Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: Omaha Beach
Hear Encyclopaedia Britannica editor Michael Ray explain the Allied invasion of Omaha Beach during the Normandy Invasion of World War II using infographics.
One Minute History
Ho Chi Minh and the rise of Vietnam - World War II - One Minute History
During World War II, the Japanese invade the French colony of Vietnam. Supported by the American Office of Strategic Services, now the CIA, Ho Chi Minh leads a band of resistance fighters known as the Viet Minh. Ho makes a deal with OSS...
History Hit
Voices of the Victims, Ruth Becker: Life during the war
Learn how Ruth Becker and her family struggled to survive as Jews during World War II. Voices of the Victims, Ruth Becker, Part 1
History Hit
Voices of the Victims, Ruth Becker: Life after the war
How has living in terror changed her life? How did her story manage to have a happy ending? How did her father almost die? Voices of the Victims, Ruth Becker, Part 2
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Voices of the Victims: Romeo Vecht: Life during the war
Learn how Dr. Vecht lived during the war. What particular item saved his and his fathers life? Voices of the Victims: Romeo Vecht, Part 1
Curated Video
The Grandfather Paradox
In this video, the concept of the grandfather paradox is explored, which arises from the inconsistencies that occur when changing events in the past through time travel. The video also touches on the Hitler Paradox and raises questions...
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Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: Remembering the tragedy
Learn about the tragedy by its sense of scale and who was to blame for it. What happened in 1946 that was considered a missed moment? Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 8
The March of Time
MOT: Pictures of Greece; the end of Nazi occupation - part 17 of 20
MOT 1944: British military forces arrive by boat in Greece after the end of Nazi occupation. Women shower the British soldiers with flower petals, woman kisses soldier.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aftereffects of War: World War II: Great Britain
Learn more about World War II and the end of the British Empire.
The March of Time
MOT 1941: NAZI OCCUPIED NORWAY
HA WS small cove, town and harbor, Norway WS German Nazi lookout post, flag MS Guard patrolling Norwegian coast MS Nazi officer looking through binoculars VS Soldiers walking through town, w/ machine gun on street CU German armband.
The March of Time
Cali Japanese onto bus war time
MOT 1945: CALIFORNIA JAPANESE INHABITANTS IN WAR TIME: LA MS Closed Japanese noodle shop. MS Poster on shop door 'To Lease.' WS Japanese women boarding bus U.S. soldiers. WS Bus pulling out of lot. WWII US National Defense home front...
The March of Time
MOT 1941: NAZI OCCUPIED NORWAY: SECRET RADIO STATIONS
VS Two Norwegians walking along river, through forest VS Men setting up secret radio stations in woods MS Man putting up antennas VS Men sending Morse code messages.
The March of Time
MOT 1945: BATTLE OF IWO JIMA: MARINES MOBILIZING, HILL 382 AKA THE MEAT GRINDER
VS US Marines & M4 Sherman tanks mobilizing, moving North, on Iwo Jima island, soldiers walking over rocky terrain / VS US 4th Marine Division battling on Hill 382, aka 'The Meat Grinder,' w/ explosions, US soldiers running down from...
The March of Time
MOT 1945: BATTLE OF IWO JIMA: RAISING FLAG ON MOUNT SURIBACHI
ICONIC WS 5 United States Marines & 1 Navy corpsman raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi, American flag flying.
The March of Time
1944: ADMIRALTY ISLAND CAMPAIGN: VS U.S. Marines fighting, firing rifles, in forest area of Los Negros Island, firing mortars & M1919 Browning machine guns. World War II, WWII, Pacific Front, New Guinea
MOT 1944: ADMIRALTY ISLAND CAMPAIGN: VS U.S. Marines fighting, firing rifles, in forest area of Los Negros Island, firing mortars & M1919 Browning machine guns. World War II, WWII, Pacific Front, New Guinea
Kult America
Was Warsaw Uprising Necessary?
The Warsaw Uprising is undoubtedly one of the most important episodes in the history of the Polish capital, leaving the city bereft of its buildings and citizens. As a foreigner living in Warsaw, I've always wanted to understand the...
The March of Time
MOT 1945: BATTLE OF IWO JIMA: JAPANESE POWS
VS Japanese Prisoner of War, POW, at opening of cave appealing to Japanese troops to surrender / VS US Marines throwing in smoke grenades, firing rifles / Various Japanese soldiers being pulled out of rubble, fortifications, surrendering...
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MOT 1945: BATTLE OF IWO JIMA: RELIGIOUS SERVICE, FRESH WATER
VS US Soldier delivering sermon (unconfirmed) w/ Bible in hand, other soldiers gathered around for prayer, religious service, on Iwo Jima beach / VS US Marines examining water pipes set up along Iwo Jima beach, checking distillation...
The March of Time
1945: OCCUPIED WAKE ISLAND: VS United States Major Colonel Walter Baylor (unconfirmed) arriving on Wake Island, various Japanese soldiers standing at attention, U.S. soldiers raising American flag, Japanese soldiers saluting. WWII surrender
MOT 1945: OCCUPIED WAKE ISLAND: VS United States Major Colonel Walter Baylor (unconfirmed) arriving on Wake Island, various Japanese soldiers standing at attention, U.S. soldiers raising American flag, Japanese soldiers saluting. WWII...
The March of Time
The March of Time episode opening title card - Inside Nazi Germany
The March of Time episode opening title card - Inside Nazi Germany
The March of Time
MOT 1941: ROYAL NORWEGIAN AIR FORCE: LITTLE NORWAY, CANADA
INT MS Major Ole Reistad (1898-1949) at desk talking w/ officials MS Squadron leaders taking notes WS Major Reistad & officers around table Cadets watching instructor by fighter airplane outside hangar MS Cadets standing (some topless)...
The March of Time
MOT 1941: ROYAL NORWEGIAN AIR FORCE: LITTLE NORWAY, CANADA
WS Car entering gates to camp. CU Sign 'RNAF Training Camp Little Norway' WS Cadets w/ rifles at attention VS Cadets marching through camp.
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MOT 1945: BATTLE OF IWO JIMA: PLANNING THE FINAL ASAULT
VS General Holland Smith (aka 'Howlin' Mad') (C) on sitting on beach w/ staff officers, talking, planning strategy / MS Small wooden sign posts w/ directions to parts of base on Iwo Jima beach / VS US soldier typing on typewriter...
The March of Time
MOT: 1938: Nazi surveillance and persecution of the German population
Woman meets with Nazi officials as informant, men sitting in jail, women answering questions, ID card closeup, concentration camp.