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How Much Do You Know About US History?How Much Do You Know About US History?W

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The Battle I'll Never ForgetThe Battle I'll Never ForgetWW

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Retreat from RealityW

Adolf Hitler is determined to fight to the very end, even if it costs millions of Germans their lives. He puts his faith in his the "Wunderwaffe", the "wonder weapons", including the first ever ballistic missile, the V2.WWW

Project NaziW

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Fall of FranceW

In this episode of World War II: Witness to War, hear the first-hand accounts of the incredible sacrifices and momentous feats endured by the Allies alongside the devastating consequences of the German capture of France.WWW

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The Bow & Arrow, Gun and Atomic BombW

The origins of three weapons that led to the rise and fall of empires.WWW

OriginsW

Season 1 · Episode 1

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The Seismograph, Radar and SatelliteW

The origins of three life-saving technologies for forecasting danger, helping us predict and endure some of Earth’s most deadly phenomena.WWW

OriginsW

Season 1 · Episode 4

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The Popcorn ColonelW

AHC brings you the War Story of American Hero Lt. Colonel Shaw. Serving in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, Lt. Colonel Shaw has countless stories of heroism, sacrifice, and life from his time in the military. This is his War Story.WWW

War StoriesW

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Waltzing through the ReichW

AHC brings you the War Story of 2nd Lieutenant Army Nurse Cameron Montgomery. After serving at the Battle of the Bulge in WWII, 2nd Lieutenant Montgomery has countless stories of heroism, sacrifice, and life from her time on the frontlines.WWW

War StoriesW

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Forty by EightW

During WWII, the draft made heroes out of 18-year-old boys. That's exactly what happened for Purple Heart recipient Harold McMillan in his "miraculous story."WWW

War StoriesW

Season 1 · Episode 3

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Mr. Fixed ItW

It didn't matter what it was or what it did -- Sergeant Clifford Curtis Letson could fix it. As one of the most decorated mechanics of WWII, Letson recalls his days of making things work overseas.WWW

War StoriesW

Season 1 · Episode 4

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Disturbing and outright violent behavior coupled with cleverness convinced those who knew Marcel Petiot as a child that he would grow up to be a menace.WWW

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Marcel Petiot Was Destined to be a Psychopath

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Born into a poor immigrant criminal family in London's West end Billy Charles Hill was destined to lead a life outside the law. By the time he was a young adult he became universally feared. WWW

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Billy Hill Leaves His Mark on the London Underworld

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Unlike in the First World War the Allies, with the British in particular, had to account for a much larger area of the sea to cover and protect from Axis threats.WWW

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Nazi Gains on Land Mean Freedom of the Seas

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As ground forces including the Home Guard were being assembled to counter a German invasion on British soil the Royal Air Force bore the responsibility win the immediate battle in the skies over the English Channel and the United Kingdom.WWW

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British Ground and Air Forces Prepare for a German Invasion

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First-person accounts describe the perilous situation in which hundreds of thousands of Allied soldiers found themselves struggling to escape Dunkirk under a barrage of enemy fire.WWW

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Chaos and Carnage on the Beach at Dunkirk

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Woodwalkers tells the story of four determined students as they try to earn the title of electrical lineworker apprentice. Our characters overcome hardships both at home and during training to earn a career in a lucrative but dangerous industry.WWW

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As it suffers blow after blow on the Western, Eastern, and home front and Hitler becomes more withdrawn Nazi Germany focuses its time and resources on expensive propaganda productions.WWW

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Project NaziW

Goebbel's Propaganda Machine Goes Into Top Gear As Nazi Germany Suffers Blow After Blow

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Hitler is wary of the influence of the Brownshirts particularly after he becomes Chancellor of Germany in 1933 and fears that the armed and semi-mutinous gangs will destabilize his rule.WWW

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Project NaziW

The SA and the Night of the Long Knives

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A former interpreter of Stalin's confirms that he felt betrayed by the Allies because they only opened up a second front in Western Europe when the Red Army began to approach Germany and the West.WWW

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WWII ConfidentialW

Stalin Feels the Allies Betrayed Him During the War

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Horst Wessel was an early leader within the Nazi stormtroopers (SA) who clashed regularly with leftist groups such as Communists. Although murdered by a known leftist it seems that the reason for his assassination was more personal than political.WWW

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Project NaziW

Nazi "Saint" Horst Wessel is Shot in the Head

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As part of the Soviet control that Stalin imposed over Poland Russians were made to pose as Polish officers.WWW

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WWII ConfidentialW

Russians Pretending to Be Polish Officers

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To this day mystery surrounds the circumstances of Italian Fascist Dictator Benito Mussolini's death. Was he killed by Italian partisans? British special operatives? On the orders of Hitler? WWW

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Who Killed Mussolini?

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As German forces gradually retreat from the Eastern front and Soviet forces wait just outside Warsaw the Polish resistance rises assuming that Stalin will come to their aid.WWW

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WWII ConfidentialW

Stalin Watches as The Warsaw Uprising of 1944 Gets Crushed

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It is claimed that Mary Magdalene's skull is kept in the St. Maximin Basilica in southern France. WWW

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Forbidden HistoryW

Is This Mary Magdalene's Skull?

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Despite the massive loss of life of his own people Stalin is viewed in the US as a hero by the end of 1942.WWW

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WWII ConfidentialW

Stalin Man of the Year as His Country Bleeds

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Much research has been done around the treasures the Templars discovered in the Holy Land, but they are not limited to material possessions. WWW

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Forbidden HistoryW

The Templars Go Native

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U-Boat TerrorW

In this episode of World War II: Witness to War, the global reach of the war reveals itself, as the incredible stories of those at sea are heard. Relentless attacks by U-Boats push the British to develop new strategies to defeat this evil empire.WWW

World War II: Witness to WarW

Season 1 · Episode 3

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Submarines, Battleships and ArmadasW

The origins of three revolutionary war vessels and the pursuit of naval supremacy.WWW

OriginsW

Season 1 · Episode 10

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Monarchy, Democracy and CommunismW

The origins of three forms of government and the struggle for nations to define themselves.WWW

OriginsW

Season 1 · Episode 9

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Monumental RealitiesW

On this special edition of America: Facts vs. Fiction, the myths behind some of history's most defining moments are uncovered, as well as revealing facts behind America's space explorations.WWW

America: Facts vs. FictionW

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Battle of BritainW

In this episode of World War II: Witness to War, the battle progresses from the ground, to the sky. The British begin to face the Germans over the buildings of London and other British towns, and brave young pilots give their all for the Ally cause.WWW

World War II: Witness to WarW

Season 1 · Episode 2

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Tanks, Combat Aircraft and Military DronesW

The origins of three war machines that changed the face of modern warfare forever.WWW

OriginsW

Season 1 · Episode 8

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Samurai, Knights and Special ForcesW

The origins of three fighters throughout history who have defended and advanced power.WWW

OriginsW

Season 1 · Episode 7

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Vices and VacationsW

On this special edition of America: Facts vs. Fiction, we explore the myths surrounding our favorite vices, and learn the facts behind some of our favorite holidays.WWW

America: Facts vs. FictionW

Season 5 · Episode 4

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Fall of FranceW

In this episode of World War II: Witness to War, hear the first-hand accounts of the incredible sacrifices and momentous feats endured by the Allies alongside the devastating consequences of the German capture of France.WWW

World War II: Witness to WarW

Season 1 · Episode 1

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Fire, Matches and DynamiteW

The origins of man’s means of harnessing one of Mother Nature’s most crucial elements.WWW

OriginsW

Season 1 · Episode 6

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Skydiving, Mountainerring and RunningW

The origins of three physical challenges that suggest the human body, combined with mental determination, is truly limitless.WWW

OriginsW

Season 1 · Episode 5

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Yankees, Rebels and World War IIW

On this special edition of America: Facts vs. Fiction, the myths behind World War Two are exposed, and we'll delve into the truths that are often forgotten when it comes to America's Civil War.WWW

America: Facts vs. FictionW

Season 5 · Episode 3

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Going Vertical: Piasecki's MachineW

Frank Piasecki was a pioneer of rotorcraft and his groundbreaking tandem rotor design brought the helicopter into the modern age. The iconic Chinook helicopter and it's many uses from combat to humanitarian aid is his legacy.WWW

The Age of Aerospace on AHCW

Season 2 · Episode 3

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The Seismograph, Radar and SatelliteW

The origins of three life-saving technologies for forecasting danger, helping us predict and endure some of Earth’s most deadly phenomena.WWW

OriginsW

Season 1 · Episode 4

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The Telescope, X-Ray and Electron MicroscopeW

The origins of three feats of invention that revealed the world beyond and within in almost unthinkable detail.WWW

OriginsW

Season 1 · Episode 3

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No Liars AllowedW

On this special edition of America: Facts vs. Fiction, we'll reveal the true stories behind America's most infamous bad guys, and uncover the truths behind America's notorious secret societies.WWW

America: Facts vs. FictionW

Season 5 · Episode 2

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Blood and Fury: America's Civil War

Blood and Fury: America's Civil WarWW

The definitive story of one of the most extraordinary and bloodiest chapters in American history. The series uses six of the war's most significant battles to illuminate both the bigger themes and revel in the smaller, little known stories.WWWWW

Atlantis: The End of an Empire

Atlantis: The End of an EmpireWW

For centuries, Atlantis has been a myth. But in the last decade archaeologists have uncovered new finds which could reveal the location of this ancient apocalypse. Mixing dramatic recreation with science, this story is told by "Lost" star, Terry O'Quinn.WWWWW

UFOs: The Lost Evidence

UFOs: The Lost EvidenceWW

UFOs: The Lost Evidence examines testimony from current and former government officials, pilots and astronauts about man's contact with the extraterrestrial.WWWWW

What History Forgot

What History ForgotWW

Hosted by history buff and veteran high school teacher Joe Moniaci, What History Forgot tells famously forgotten tales that shaped some of America's greatest icons, scandals and disasters.WWWWW

Mafia's Most Wanted

Mafia's Most WantedWW

Mafia's Most Wanted is the story of the rise and fall of the Mafia, told by the people who brought it down.WWWWW

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D Day Mega PhotosWWWWW

Incredible pictures from the June 6, 1944 invasion as well as the Normandy campaign.

WWI Mega GalleryWW

Get a better understanding of the War to End All Wars by seeing photos from before, during, and after World War I with explanations on the major factors and battles from that war.WW

Busted Tank PhotosWW

Our collection of damaged and destroyed tanks, from World War I to Iraq.WW

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Rare Photos from the Battle of Ia Drang Vietnam

Photos from the the battle that Inspired We Were Soldiers