The Washington Post reviewer called it "The best documentary of World War II." A Steven Spielberg motion picture, based on the battle, and directed by Clint Eastwood, is forthcoming from Hollywood in Fall 2006. The story told by the veterans begins with their enlistment in the Marines, followed by training and then shipping out to be thrown into the bloody battle for control of "Iwo." The pain of their experiences and loss of buddies, is still evident as these men, in their 70's at the time the film was made, recount their personal stories. One Marine veteran says in the film, "One buddy got it yesterday and another today. And you wondered when it would be your turn. You tried not to get close to people. If you weren't there, you'll never know, understand or appreciate what we did." This generation of veterans is now dying by the thousands each day, and their stories will soon pass from living memory. Iwo Jima: Red Blood, Black Sand captures the emotional core of their experience and reflects on the tragedy of war.

Even as they endured a bleak, racist prewar climate, Filipinos in America rallied to join the American war effort after the fateful bombing of Pearl Harbor...

Even as they endured a bleak, racist prewar climate, Filipinos in America rallied to join the American war effort after the fateful bombing of Pearl Harbor. With a strong desire to show support for both their Philippine homeland and their adopted country, their drive finally succeeded on January 2, 1942, when President Roosevelt signed an executive order allowing Filipinos to join the U.S. Army and form a volunteer, all-Filipino unit. These volunteer troops proved to be skilled fighters and an indispensable force in freeing the Philippines from the Japanese and -- ultimately -- in the winning of World War II. A fitting testament to these brave soldiers, this film imparts touching personal accounts of the men's contributions and sacrifices during the war. More importantly, it inducts Filipino-American veterans into their rightful place in American history.

On the evening of December 29, 1940, the German luftwaffe dropped tens of thousands of incendiary bombs on the heart of London...

On the evening of December 29, 1940, the German luftwaffe dropped tens of thousands of incendiary bombs on the heart of London. This was the night Hitler hoped would break the spirit of the British people and leave them begging for peace. As firemen and workers fought all night to control the burning, many risking their lives, Londoners fled to shelters, uncertain if their homes would survive the bombing. The following morning they emerged after a terrifying and sleepless night to face the smoking ruins of the city. Based on more than two years' research uncovering eyewitness accounts, this program transforms intimate true stories into emotional drama. The film innovatively mixes CGI and archival footage to create spectacular scenes that bring the awful night to life.

NOW has had a team embedded with the Third Infantry Division during part of its redeployment to Iraq this summer.

NOW has had a team embedded with the Third Infantry Division during part of its redeployment to Iraq this summer.

After the Pearl Harbor attack, Nebraska farmer Ben Kuroki volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps. He would become the first Japanese-American war hero...

After the Pearl Harbor attack, Nebraska farmer Ben Kuroki volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps. He would become the first Japanese-American war hero, surviving 58 missions as an aerial gunner over Europe, North Africa and Japan. Between tours of duty he found himself at the center of controversy - a lone spokesman against the racism faced by the thousands of Japanese Americans who were sent to internment camps. Through interviews and rare, never-before-seen film, MOST HONORABLE SON recounts one man's remarkable journey through World War II, providing context to two seemingly disparate histories - the U.S. air war and the Japanese-American experience.

Their country called and they answered.

Men and women from the Pittsburgh region share unforgettable memories of their service during World War II...

Their country called and they answered.

Men and women from the Pittsburgh region share unforgettable memories of their service during World War II. This 60-minute program, produced by WQED's Emmy-winning "OnQ" team, profiles people who served in various branches of the military.

Featured portraits include:

• A bomber pilot, shot down and held for one year in a Japanese POW camp. Fellow prisoners remember how his singing kept hope alive.
• A Pearl Harbor survivor who witnessed a nightmare on December 7, 1941.
• Women who entered "a man's world" to become WAVES, Army nurses, even a military "mailman."
• Tuskeegee Airmen who broke racial barriers to fly with the elite African-American fighter group

World War II was the defining experience in the lives of millions of Americans, as well as for orthopedic surgeons on the front lines...

World War II was the defining experience in the lives of millions of Americans, as well as for orthopedic surgeons on the front lines. World War II forced these young medical men and women, numbering as many as 600,00 0, to confront the grave responsibility of saving lives and limbs. With little preparation or training, and under the stressful and often horrific conditions of combat, these remarkable people faced and conquered a truly daunting task. This documentary features the poignant first-hand accounts of 18 orthopedic surgeons who served in combat during World War II. The program honors the courage, dedication and long-forgotten sacrifices of these often-overlooked individuals, and highlights their contributions to advancements in care for trauma-related injuries. Veteran orthopedic surgeons journey back to the beaches at Normandy and Pearl Harbor to reflect on both tragic memories and heroic moments, and the impact these experiences had on their lives.

Join us for an OnQ special - the story of two local men with unforgettable stories...

Join us for an OnQ special - the story of two local men with unforgettable stories. Bill Price was a fighter pilot over Europe. Jack McCloskey flew bombers, and was held prisoner by the Japanese for nearly one year. Both Pittsburgh natives share memories of their harrowing and poignant experiences.

The Merchant Marines - volunteer civilian sailors - kept the Allied forces supplied with food, fuel and raw materials and endured some of the highest casualty rates of World War II...

The Merchant Marines - volunteer civilian sailors - kept the Allied forces supplied with food, fuel and raw materials and endured some of the highest casualty rates of World War II. This documentary pays belated homage to these forgotten wartime sailors. The documentary provides a vivid firsthand account of sailing these ships. Stirring stories of war at sea are intertwined with personal photographs and archival film footage to recreate the unyielding determination and team spirit of America's Merchant Marine seamen. The documentary was taped aboard the Jeremiah O'Brien, one of the last remaining World War II-era Liberty Ships afloat. The ship recently sailed back to Normandy in April 2004 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of D-Day.