When the Nazis unleashed the 'Blitzkrieg', it was a kind of warfare the world had never witnessed before and immediately upended all traditional ideas of military strategy and tactics. Suddenly Europe and North Africa was reeling from this new type of combat and had to adapt quickly or suffer the consequences of Hitler's evil aims. Now, using ground-breaking graphics and state-of-the-art computer animation, as well as archival footage culled from Allied and Axis sources, the incredible initial successes of Hitler's seemingly unstoppable war machine are revealed and examined. Includes 'Hitler's Big Guns', 'Africa Korps', 'Infantry Firepower' and more!
This series covers the military career of the colorful General George S. Patton, with focus on his World War II action in Africa and Europe. A look at America's readiness for WWII.
Two families experience life on the hillsides of 19th-century Snowdonia. The Braddock and Jones families say goodbye to the 21st century and take their first steps into 1890.
James Beard Award-winning food and travel writers, Matt and Ted Lee, uncover the unexpected bites and sights in their hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. From Lowcountry oyster roasts to an undersea winery and dinner that comes with a side of dance lessons, Matt and Ted prove there’s far more to Charleston’s food scene than the tour guide lets on.
Using captured German footage to cover the growth of German aggression starting with the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the invasion of Poland. Animated maps show battle positions and advancements of the German Army.
They’re sleek, sexy and oh, so seductive. Once you’ve tasted life on board one of these babies, it’s hard to go back. Exotic destinations beckon and you can easily heed their call. Private jets have put the magic back in traveling. Come soar with us on a luxurious journey to uncover the high-flying world of the jet set.
These films document the history of the development of nuclear weapons, starting with the first bomb tested at Trinity Site in southeastern New Mexico in July 1945.
The mother load of online awesomeness. Cliptastic! brings together the funniest, most bonkers, downright incredible and jaw-dropping uploads from the worldwide web. Billions of brilliant clips are being uploaded all the time – the secret is where to find them, and this team knows! from Daft Devils, Idiots Unleashed and Masters of Mayhem, Pranks & Bantz, Savage Stunts and Did That Just Happen?
Sieg Im Westen translates to Victory in the West, served as a headline for a Nazi propaganda film. This series goes into detail of Germany's excursions against the Allies in World War II.
Nazi war criminals are hunted down and put on trail for atrocities committed during WWII. Contains Film of the concentration camps with survivors interviewed. These films follow the rise and fall of Nazism from the Munich beer halls to the Nuremberg War Trials. Includes flashbacks of a variety of Nazi war crimes against humanity.
The mobility and devastating firepower of WWII tanks was key to the success of many major battles from the Eastern and Western fronts to the deserts of North Africa. Superior firepower has always been a valid strategy of war, and nothing embodies that idea more than the tank. See some of the great tanks that were used throughout military history including: the Panther, Tiger, Sherman and more.
Take a fascinating look into the lives and cultures of 32 of the world's oldestand most legendary peoples. Isolated from the world of technology and luxury, these populations have thrived for centuries, living in harmony with the nature which surrounds them.