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  • The Ardennes Massacres

    As the tide of World War II turns, a chilling chapter unfolds deep in the Ardennes Forest, where the Ardennes Massacres reveal the brutal clash of ideologies, as American soldiers face ruthless SS units, igniting a deadly battle of survival, justice, and moral reckoning in the heart of Europe

  • Battle of Ypres

    Amidst the relentless horrors of World War I, a small Belgian town becomes the epicenter of an unimaginable struggle as soldiers from across the globe clash in the Battle of Ypres, where bravery and resilience are the only hope in a landscape scarred by poison gas and trench warfare. During the f...

  • Sunken Lane: The Absurdity WW1 Strategies

    In the trenches of World War I, a surreal and tragic world unfolds as soldiers grapple with the bizarre and absurd realities of war, where laughter and horror collide in a dark theater of the absurd. Sander takes us to the Sunken Road where photographer, Geoffrey Malins filmed the horrors of the war

  • 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.

  • The King Tiger of the Ardennes

    During World War II, the King Tiger tank becomes an iconic symbol of German armored might, boasting unmatched armor and firepower, altering the course of battles.

  • Attacked Field Hospital Bastogne

    Amidst the frigid depths of winter in 1944, a besieged field hospital near Bastogne transforms into a horrifying scene, where war crimes were committed by the ruthless German SS, plunging the harrowing tale of survival into a chilling moral reckoning that tests the very limits of humanity.

  • Hitler's Iron Crosses in World War 1

    Amidst the trenches of World War I, a young Adolf Hitler earns the prestigious Iron Cross twice, marking a harrowing journey that marks the beginning of a rise to infamy, overshadowing the valor of war with the darkness of future tyranny.

  • The Day Churchill Nearly Got Killed

    In 1945, near Wesel, Winston Churchill narrowly escapes death when a sudden attack threatens his visit to the front lines, highlighting the perilous reality faced by leaders in the closing days of World War II.

  • Mauthausen Concentration Camp

    Mauthausen Concentration Camp, a grim symbol of Nazi brutality, witnessed immense suffering and inhumanity, where countless prisoners endured horrific conditions, and the stark contrasts of human cruelty and resilience unfolded.

  • Dunkirk - Operation Dynamo

    Filmmaker, Sander van Kammen walks the grounds of Dunkirk. In the face of overwhelming Nazi forces, a desperate evacuation unfolds on the beaches of Dunkirk, where the fate of 400,000 Allied soldiers hangs in the balance as civilian boats join the daring rescue mission, embodying the spirit of sa...

  • D-Day: Operation Overlord

    Take the 80th Anniversary trip into France as allied forces embark on the unprecedented invasion of Normandy, meticulously preparing with unparalleled precision, orchestrating a relentless air campaign to cripple enemy defenses, and grappling with the harrowing possibility of cancellation, forgin...

  • Two Brothers in Arms

    Amid the fierce battle for Groningen in World War II, two brothers, Fred and Stanley Butterworth find themselves on the front lines, their bond tested by the horrors of war as they fight for freedom and each other in a city under siege.

  • The Battle of the Somme

    Amidst the horrors of World War I, the Battle of the Somme unfolds as a devastating clash between Allied and German forces on the fields of France, leaving an indelible mark on history. You will learn about the whole build up toward the 1st of July which doesn't get mentioned that often in WW1 So...

  • The Christmas Truce of 1914

    In the midst of the brutal trenches of World War I, the Christmas Truce of 1914 emerges as an extraordinary moment of humanity, where soldiers from opposing sides lay down their arms to celebrate a brief but poignant respite from the horrors of war, reminding the world that even in its darkest ho...

  • 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.
    From dodging Ges...

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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...