The perilous fight

Companion to the PBS series brings America's wartime experience, on the battlefield and at home, to life by combining original color film footage with passages from diaries and letters written by people who were part of an unforgettable period of history. Includes a teacher's guide and sections on the battlefield, psychology of war, the home front, social aspects, WW II timeline, rediscovering the film, preserving our history, and special features.