At a time when immigration reform continues to be one of the most heated topics in political and business circles, this 2-hour special reexamines the controversial war that resulted in the United States taking control of what was nearly half of Mexico's territory. Featuring lavish reenactments, and interviews with both Mexican and American historians to ensure accuracy from both nations' points of view, we convey the story of President James K. Polk's desire to expand U.S. territory to the Pacific Ocean. Hosted by boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya, we also travel to Mexico City to visit the historic Castillo de Chapultepec, where the climactic battle of the war took place, and the Palacio Nacional, the home of Mexico's government.

Using new archival sources and unprecedented access, master documentarian Barbara Kopple reveals the story behind one of the most daring rescues in modern U.S. history: a secret mission to free hostages of the 1979 Iranian revolution.

The insider's view of the Persian Gulf War examines the lightning-fast decision-making, the political alliances, and the technology that made the Allied victory so decisive.

Survivors recount daring escapes from Nazi-occupied territory and POW camps. Includes stories of Allied airmen who, after being dropped behind enemy lines, either evaded capture or attempted escapes from POW camps.