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The Desert Fox and the Desert Rats: North Africa 1941-1943
At the beginning of 1941, Italian forces had suffered a catastrophic defeat in North Africa at the hands of the British Army in Egypt. Il Duce’s fort…
2 years, 9 months ago
Stalingrad
The epic Battle of Stalingrad was one of the most horrific and bloody battles of the Second World War. Several movies have tried to capture the horro…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Soviets Stand Firm: Stalingrad and Kursk
Before the German Army Group South could capture the oil fields of the Caucasus, it needed to secure the key city of Stalingrad. The fight for Stalin…
2 years, 10 months ago
Eyewitness History - Feed Drop (Nick Sanza)
In this clip from the Eyewitness History Podcast, former Vietnam War veteran & "tunnel rat" Nick Sanza discusses his experience overseas, what it's l…
2 years, 10 months ago
Hitler Turns East: Operations Barbarossa and Typhoon
In June 1941, Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa, the largest invasion in world history. Three massive German armies targeted Leningrad, Moscow, an…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Big Red One
The US First Infantry Division is one of the US Army’s most storied units, due largely to the crucial role it played in World War II. The 1980 film T…
2 years, 10 months ago
Securing Hitler's Flank: The Balkans, 1940-1941
Prior to launching his massive attack on the Soviet Union, Hitler wanted to make sure his flanks were secure. He secured his “left flank” (Finland) a…
2 years, 10 months ago
Il Duce’s Gamble: Italy’s Struggles, 1938-1941
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini desired to create a “New Roman Empire.” In the 1920s, he strengthened Italy’s control over Libya, and in 1935, he o…
2 years, 10 months ago
Sink the Bismarck!
Naval combat played a major role throughout the European Theater of the Second World War. Without constant supply convoys from the United States to G…
2 years, 10 months ago
Command the Sea: The Naval War Through 1941
Naval combat played a major role throughout the European Theater of the Second World War. Without constant supply convoys from the United States to G…
2 years, 11 months ago