Battlefields of the World Wars
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- Avsnitt 5: Hedgerow Hell: The Fury of Normandy - 1944
In July of 1944, at the height of World War II in Europe, Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy in Northern France. Everyone thought it would be a relatively easy move through Adolph Hitler's Nazi defenses. They were wrong.
Om serien: This remarkable series takes viewers back in time to pivotal battles of World Wars I and II to explore the tactics and technology that determined the fates of nations and countless men.
The Battle of Verdun - 1916
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1 tim 5 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderThe town of Verdun, in Northeast France, was the scene of World War I's most emblematic battle. During the harsh winter, the German army prepared a powerful offensive on the Meuse Valley.
The town of Verdun, in Northeast France, was the scene of World War I's most emblematic battle. During the harsh winter, the German army prepared a powerful offensive on the Meuse Valley.
Battle of the Chemin des Dames - 1917
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1 tim 8 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderApril 1917. With the gloom of winter still hanging over France, French soldiers were sure the Great War was about to end. More than a million gathered on the 30 kilometer front, with aircraft and tanks deployed to break through German defenses.
April 1917. With the gloom of winter still hanging over France, French soldiers were sure the Great War was about to end. More than a million gathered on the 30 kilometer front, with aircraft and tanks deployed to break through German defenses.
Battle of the Alps - 1940
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1 timTillgänglig 3+ månaderJune 1940, in Southeastern France, a handful of French soldiers faced off against an invasion of 300,000 Italian troops. Elsewhere, the French army was in disarray. The Government fled to Bordeaux. The Germans entered Paris.
June 1940, in Southeastern France, a handful of French soldiers faced off against an invasion of 300,000 Italian troops. Elsewhere, the French army was in disarray. The Government fled to Bordeaux. The Germans entered Paris.
The Massacre of Dieppe - 1942
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57 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderThis infamous battle was one of the worst moments of World War II. On one August evening, after 9 hours of fighting, over 2,000 mostly Canadian Allied soldiers were killed in a raid on a Nazi-occupied port.
This infamous battle was one of the worst moments of World War II. On one August evening, after 9 hours of fighting, over 2,000 mostly Canadian Allied soldiers were killed in a raid on a Nazi-occupied port.
Hedgerow Hell: The Fury of Normandy - 1944
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1 timTillgänglig 3+ månaderIn July of 1944, at the height of World War II in Europe, Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy in Northern France. Everyone thought it would be a relatively easy move through Adolph Hitler's Nazi defenses. They were wrong.
In July of 1944, at the height of World War II in Europe, Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy in Northern France. Everyone thought it would be a relatively easy move through Adolph Hitler's Nazi defenses. They were wrong.
The Angels of Victory - 1944
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1 tim 27 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderJune 5th, 1944, over 13,000 men from two American parachute divisions flew a nearly impossible mission: to secure the right flank of the Normandy invasion, open roads, secure bridges, and blunt German counter-attacks.
June 5th, 1944, over 13,000 men from two American parachute divisions flew a nearly impossible mission: to secure the right flank of the Normandy invasion, open roads, secure bridges, and blunt German counter-attacks.
Attack of the Hitler Youth - 1944
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55 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderJune 6, 1944. 156,000 Allied soldiers pushed toward the French Normandy coast in Operation Overlord. Among them were 15,000 Canadians of the 3rd Infantry Division. Of the first wave, half got no further than the shore.
June 6, 1944. 156,000 Allied soldiers pushed toward the French Normandy coast in Operation Overlord. Among them were 15,000 Canadians of the 3rd Infantry Division. Of the first wave, half got no further than the shore.
The Liberation of Paris - 1944
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1 timTillgänglig 3+ månaderAugust 1944. For four years, the Swastika flag flew over Paris in a time of deprivation, humiliation, and repression. Despite Hitler's vow to destroy Paris rather than surrender it, Parisians rose up to play a crucial role in driving the Nazis out.
August 1944. For four years, the Swastika flag flew over Paris in a time of deprivation, humiliation, and repression. Despite Hitler's vow to destroy Paris rather than surrender it, Parisians rose up to play a crucial role in driving the Nazis out.
Battle of the Bulge - 1944
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54 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderDecember 1944, Northern France was the scene of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, immortalized in the movie "Saving Private Ryan." Just before Christmas, 500,000 Germans prepared to attack Allied forces with overwhelming force.
December 1944, Northern France was the scene of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, immortalized in the movie "Saving Private Ryan." Just before Christmas, 500,000 Germans prepared to attack Allied forces with overwhelming force.
Titans of War: Evolution of the Battle Tank
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1 tim 36 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderThere is no equal on the battlefield to the indomitable presence of the tank. For the last century, the tank has laid siege to front lines, provided protection to infantry, and struck fear into the hearts of its enemies.
There is no equal on the battlefield to the indomitable presence of the tank. For the last century, the tank has laid siege to front lines, provided protection to infantry, and struck fear into the hearts of its enemies.