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Beate and Serge Klarsfeld pursue Klaus Barbie, the Gestapo chief known as the "Butcher of Lyon," across continents to hold him accountable for his wartime atrocities.
Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, recorded 19 soldier suicides in one year, reflecting a growing mental health crisis among veterans and active-duty personnel.
2 million lives were lost during the Pacific Theater of World War II, including 1.74 million military personnel from Japan and nearly half a million Americans.
The POW/MIA movement, initiated by families of soldiers missing in action during the Vietnam War, continues to raise questions about the fate of those left behind.
During the First Gulf War, coalition forces effectively utilized the Tomahawk Missile, a new weapon that significantly impacted military strategy against Iraqi forces.
Paul and Gloria dedicate 50 hours a week to preparing for the end of the world, stockpiling food and testing their home's defenses against gunfire.
A group of Mexican immigrants raises funds to hire mercenaries after a militia threatens their town on the Texas border.
Over 200,000 North Korean troops launched a surprise attack on South Korea on June 25, 1950, marking the beginning of the Korean War.
Morgan Freeman investigates the complexities of peace, examining physical barriers and societal fears of destruction across various global contexts.
In Italy during 1944, the German Army reinforced its defenses with 60 elite units to counter the Allied advance following the successful campaigns in Sicily.
The Battle of Midway in June 1942 marked a pivotal moment in World War II, where the US Navy, despite being outnumbered, defeated the Japanese fleet through strategic tactics.
Hitler's plans for invading Britain faced significant obstacles, including early bombing attempts and intense air battles during World War II.
In October 1943, Allied leaders met in Tehran to discuss military strategies as the war intensified on multiple fronts.
185,000 square miles of Russian land were freed during the winter campaign of 1942, marking a significant turning point against the Axis powers.
Operation Desert Storm showcased the M1A1 Abrams tank's superiority over the T-72, leading to the rapid defeat of Iraq's military and the liberation of Kuwait.
The Treaty of Versailles and the interwar years created economic conditions and resentment in Germany that contributed to the outbreak of World War II.
As the Allies advance on Berlin in 1945, Adolf Hitler's inner circle grapples with loyalty and survival amid the impending collapse of Nazi Germany.
In 1916, British forces introduced the first tanks on the Western Front, significantly altering the dynamics of World War I combat.
In Vietnam in 1965, General William Westmoreland leads American Marines and tank battalions in an attempt to engage Viet Cong forces in conventional warfare.
In 1945, the Battle of Okinawa marked the largest amphibious invasion in the Pacific theatre, resulting in significant casualties and paving the way for the US assault on mainland Japan.
Celtic people, originating from a small Alpine village, transformed from a trade-focused society to a militarized culture, influencing Dark Age Europe by the 5th century BC.
At the end of the 11th century, the First Crusade marked a chaotic confrontation of warlords and princes as West Roman Christianity sought to reclaim the Holy Land from Islamic rule.
In October 2002, Russia's Spetnaz Group Alfa undertakes a complex rescue operation to save 800 hostages from Chechen gunmen in a Moscow theatre.
Combat vehicles, including the Leopard 2, Tiger I, and Merkava Mark IV, showcase the evolution of military technology and design over the decades.
Paul Touvier, a Nazi collaborator, was found guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison, becoming the first French citizen to face such charges.
US forces faced significant challenges patrolling Vietnam's rivers during the war, as these waterways were crucial for Viet Cong supply routes.
On March 12, 1938, as Hitler annexed Austria, Spain's Republican prime minister sought help in Paris amid the escalating Spanish Civil War.
Charlemagne had thousands of Saxon rebels beheaded as he sought to crush the resistance led by Widukind during the 8th Century conflicts.
In 1314, Thomas Randolph, the young Earl of Moray, led a small band of warriors in a surprise attack to capture Edinburgh Castle from English forces.
The Battle of Okinawa in 1945 resulted in approximately 240,931 casualties, marking it as the deadliest conflict in the Pacific theatre of World War II.
In June 1941, Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, marking the beginning of a brutal invasion of the Soviet Union, as depicted through rare archive footage.
The Rwandan genocide of 1994, resulting in the deaths of one million Tutsis, was a meticulously planned atrocity rooted in decades of colonialism and ethnic manipulation.
Vidkun Quisling's collaboration with Nazi Germany during World War II led to his execution by the Norwegian people, cementing his legacy as a symbol of treachery.
In April 1992, the first bombs fell over Srebrenica, marking the beginning of the Bosnian War and altering the lives of its residents forever.
Pearl Harbor's surprise attack in 1941 marked the beginning of the Pacific Theater in World War II, leading to pivotal battles and the eventual use of atomic bombs.
American soldiers in the Vietnam War faced moral dilemmas and public opposition while navigating the complexities of a conflict they often did not understand.
Colombia continues to grapple with the aftermath of the 2016 peace treaty with FARC, as social inequality and ongoing conflict hinder true reconciliation.
In 1923, Adolf Hitler's failed coup, known as the Beer Hall Putsch, leads to his imprisonment, during which he writes Mein Kampf.
Over a thousand detainees in Abu Salim prison resist Muammar Gaddafi's regime in June 1996, foreshadowing the revolution that erupts in 2011.
Carthage, once Rome's greatest rival, faced complete destruction during the Punic Wars, marking a pivotal moment in the rise of the Roman Empire.
In the Pacific theater during World War II, American pilots faced perilous conditions while conducting bombing missions against Japan, often losing planes during their return to aircraft carriers.
The North African Campaign during World War II showcased the intense conflict between Axis and Allied forces, highlighted by rare archive footage from the front lines.
In July 1361, an invasion force led by King Valdemar II of Denmark landed on Gotland's West Coast, pillaging farms and villages on its march to Visby.
On May 23, 1945, British troops arrested Admiral Donitz, marking the final act of the Nazi regime as the Allies took control of Germany.
Stalingrad, a pivotal city during World War II, became the site of a fierce battle where the Red Army halted the advance of the Nazi forces in 1942.
China is building air strips on disputed islands in the South China Sea, raising concerns about potential military conflict with the United States.
In July 1992, all but three defendants in the Oka trial were acquitted, with the federal and provincial governments incurring costs exceeding $155 million.
Over 6,000 tanks participated in the Battle of Kursk in July 1943, marking the largest tank battle in history and a turning point in World War II.
