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The 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army played a crucial role in World War II, with significant involvement in the North African campaign and the D-Day landings at Normandy.
The RAF faces funding challenges during uncertain times before the Second World War.
World War II air combat is explored through accounts of dogfights, bombing raids, and torpedo attacks, highlighting key battles and strategies.
In 1942, the First Special Service Force became the first combined American and Canadian fighting unit, earning the nickname "Black Devils" for their night raids.
The Berlin Wall, which stood for 28 years, fell in November 1989, marking a significant moment in the end of the Cold War.
Eminent WWII historian James Holland explores the Nazi war machine across Europe, examining its extraordinary machines and rare archival materials.
Werner Heisenberg was born on December 5, 1901, in Wurzburg, Bavaria, and became a key figure in the German nuclear weapons program during World War II.
Merrill's Marauders, an elite American jungle commando unit in World War II, conducted intense operations against the Japanese Imperial Division in Burma.
A D-Day veteran recounts his experiences during the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, providing insight into the life of a World War II soldier.
In the final months of World War II, Adolf Hitler's desperate efforts to maintain power included mobilizing the People's Militia as Allied forces advanced on Berlin.
The Amber Room, a lavish installation in the Catherine Palace near St Petersburg, was dismantled by Nazis during WWII, and its current whereabouts remain unknown.
Over 20,000 German soldiers are commemorated at a cemetery in Le Combe, many of whom were conscripted schoolboys caught in Hitler's plans.
After the First World War, Hitler's power becomes absolute in Germany from 1933 to 1935.
The Italian Campaign during World War II presented significant challenges for Allied troops, influencing strategic decisions and impacting the overall course of the war.
The German battleship Bismarck, one of the largest ships of its time, was sunk by British forces after just eight days of action in 1941.
A downed military aircraft crew struggles for survival in the jungle, featuring Van Heflin as Lieutenant Lynn Harrison, in a 1944 training film produced by the First Motion Picture Unit.
501 Squadron shot down 149 enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain, while losing 19 pilots in four months of intense aerial combat.
Two World War II veterans from opposing sides revisit the battlefields of their past in a series that highlights their personal experiences and reflections.
Montana's Glacier National Park is examined for claims that Nazi scientists built an underground base there, potentially housing advanced technology and Adolf Hitler.
More than 10 million men lost their lives in World War I, setting the stage for Britain's fierce determination to defend against tyranny in World War II.
At the height of World War II, the Nazis produced the equivalent of over 3 billion British pounds in counterfeit currency to destabilize the British economy.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth remained at Buckingham Palace during WWII, boosting morale through visits to bombed areas and demonstrating solidarity with the British people.
The last surviving Sea Hurricane, powered by the only airworthy Merlin Mark 3 engine, made its first flight in 52 years on September 17, 1995.
Life aboard the USS Yorktown during World War II is depicted through color footage, showcasing daily routines and intense battles in the Pacific theater.
On November 14, 1940, 400 German bombers targeted Coventry in a raid that marked a new level of destruction in World War II.
British intelligence faced internal conflicts and challenges during World War II as agents, including a double agent, navigated Nazi infiltration in the French Resistance.
177,000 civilians died within two weeks of the Axis invasion of Yugoslavia in April 1941, setting the stage for a complex wartime alliance.
Pearl Harbor's attack in 1941 prompted a massive enlistment of American soldiers, significantly altering the course of World War II against Japan and the Axis powers.
A team of experts investigates the implications of a German victory in World War II and the potential outcomes if Hitler had died early.
Operation Carpetbagger, a covert mission involving B-24D Liberators and key figures like Henry D. MacMillan Jr., played a vital role in the Allied victory during World War II.
The 101st Airborne Division, US Army Rangers, Desert Rats, and US Eighth Air Force are highlighted for their critical roles and bravery during World War II.
Four children in Germany attend a class that covers 33 key events related to the Holocaust, reflecting on their country's history and its impact today.
Adolf Hitler's leadership led to a catastrophic war of extermination across Europe, marked by deception and a relentless pursuit of territorial expansion.
Operation Overlord marked a pivotal moment in World War II as over 150,000 Allied troops, led by Dwight D. Eisenhower and Winston Churchill, landed on Normandy's beaches.
The aftermath of World War II saw the liberation of Nazi death camps, violent reprisals against collaborators in France, and the mass displacement of millions across Europe and Asia.
1,177 men died aboard the USS Arizona during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, marking a significant moment in American history.
B-24 Liberators were deployed in August 1943 to support the French Resistance by delivering supplies and gathering intelligence on German troop movements.
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, driven by resource shortages and military ideology, significantly altered the trajectory of World War II.
In North Africa during World War II, British General Bernard Montgomery's counteroffensive led to the defeat of Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps in 1943.
Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party dismantle German democracy in Berlin during 1933.
Factories during World War II played a crucial role in producing essential materials like machine guns and 'Blitz' Trucks, as detailed by historians including Dan Snow.
The Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, shifts the tide of World War II dramatically.
Battleships played a pivotal role in World War II, showcasing advanced engineering and formidable firepower that shaped naval warfare across various theaters.
On June 6, 1944, the 2nd Panzer Waffen-SS Division Das Reich launched a brutal campaign in France, facing fierce resistance from the French Maquis and British SOE agents.
In the Santa Cruz Islands, the intense naval battles of World War II unfold, highlighting the strategic significance and high casualties of the Solomon Islands campaign.
By the end of the Great War, the Canadian Army Medical Corps included 3,141 nursing sisters, with five out of six serving on active duty overseas.
The Battle of Guadalcanal marked the first major Allied land offensive against Japan in the Pacific Theater of World War II, focusing on the six-month struggle for Henderson Field.
As Hitler's regime expands across Europe, anti-Jewish persecution escalates, culminating in the genocide known as the Holocaust.
