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Episode

Biography: General Omar Bradley

BiographySeason 3 (1994)1994-06-06

Overview

Files and footage from the archives of the U.S. Naval Institute highlight this profile of the military genius who prepared America's forces for World War II.

Details

Series
Biography
Season
Season 3
Episode
Episode 9
Air date
1994-06-06
Runtime
60 min

Episode context

General Omar Bradley is Episode 9 in Season 3 (1994) of Biography. It aired on 1994-06-06. The runtime is 60 min.

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