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Why Bombs Make a Whistling Sound When They Fall Through the Air
You may have noticed in movies and tv shows that when a bomb falls through the sky, it makes a whistling sound. This has to do with the fighter planes and bomber planes of world war 2. During the second world war, German air force...
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Deadliest Battle in History: Stalingrad | Animated History
As the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union dragged on, Hitler and his High Command found themselves falling short of critical objectives. The summer of 1942 would see the Nazis focus their efforts on the southern Soviet Union, with the...
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Evolution of German Aircraft | Animated History
In today's episode, we explore the evolution of German military aircraft, from the bi-planes, tri-planes, and zeppelins of the German Empire, the Stukas and Messerschmitts of the Luftwaffe, all the way to the modern jets and bombers of...
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Nazi soldiers march through a European town.
Nazi soldiers march through a European town.
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Adolph Hitler leads a parade through a European town.
Adolph Hitler leads a parade through a European town.
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Stuka's from the German Luftwaffe attack Russian refueling columns at the Eastern Front
Stuka's from the German Luftwaffe attack Russian refueling columns at the Eastern Front
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Looking Back: German Luftwaffe bombs Gernika 75 ye
Madrid, 26 Apr (EFE).- The German Luftwaffe bombed the Basque town of Gernika during the Spanish Civil War 75 years ago today. Looking Back: German Luftwaffe bombs Gernika 75 ye on April 27, 2012 in Madrid, Spain (Footage by EFE/Getty...
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The Nazi Juggernaut Goes Into Action, The Blitzkrieg Strikes The Netherlands
The Nazi Juggernaut Goes Into Action
On April 9, 1940, German troops invade Norway and Denmark, although both countries had claimed neutrality. Denmark is powerless to resist. In Norway, the invasion is aided by Nazi agents, "Fifth...
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WWII - RAF Frustrates Germans
It's the Royal Air Force against the Luftwaffe! While the Luftwaffe inflicts enormous damage, the RAF is able to hold them off, forcing Hitler to change his plan of attack. Discuss the advantages each group has during the air fights.
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WWII - Hitler Unleashes Blitzkrieg
Why did Germany invade Poland, initiating WWII? German troops crossed the Polish border in response to a raid Polish troops had supposedly made into Germany. Find out what really happened and Britain's response to Germany's attack.
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World War Two : Europe and North Africa 1939 - 1945 Map
With over 12 million people slaughtered, both military and civilian, World War II is our most destructive war to date. This shows the occupation of both the Allied and Axis troops throughout Europe and even into Northern Africa. While...