Retreat from Reality

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.

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.

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."

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.

Jamie reveals the truth about some of America's greatest generals.

In 1995, there is an international hunt for criminal "Whitey" Bulger.

The Mafia's power grows as they add rogue NYPD cops to the mob payroll.

Crazy Joey Gallo, killer psychopath, beatnik hipster, and renegade mobster.

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.

France is finally liberated after a bitter fight through the countryside.

Months after victory in Europe, the US decides to use a drastic tactic.

In this episode we'll uncover support for the National Socialist movement within America, revealing outposts of Nazi Germany within the land of the free. We'll also learn about the man who believed he was the American Fuhrer.

We examine how the Nazis began to stamp their image on Germany and the nations that had fallen under the German jackboot -- from plans to redesign Berlin as the capital of the world to the total destruction of Warsaw.

In this episode I'll investigate how Hitler implemented these changes through anti-Semitic clothing laws, the establishment of SS "bride schools" and breeding programs that saw children stolen from their parents.