When weather changed history

Madacy Entertainment Group. (Added Author). Weather Channel (Television station : Atlanta, Ga.) (Added Author).

Summary: "Was the weather just too cold on the morning of the space shuttle Challenger's launch to support a successful mission? Did dust storms actually devastate a military operation and help to shape a presidency? This high definition series from The Weather Channel looks at the power of nature and how it has had an incredible impact on history. When Weather Changed History explores impactful and exciting moments when the forces of weather intertwine with the forces of human nature to change the course of events. These weather-influenced experiences come from the fields of politics, exploration, the military, sports, entertainment and much more. Watch as The Weather Channel uncovers key moments with insider personal stories that disclose unexpected historical facts, revealing both mankind's heroism and hubris."--Container.

Record details

ISBN: 9780778627951
ISBN: 0778627950
ISBN: 628261068098
Physical Description: videorecording
videodisc
5 videodiscs (approximately 9 hours) : Dolby digital stereo. sd., col. ; 12 cm. + 1 booklet and 1 folded sheet (poster).
Edition: Collector's ed.
Publisher: Atlanta, Georgia : Weather Channel Enterprises ; St. Laurent, Québec : distributed by Madacy Entertainment, c2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"The untold stoires of how weather changed the world."--Container. "Learn how a cold front changed NASA forever."--Container. Widescreen presentation.
Formatted Contents Note:	Rescue from the South Pole -- Battle of the Bulge -- Challenger -- Race to Nome -- 1927 Mississippi flood -- Coast Guard rescue swimmers -- Air Florida -- Crash of Delta 191 -- Operation Eagle Claw -- Storm stories (Navy Typhoon/The forgotten hurricane/D-Day anniversary/Battlefield Iraq) (c2004).
Creation/Production Credits Note:	The Weather Channel® ; Various episode producers and directors ; Producer/Writer (Storm stories), Anne Johnsos.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Home use only.