PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS SEPTEMBER 2005

SPECIALS

SUBMARINES – SHARKS OF STEEL: THE HIDDEN THREAT
Network Premiere: Friday, September 2, 8-9 PM
Under the gleaming surface of the world’s oceans lurks a power of unimaginable destruction—and its location is unknown. Nuclear submarines are poised to unleash their deadly force. This program profiles the "boomer," or ballistic missile submarine, and compares it with the former Soviet Union’s much larger Typhoon class sub. Viewers experience life aboard the submarine, witness missile launch maneuvers and a Trident missile test, explore modern sonar detection methods and learn about the history of submarines and the overriding philosophy surrounding the nuclear submarine forces of the superpowers.

21^st CENTURY WARFIGHTER
World Premiere: Thursday, September 8, 8-9 PM
As the 21st century unfolds, the U.S. faces new enemies and new types of warfare. To meet this challenge, the Armed Forces are working on multiple fronts to develop new training and equipment. 21^st CENTURY WARFIGHTER unveils the future of American soldiers: how they will be equipped and how they will be taught to fight in the new millennium.

SUBMARINES – SHARKS OF STEEL: THE HUNTER AND THE HUNTED
Network Premiere: Friday, September 23, 8-9 PM
The seas of the world truly belong to the silent predator—the submarine. Submarines first surfaced during the Civil War and quickly became the most feared and respected naval vessels in existence. During both world wars, the submarine crippled whole navies and devastated merchant trade. Through the use of historical film footage and interviews with those who were there, including well-known German U-boat commanders, their British counterparts and American war veterans, this program explores the history of the submarine and its important role in wartime strategy.

BATTLEFIELD DIARIES: KIOWA DOWN (TV14-V)
Network Premiere: Monday, September 26, 10-11 PM
A routine mission in Iraq on September 4, 2004, turned into a raging firefight for Stryker troops with the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Scout Platoon and B Company of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, as they fought off heavy fire in a rescue mission launched after Iraqi insurgents shot down a Kiowa helicopter and swarmed to capture the two pilots on board. The soldiers of 5-20 said this mission was the most intense fight they had encountered since being deployed. There were 112 enemy casualties, but the number of Americans KIA: zero.

BATTLEFIELD VIETNAM
The Vietnam War was the most photographed war in history, but much of this footage and photography has rarely been seen. BATTLEFIELD VIETNAM draws upon this imagery to present a distinctive documentary of the Vietnam War from both the ground and air. Featured footage includes film shot by Vietnamese cameraman from both sides of the battle that has only recently become available, as well as French and Chinese photography. [TV-PG(V)]

BATTLE PLAN
One of the most important aspects of any battle is often overlooked in the telling of war stories: the strategy. BATTLE PLAN takes viewers into the heart of famous battles, examining precisely how the commanders planned and fought. Through detailed analysis and historical comparison, we’ll see how famous strategies were developed and executed.