Two centuries of high-seas drama come alive in this extraordinary set . . . It started with privateers banded together under the command of John Paul Jones. It has evolved into the deadliest fighting force ever assembled.

From UDT forces in World War II to the official commission of the SEALS in 1962, this program is a fascinating chronicle of the origins of one of the most fabled fighting forces in the world.

A true story of one man's honor in the face of adversity. From his rookie years at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, we watch John McCain's journey from brash Pensacola pilot to courageous Vietnam POW. There, caught in a political power play, the young McCain is forced to choose between the country he loves and his own survival. Through gripping flashbacks, we see how each experience and the enduring strength of his family legacy shapes the man--and the public servant--he would become. . . Includes the original memoir written by John McCain. It is a story of three imperfect men who faced adversity and emerged with their honor intact.

Walk the flight deck and steam into battle with this revealing look at the most powerful warships ever built.

In honor of the Naval Academy's 150th anniversary, this comprehensive program presents its thrilling story from the difficult days when graduates fought on opposite sides of the Civil War to the World Wars and regional conflicts of the 20^th century.

See the stunning Marines Silent Drill Platoon and the Army's Old Guard in the only video featuring elite units from all four branches of the armed service.

Join raw recruits, experienced drill sergeants and noted veterans for a two-hour tour of the facilities that forge America's soldiers...

At bases like Paris Island and Lackland Air Force Base, thousands of young men and women endure the grueling 6 to 8-week ordeal that is Basic Training. Today's recruits learn the essentials of survival in today's sophisticated military, but they also endure the wearying physical training regimen, intensive discipline and indoctrination that drill sergeants have overseen for decades.