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The Memphis Belle: The Real Story
The most famous B-17 in history - The Memphis Belle. But now - for the first time, her story is told from a purely historical perspective, breaking down the Hollywood myths, and covering the real story of an iconic Flying Fortress in World War II.
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Battle of Lynchburg Tour: The Generals
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Titanic: Band of Courage
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Empuries: The Lost Roman City by the Sea
Empúries was once a thriving port, first built by Greek traders, later taken over by Roman legions. For over 1,000 years, it stood as a beacon of commerce, religion, and culture. Then, it disappeared.
In this video, we explore the layered history of Empúries: from its Greek roots in the 6th centu... -
Why We Fight - Series
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This presentation of the Why We Fight is an enhanced upscale version of the Frank Kappa World War 2 series. It is the highest quality version available anywhere. Not only was the program upscaled the high definition it has been quality corrected seen by scene to bring you the clearest richest vis...
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Comparing the F-35 Lightning II
The F-35 Lightning II has become the defining fifth-generation multirole fighter of the 21st century, with widespread adoption across allied air forces. But despite their similar appearance, the three main variants—the F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C—are distinct aircraft, each engineered for specific ro...
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The Night of Long Knives: Hitler's Purge
The Night of the Long Knives, occurring on June 30, 1934, was a purge in Nazi Germany orchestrated by Adolf Hitler. Aimed at consolidating his power and eliminating potential rivals, the purge primarily targeted the SA (Sturmabteilung) leadership, including Ernst Röhm, and other political adversa...
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How One German UBOAT Humiliated the Royal Navy
On the night of October 13, 1939, a single German U-boat slipped past British defenses and entered Scapa Flow—Britain’s most heavily guarded naval base.
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What's That Called: Civil War Musket Parts
In this episode, you will learn proper terminology of the various parts and pieces that make up a Civil War musket. Learning the proper nomenclature can help you in discussions about these weapons. In addition, it will provide clearer communication during drill if you are a living historian. Th...
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Disintegration of Civilizations
Dr Arnold Toynbee, the great 20th Century historian, observed that the breakdown and eventual disintegration of civilizations, for the most part, follow a common pattern. The ruling class, who once were able to creatively respond to challenges on behalf of the masses, lose their ability to inspir...
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If This Valley is Lost
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The Long Ride Home
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In 1992, Austin Van Dyke's father bought a 1968 Pontiac GTO from a local man who told him that he couldnʼt believe it was a “numbers matchingˮ car. After completely restoring and falling in love with the car, he was forced to sell it in order to take care of his growing family. In 2021, Austin Va...
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The Woman Who Killed Nazis with her Bare Hands
This is the untold story of Nancy Wake — journalist, smuggler, spy, resistance commander, and certified Nazi nightmare. Known as The White Mouse by the Gestapo for her ability to evade capture, Nancy became one of the most decorated women of World War II — and one of the boldest.
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Thomas Jefferson: The Most Controversial President in American History
Mr. Beat tells the story of the most hypocritical man to ever become president. He was ahead of his time in words, but definitely not actions. But we must remember him for his ideas, ideas hundreds of millions of Americans cherish today.
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The Misunderstood Saga of the F4U Corsair
Using stunning recreations, historical military documents, and beautiful archive footage to cover the often misunderstood story of the legendary F4U Corsair, one of the most iconic Navy and Marine fighter aircraft of World War II.
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Desert Storm: First Strike
It is the morning of January 16th 1991. Within the next 24 hours, coalition forces will undertake a precision aerial campaign against Iraqi forces, in what will be known as Operation Desert Storm. Desert Storm will see almost 4000 aircraft mobilized by both sides, with coalition forces taking par...
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Operation Gomorrah - The Bombing of Hamburg
In 1943, the heart of the German air defense system was the early-warning and flak-predictor radar systems. It had proved to be a good system, as was the British radar chain that had been set up since 1935. The Germans knew, however, that strips of metal foil could blind the radar sets and they w...
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What Manner of Men
When Flight Sergeant Richard Brown bails out over the Arnhem battlefield, he finds himself in brutal fight on the ground, fighting a losing battle against superior German opposition. Can he persuade a stubborn handful of Airborne soldiers to surrender before it is too late?
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The Korean War Explained by Mr. Beat
Mr. Beat tells the story of the Korean War, aka "The Forgotten War," a war his grandfather fought in.
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Buchenwald Concentration Camp
Buchenwald Concentration Camp, a harrowing site of Nazi atrocities, stands as a solemn reminder of human cruelty and resilience, where countless lives were lost, and the indomitable will to survive emerged amidst unimaginable horror.
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Crimean War Logistics & the Great Storm of 1854
When did nature conspire with the enemy? In November of 1854 a massive storm wreaked havoc on the encamped British, French, Turkish, and Russian armies in the Crimea and wrecked more than 37 ships in the Black Sea. The storm would not only unleash God's wrath upon the exposed armies, but initiate...