Battlefield is a captivating TV show that delves into the intriguing history and intense combat of World War II. From the perspectives of soldiers, commanders, and political leaders, this documentary series provides a comprehensive examination of the epic battles, strategies, and sacrifices that shaped the course of the war.
Nazi diehard and fanatics fight to the last man to stop Allied forces from freeing Europe, keeping an unrelenting grip on the naval bases, citadels and fortresses of occupied Europe.
The First World War (2003) is a tv show that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the events, causes, and consequences of World War I. It offers a unique perspective on the war through a combination of historical footage, interviews with experts, and personal testimonies from those who lived through the conflict. The series explores the different aspects of the war, including the political tensions leading up to it, the major battles fought, the technological advancements that changed the face of warfare, and the social and cultural impact on the countries involved. This documentary offers a captivating and informative look into one of the most significant events in human history.
Nazi Megastructures (2013) is a documentary TV show that delves into the failed projects, overstatements, and fortifications of Nazi Germany during World War Two. It explores the construction, engineering, and armament industry of Nazi Germany, as well as weapons research and technology. The show also touches upon the dark side of Nazi propaganda and the waste that occurred in their plan for world domination. Reenactments and historical analysis bring to life the failed ambitions and plan-gone-wrong of Adolf Hitler's regime.
Myths die hard, and the history of the 20th century is no exception to this rule. Even today, we hold popular beliefs that we take for Evangelical truths. Thus, we believe that Hiroshima caused Japan to surrender, that the Marshall Plan saved Europe, that Adolf Hitler was a military genius, or that Mao Zedong was a necessary evil for China’s modernization. Of course, these judgements contain some truth; but, too broad-stroked to be accurate, they contradict the historical reality by denying its complexity. What if the truth was slightly different? Through an exploration of great national or international myths, this full archive documentary collection revisits the key moments of the 20th century with a new perspective in order to provide a new, smarter and more subtle interpretation, bringing elements to light that have been forgotten or sometimes overshadowed.
Summer 1943: Hitler engages in a decisive battle in Kursk to win the war in the East. This is without counting on the pugnacity of the Red Army and the Allied intervention in the West. Month after month, the noose tightens on the Nazi tyrant who refuses to admit defeat and precipitates his country in its fall.
Legend has it that there is a treasure of immense value buried in the Philippine jungle - now a team of American experts, with the help of the only surviving witness, try to uncover the clues to solve the greatest mystery of WW2.
Much of the world first became aware of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in the tragedy of Tiananmen Square in June 1989. However, only weeks before, filming had been completed on an extraordinary examination of China’s military machine. Boasting unprecedented access to all areas of the People’s Liberation Army, this five-hour documentary reveals with unerring insight and exceptional clarity the enigma which is the modern Chinese army.
A series that examines modern military conflicts.
Apocalypse: Stalin is a documentary TV show that delves into the life of Joseph Stalin, the Russian revolutionary and political leader. It explores his rise to power, the policies of his despotic rule, and the impact of his regime on the Soviet Union. The show covers key events such as the Great Purge, the Russian Revolution, and the Great Patriotic War.
It was the war that divided our nation, a brutal and savage feud that changed America forever. Pitting brother against brother, the Civil War was our country's greatest internal struggle, as friends became foes in a conflict that brought a country to its knees then ultimately reunited it. Now, American Heroes Channel (AHC) transports viewers back to that pivotal era in the exclusive new series, Blood and Fury: America's Civil War. Premiering Wednesday, December 14 at 10/9c, the series chronicles the definitive story of one of the most extraordinary and bloodiest chapters in American history. "At AHC, our programming is anchored by real stories of conflict, action and heroism, none of which defined our nation more than the Civil War," said Kevin Bennett, executive vice president and general manager, American Heroes Channel. "With a high-end, cinematic experience, Blood and Fury: America's
Meet the architects behind the Nazi war machine. The Führer's most prominent planners, designers, architects, and builders tried to downplay their role in the Holocaust, but the truth is now exposed.
Lost Command is a war drama film set in French Indochina during the 1950s. It follows the story of French paratroopers as they battle against the Viet Minh and face the challenges of the Algerian War.
The very first submarine, which legend claims lurked beneath New York Harbor during the American Revolutionary War. The small ships that rescued thousands from Dunkirk. The destroyer that forced the easing of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Over the centuries, conflicts have prompted advances to ship designs, making vessels stronger, faster, smarter, and capable of changing the course of wars. Join us as we examine the world's greatest Combat Ships, and reveal how they shaped world history and inspired men and women to acts of incredible courage.
Two-part documentary telling the story of the battle for control of the North Sea during the First World War.
Dan Snow examines how the Allied Forces planned and executed the D-Day landings, as surviving veterans tell the story of one of the most dramatic military operations in history.
Dan Snow and Kate Humble present a three-part guide to the critical aerial battle that changed the course of the Second World War, featuring personal stories of pilots, ground crews and members of the public. The first episode tracks the first skirmishes of the three-day battle,as the Luftwaffe began an all-out assault to rid Britain of air power prior to a land invasion. The first skirmishes were being tracked by a 19-year-old WAAF member in a secret London bunker, and her secret diaries provide fresh insight into the strategies behind the aerial combat.
Covers the 1941 Japanese military strike on a Hawaiian naval base in never before seen detail.
Battleplan is a military television documentary series examing various military strategies used in modern warfare since World War I. It is shown on the Military Channel in the U.S. and UKTV History. Each episode looks at particular military strategy – or "battleplan" – through two well-known historical examples, gauging them against the ideal requirements necessary to successfully conduct that strategy. All the episodes use examples from modern warfare, dating from the First World War up to the recent Iraq War. Lloyd Clark and Bruce Gudmundsson analyze the information and talk about it on the show.