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- The T-26 and Tank Warfare in Finland and China
E5The T-26 and Tank Warfare in Finland and ChinaThe T-26 tank was one of the most frequently used tanks during the first battles of World War Two. It saw action in the Soviet Union, Finland and China. In our first collaborative video with the Tank Museum in Bovington, UK, David Willey and David Fletcher talk about the development, production and action of the this tank. - Kill The Nazis - War Against Humanity 042 - September 1942, Pt. 1E221
Kill The Nazis - War Against Humanity 042 - September 1942, Pt. 1The Nazi German occupiers have kept increasing their pressure in occupied territory, and fooled their victims to still have hope, but at some point when the oppression gets unbearable, or all hope is lost, people will resist. - Feeding the Meatgrinder - The Red ArmyE222
Feeding the Meatgrinder - The Red ArmyWhat is left of the Red Army after the smashing offensives of Operation Barbarossa and Fall Blau, and what have Stavka done to rebuild it? As the war on the Eastern Front goes on, more men and materiel stream to the frontlines, stemming the onslaught of the Wehrmacht. - How Britain Oppressed India - War Against Humanity 043 - September 1942, Pt. 2E223
How Britain Oppressed India - War Against Humanity 043 - September 1942, Pt. 2People in India are increasingly fed up with their British rulers and calls for independence grow. Resistance against the Nazis is also growing in Eastern Europe, which causes ruthless retaliations against the civilian population. - Did a Wonder Drug Win World War Two?E224
Did a Wonder Drug Win World War Two?We all know that penicillin is a wonder drug, it shortened the war, and assured Allied victory. Or did it, is that just a myth? The Allies are certainly much further ahead than the Axis, but even with accelerated wartime development, will it come into service quick enough to make a difference? - The USSR: A Conspiracy Disguised as a Country - WW2 - Spies & Ties 09E225
The USSR: A Conspiracy Disguised as a Country - WW2 - Spies & Ties 09The Soviet Union is built on distrust and paranoia, giving birth to a system of intelligence and a huge spy network ran by agencies such as the GRU and NKVD. But what good is all that information if you don't believe it - Resist. Collaborate. Die. - War Against Humanity 044 - October 1942, Pt. 1E227
Resist. Collaborate. Die. - War Against Humanity 044 - October 1942, Pt. 1Resistance against occupation starts rising in the Autumn of 1942. It faces opposition not only from the occupiers, but also from collaborators killing their own countrymen. - Music to Win a War - Music of World War Two - WW2 - On the Homefront 011E228
Music to Win a War - Music of World War Two - WW2 - On the Homefront 011With the ascent of the radio, popular music became an important cultural phenomenon for the masses throughout the world. Therefore, it is the perfect mouthpiece for Allied war propaganda during the Second World War. - A United Front Against Nazi Atrocities - War Against Humanity 045 - October 1942, Pt. 2E232
A United Front Against Nazi Atrocities - War Against Humanity 045 - October 1942, Pt. 2As the war intensifies on all fronts, the occupied world is aflame with resistance and reprisals. From Paris to Papua New Guinea, Humanity is under attack - but it is also fighting back. - Is the Answer in Uranus? - The Soviet Plan to Win at StalingradE233
Is the Answer in Uranus? - The Soviet Plan to Win at StalingradGeorgy Zhukov told Josef Stain in September that if the Red Army could just hold out until November, he could put together a counteroffensive that would defeat the enemy. Well, November is here, and that counteroffensive is ready to kick off, but how was it put together? Let's find out. - Armored Vehicles of Operation Torch Pt. 1: Italy and Germany - by the ChieftainE237
Armored Vehicles of Operation Torch Pt. 1: Italy and Germany - by the ChieftainChieftain returns to the North African theatre to talk us through the armored fighting vehicles in action around the time of Operation Torch. This episode is part one of two with Chieftain covering the German and Italian vehicles. Here, Chieftain looks at everything from the fearsome Tiger to the nemesis of LRDG: the Sahariana. - Here's Looking at You, Bill - The Secret Preparations for Operation Torch - WW2 - Spies & Ties 10E238
Here's Looking at You, Bill - The Secret Preparations for Operation Torch - WW2 - Spies & Ties 10To smooth the way for the Allied invasion off French North Africa, Operation Torch, a massive spy operation is set up in 1941 and 42. - Fighting Nazis with Radios and Funerals - War Against Humanity 046 - November 1942, Pt. 1E240
Fighting Nazis with Radios and Funerals - War Against Humanity 046 - November 1942, Pt. 1As the Winter of 1942/43 is beginning, the German Nazis are under more and more pressure, both on the frontlines and in the occupation zones. - The 1942 Plan to Invade EuropeE242
The 1942 Plan to Invade EuropeThe second front has been opened, and Allied forces are invading Vichy French Northwest Africa. But did you know that it could very well have been an invasion of Europe taking place right now instead? Let’s examine how this idea came about, and why it never worked out. - The Germans Learn to Love Their Slaves - War Against Humanity 047 - November 1942, Pt. 2E244
The Germans Learn to Love Their Slaves - War Against Humanity 047 - November 1942, Pt. 2In November 1942 the resistance fight in many parts of Europe becomes a part pf the regular military war. In Germany the Germans discover humanity while the German mass murders see no end. - Armored Vehicles of Operation Torch Pt. 2: America and Britain (and France) - by the ChieftainE245
Armored Vehicles of Operation Torch Pt. 2: America and Britain (and France) - by the ChieftainPart two of Chieftain's return to the North African campaign. Here he looks at the armored fighting vehicles of the British and Americans with a small bit on the French as well. We see the introduction of the iconic Sherman and the varied fortunes of British design. - Australian-American War of 1942 - The Battle of BrisbaneE248
Australian-American War of 1942 - The Battle of BrisbaneAmerica shares a language and large parts of its culture with Britain and Australia. But when tens of thousands of US troops arrive in 1942, things will be far from smooth. While the alliance remains firm, their soldiers will spend almost as much time fighting each other as they do the Axis. - Kokoda Trail: D-by-D Recap 01E249
Kokoda Trail: D-by-D Recap 01For the past months, we have continuously mentioned the fighting on the Kokoda Track, but it was often a mere footnote next to the colossal battles happening throughout the world. Today, we give you a unique recap of all that’s been going on in this remote theater of war. - Is the Wehrmacht Defeated in 1942?E254
Is the Wehrmacht Defeated in 1942?It's late1942 and the German Army is close to ruin. The Ostheer alone has suffered more than a million casualties in its fight against the Red Army. If the Wehrmacht can not find a way to return to its former strength or reap decisive strategic benefits in the near future, it will ultimately face destruction in a war of attrition. - Death Squads Arrive in North Africa - War Against Humanity 048 - December 1942, Pt. 1E255
Death Squads Arrive in North Africa - War Against Humanity 048 - December 1942, Pt. 1Despite Allied occupation, the situation of the Jews in North Africa hardly improves, in newly German-occupied Tunisia it deteriorates. Meanwhile, the world learns more of the details of the Holocaust - they cannot believe their ears. - The Nazi-Islam Alliance? - Amin al-Husseini - WW2 Biography SpecialE256
The Nazi-Islam Alliance? - Amin al-Husseini - WW2 Biography SpecialAmin al-Husseini is one of the leading figures in global Islam. He’s an Arab nationalist, an anti-Semite, and anti-Zionist. But he’s also willing to work with imperialist powers if it suits him. He’s been loyal to the Ottomans and the British. In 1941, he throws his lot in with Hitler and the Nazis. - How Hitler, Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin Spent ChristmasE257
How Hitler, Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin Spent ChristmasThey might be four of the most powerful politicians and/or military leaders on earth, but they are also citizens of their respective countries and today we take a look at what they do over the traditional Christmas holidays in 1942. - War in Numbers 1942E260
War in Numbers 1942Quantity had a quality of its own. 1942 was the year in which the dimensions of the Second World War became truly apparent. The US and its unmatched economic power began to outproduce any other warring nation, manufacturing a fleet of ships and aircraft in record time. In the east Soviet industry began recovering itself, producing tens of thousands of tanks despite tremendous losses. All the while the German logistic system got overwhelmed by the vastness of the occupied territory. - Sniper Rifles of 1942E265
Sniper Rifles of 1942Even the best sniper needed a reliable and accurate rifle. During the Second World War, all warring nations fielded designated sniper and marksman rifles, but different manufacturers had different ideas, from optical sights to breech-loading mechanisms, to gas-piston systems. Some preferred traditional bolt-action, others favored the new semi-automatic approach. - The Revenge Bombing of Germany - War Against Humanity 050 - January 1943, Pt. 1E266
The Revenge Bombing of Germany - War Against Humanity 050 - January 1943, Pt. 1While Nazi Germany keep on escalating its War Against Humanity, the United Nations Alliance decides that they will escalate their war on Germany. - Nazi Breeding Farms - Lebensborn - On the Homefront 014E268
Nazi Breeding Farms - Lebensborn - On the Homefront 014With high losses of German soldiers and low birth rates, the Nazis worry about who will inherit the Nazi paradise they are fighting to build. One of their ideas to breed a new Aryan generation is the Lebensborn association. - Total War Coming to Germany - War Against Humanity 051 - January 1943, Pt. 2E269
Total War Coming to Germany - War Against Humanity 051 - January 1943, Pt. 2In early 1943 Nazi German propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels is preparing to rally the German people behind an unrestrained war - or “total war” as he puts it. It’s unclear what that means, Nazi Germany is long waging an unrestrained war, and it seems that the United Nations Alliance is now ready to do the same on Germany. - The Origins of the SASE270
The Origins of the SAS"Who dares, wins”. Nowadays the British SAS - Special Air Service is considered one of the best special forces in the world. Yet its wartime origins are shrouded in mysteries and legends. From the first ideas of top-secret “special raiding squadrons”, to the first raids in North Africa accompanying the Long Range Desert Group, the SAS’s beginnings resemble one big experiment. An experiment from which a truly legendary special service would emerge. - MI6’s Secret War - WW2 - Spies & Ties 13E271
MI6’s Secret War - WW2 - Spies & Ties 13Britain's MI6 is caught off guard when war breaks out. As the Germans advance across Western Europe MI6’s networks collapse, and Britain becomes almost blind. MI6 have their secret weapons at Bletchley Park but they now face a painful struggle to rebuild their eyes in Europe. - Eat the Nazis, There’s Nothing Else - War Against Humanity 052 - February 1943, Pt. 1E272
Eat the Nazis, There’s Nothing Else - War Against Humanity 052 - February 1943, Pt. 1As the United Nations Alliance, and the Resistance in occupied Europe increase their pressure on Nazi Germany, they continue to escalate their war on humanity. Meanwhile, in more and more parts of the world there is little to eat. - Total War on Valentine's Day - WW2 - Reading CommentsE273
Total War on Valentine's Day - WW2 - Reading CommentsAnother installment of Across the Airwaves, where we highlight some of the best viewer comments under our videos. It's Valentine's Day and we're feeling pretty romantic, so Indy and Spartacus will be reading comments that are all about love, humanity, and relationships. - When Goebbels Signed Germany's Suicide PactE275
When Goebbels Signed Germany's Suicide PactOutnumbered, outgunned, and outproduced by the Allies, the noose seems to be tightening slowly but surely around the Third Reich. For Joseph Goebbels, salvation lies in a radical transformation of the economy and society – Total War. But first, he must sell it to the German people. - Stop Being a Coward! - The WW2 Solution to PTSDE276
Stop Being a Coward! - The WW2 Solution to PTSDHumanity has spent millennia developing ever more efficient ways to kill. This reaches its apogee in WWI and WWII, the most terrible conflicts in human history. Broken bodies bring with them broken minds. The trauma of war brings with it the mysteries of shell shock, war neurosis and PTSD. - Got Wood? - The de Havilland MosquitoE277
Got Wood? - The de Havilland MosquitoWhat if there was a plane that the enemy could neither catch nor reach? One that fully relied on speed instead of defensive armaments? The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was the first multi-role aircraft developed during World War Two. Made mostly out of wood, the “Wooden Wonder” could be easily converted into different roles - a fighter, a fighter-bomber, a bomber, and a reconnaissance aircraft. - Total War NOW - War Against Humanity 053 - February 1943, Pt. 2E278
Total War NOW - War Against Humanity 053 - February 1943, Pt. 2Germany declares total (unconditional war) putting its economy on a full war footing over three years into the war. Given the unconditional war they are already waging, and the resistance and opposition they now face, it’s unclear what it shall mean. - Switzerland - The Heart of European Spying - WW2 - Spies & Ties 14E281
Switzerland - The Heart of European Spying - WW2 - Spies & Ties 14As a neutral country surrounded by occupied and axis countries, Switzerland was a major spy hub during World War Two. Surrounded by the Swiss Alps, the Axis and Allies fought a paralel spy war to get the upper hand. - Death From the Skies: Surviving Civilian Bombing Campaigns - On the Homefront 015E282
Death From the Skies: Surviving Civilian Bombing Campaigns - On the Homefront 015Right from the start of World War Two, there has been little distinction between combatant and civilian. While bombs keep falling, people in Great Britain and in Germany are sitting in bunkers, basements and underground tunnels. We are taking a look at live inside those shelters. - Assassinate Hitler, or Die Trying - War Against Humanity 054 - March 1943, Pt. 1E283
Assassinate Hitler, or Die Trying - War Against Humanity 054 - March 1943, Pt. 1In the weeks after Goebbels' Sportpalast speech, we realize that Total War might mean an apocalyptic end for Germany, with Hitler's blessing. No wonder that some Germans are looking to end Hitler before he ends them, and what a blessing that at least one Nazi with influence on the fate of thousands of Jews turns out to have a heart and soul. - Denazify the World. Resist Now. - War Against Humanity 055 - March 1943, Pt. 2E287
Denazify the World. Resist Now. - War Against Humanity 055 - March 1943, Pt. 2The Nazis and the Soviets discover each other's atrocities, while resistance is on the rise, and a half dormant conspiracy against Hitler comes back to life to take his life. - The West Sacrifices Poland to the Soviets - War Against Humanity 056 - April 1943, Pt.1E294
The West Sacrifices Poland to the Soviets - War Against Humanity 056 - April 1943, Pt.1There are cracks in the alliances on both sides. Hitler’s allies are refusing to do his every bidding, and the revelations about the Soviet massacre of Poles in Katyn has set a wedge between Poland and the USSR. - Khrushchev - Stalin's Loyal Enforcer?E295
Khrushchev - Stalin's Loyal Enforcer?Nikita Khrushchev has served Joseph Stalin faithfully for the past decade. He’s a career commissar and party man. So, when war breaks out, are commissars like Khrushchev little more than Stalinist enforcers? Or is there more to the institution than that? - Would You Risk Everything to Fight the Nazis? - War Against Humanity 057 - April 24, 1943E296
Would You Risk Everything to Fight the Nazis? - War Against Humanity 057 - April 24, 1943The war against Naziism is escalating on all fronts - in the War Against Humanity the main battleground is now the Warsaw Ghetto. - God Help These British Agents - WW2 - Spies & Ties 15E298
God Help These British Agents - WW2 - Spies & Ties 15We’ve seen it time and time again in this war. Supposed Allies arguing with each other instead of fighting the enemy. But when SOE and MI6 begin vying for leadership of Britain’s secret war, it’s more than cross words. Now there are lives at stake. - A Dead Homeless Man on a Top Secret Mission - WW2 - Spies & Ties 16E302
A Dead Homeless Man on a Top Secret Mission - WW2 - Spies & Ties 16We’ve encountered plenty of different secret agents. Men, women, Allied, Axis, Partisans. They all fight for different reasons: patriotism, vengeance, or cold hard cash. But they’ve all had one thing in common. They’ve been alive. We’ve never had a dead secret agent. Yet... - Heaviest Air Raid in Human History - War Against Humanity 060 - May 15, 1943E303
Heaviest Air Raid in Human History - War Against Humanity 060 - May 15, 1943As the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is being quashed, there are renewed Japanese atrocities in China, and the RAF sets a world record by bombing German civilians. - Drowning Germans, Burning Jews - War Against Humanity 061 - May 22, 1943E305
Drowning Germans, Burning Jews - War Against Humanity 061 - May 22, 1943When Air Marshal Arthur Harris and Reichspropagandaminister Joseph Goebbels agree that a lot of death and destruction is not enough death and destruction, the world is in trouble. - The Spy Game That Killed Yamamoto - WW2 - Spies & Ties 17E306
The Spy Game That Killed Yamamoto - WW2 - Spies & Ties 17We’ve already seen the power of signals intelligence. Churchill loves being fed information from MI6’s Ultra. Now it brings a vengeance for his American allies. They manage to bag the scourge of Pearl Harbor, C-in-C of the Imperial Japanese Navy, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. - The Deadliest Job in World War Two - War Against Humanity 062 - May 29, 1943E308
The Deadliest Job in World War Two - War Against Humanity 062 - May 29, 1943Arthur Harris and the RAF set another record in bombing Germany, and the outnumbered Yugoslav Partisans show the Axis that numbers mean little when you’re clever. - How To Kill A U-BoatE309
How To Kill A U-BoatHow to kill a U-Boat? The threat of the elusive and nearly undetectable submarines had been on the mind of every Allied naval planner since the Great War. As the Kriegsmarine once more unleashed its wolfpacks to the high seas, it became a race against time to find a way to stop the deadly stalkers from beneath the surface. - Nazis in a Balkan Mess - War Against Humanity 064 - June 12, 1943E312
Nazis in a Balkan Mess - War Against Humanity 064 - June 12, 1943In the Balkans, the Axis powers fail to rout Yugoslav and Greek Partisans. In Bengal, British India starvation is spreading, and in the Netherlands, the Nazis send 1,296 children and infants from the Vught Camp to the gas chambers at Sobibor. - Istanbul: City of Spies - WW2 - Spies & Ties 18E313
Istanbul: City of Spies - WW2 - Spies & Ties 18Neutral Turkey appears to be an island of peace in a sea of war. But if you look a little closer though and there’s another story. Assassins ply their deadly trade. Spies slip in and out of occupied Europe. The Allies and Axis battle for influence. The secret war is in full swing. - Mussolini’s Pope? - The Geopolitics of the Vatican - Vatican Series Part OneE314
Mussolini’s Pope? - The Geopolitics of the Vatican - Vatican Series Part OnePope Pius XI is the first Pope to guide the Catholic Church through the age of fascism. How has his Vatican responded to Fascists Italy and Nazi Germany, and what is the geopolitical position of the Papacy on the eve of war of World War Two? - Leaving the Jews To Die - The Pope and the Holocaust - Vatican Series Part 2E315
Leaving the Jews To Die - The Pope and the Holocaust - Vatican Series Part 2Pope Pius XII never publicly spoke out against the Holocaust. Why? Did he not care? Was he a coward? Or did he think his silence was saving lives and Catholic souls? - The Catholic Plot to Kill Hitler - Vatican Series Part 3E316
The Catholic Plot to Kill Hitler - Vatican Series Part 3The Vatican and the Nazis have had an uneasy truce throughout the 1930s. But that ends now. As ever more of Europe’s Catholics come under attack from Hitler’s war machine, the Pope finds himself supporting the German resistance in their plot to kill the Führer. - The Spy Networks of Rome - Vatican Series Part 4E317
The Spy Networks of Rome - Vatican Series Part 4The Vatican and the Nazis have had an uneasy truce throughout the 1930s. But that ends now. As ever more of Europe’s Catholics come under attack from Hitler’s war machine, the Pope finds himself supporting the German resistance in their plot to kill the Führer. - Japan - Liberators of India? - War Against Humanity 065 - June 19, 1943E318
Japan - Liberators of India? - War Against Humanity 065 - June 19, 1943As the people of Bengal and Iran continue to be tormented by hunger, so are the people of Germany and Yugoslavia by bombs. In Eastern Europe, the Germans continue to kill anyone they deem an enemy. - How to Fool a Führer - Operation Mincemeat - WW2 - Spies & Ties 19E321
How to Fool a Führer - Operation Mincemeat - WW2 - Spies & Ties 19Glyndwr Michael, the dead secret agent, has deposited his deceptive letters in Spain. Now the next phase of Operation Mincemeat begins. If Charles Cholmondely of MI5 and Ewen Montagu of Naval Intelligence have done their job right, the letters should make their way into Hitler’s hands. - Killing the Resistance, and Rockets of Death - War Against Humanity 068 - July 10, 1943E325
Killing the Resistance, and Rockets of Death - War Against Humanity 068 - July 10, 1943The Polish and French resistance find themselves weakened by the lots of their leaders. Hitler decided to give Werner von Braun hundreds of thousands of slaves to launch the German rocket program. - The Irish Fighting for Britain, Mexico's Role in the War, and Chuikov in Uranus - WW2 - OOTF 27E326
The Irish Fighting for Britain, Mexico's Role in the War, and Chuikov in Uranus - WW2 - OOTF 27How many Irishmen are fighting for Britain and why? And what did Chuikov do during Operation Uranus? And what role has Mexico played in the fighting so far? Find out the answers to these fascinating questions in our latest edition of Out of the Foxholes! - General Patton Orders War Crimes - War Against Humanity 069 - July 17, 1943E327
General Patton Orders War Crimes - War Against Humanity 069 - July 17, 1943This week, we see a contrast in the way different civilians behave within occupied Ukraine, Patton order war crimes, and Jewish resistance give up one of their own fighters. - The Famine the World ForgotE329
The Famine the World ForgotThe occupation of a neutral country by the United Nations Alliance potentially killed millions of innocent people. Few seemed to care at the time and it has gone largely unreported in traditional historiography. This is the forgotten famine of World War Two. The Iranian Famine. - Stalin, Hitler, and Churchill - Architects of Death - War Against Humanity 070 - July 24, 1943E330
Stalin, Hitler, and Churchill - Architects of Death - War Against Humanity 070 - July 24, 1943This week, civilians are on the frontlines once again. Children man the flak guns of German cities and Soviet laborers build defenses around battle-scarred Kursk. On-going tragedies also continue their relentless unfolding, from Bengal to Warsaw. - The Posh Brits Betraying Their Country - WW2 - Spies & Ties 20E332
The Posh Brits Betraying Their Country - WW2 - Spies & Ties 20Being allies does little to discourage Moscow from recruiting double agents in the British establishment. The most famous of them all, Kim Philby and the Cambridge Five, penetrate deep into MI5, MI6, and Bletchley Park. With friends like the NKVD, who needs enemies? - Hamburg’s Citizens Burnt Alive - War Against Humanity 071 - July 31, 1943E333
Hamburg’s Citizens Burnt Alive - War Against Humanity 071 - July 31, 1943In Italy the Fascists fall from power in a peaceful coup, while in Germany the RAF and USAAF bring down a rain of fire of biblical proportions in Operation Gomorrah, launching the Firestorm of Hamburg. - The Never Ending Failures in France - WW2 - Spies & Ties 21E335
The Never Ending Failures in France - WW2 - Spies & Ties 21The typical image of the French Resistance is of a man, beret at an angle, cigarette hanging from his bottom lip, captured MP40 across his chest. But one of the most successful resistance leaders is a woman – Marie-Madeline Fourcade. And right now, the Germans have her on the run! - The Great Escape from Treblinka Death Camp - War Against Humanity 072 - August 7, 1943E337
The Great Escape from Treblinka Death Camp - War Against Humanity 072 - August 7, 1943While enslavement, and mass murder continues unabated in August 1943, at the Treblinka Death Factory the forced laborers decide that enough is enough, and bring battle to the SS in a daring escape attempt. - Amazing Money Heist by Polish Resistance - War Against Humanity 073 - August 14, 1943E338
Amazing Money Heist by Polish Resistance - War Against Humanity 073 - August 14, 1943The reality of war finally seeps through to the majority of Germans, and it didn’t match up with the propaganda. Meanwhile resistance is increasing, and part of that is a classic money carriers when the Polish Home Army robs a money transport. - The Communist Spies in America's Atomic Program - WW2 - Spies & Ties 22E339
The Communist Spies in America's Atomic Program - WW2 - Spies & Ties 22The NKVD have wormed their way into British society. Across the pond, America is also teeming with communist spies. They’re in the government, military, even OSS, and the FBI. Now they’re going for the biggest secret of all – the atomic bomb. - How Accurate is Saving Private Ryan?E340
How Accurate is Saving Private Ryan?How accurate is that famous beach scene in Saving Private Ryan? Is it true to the history or just another Hollywood story? Seeing as we're about to start the filming for our massive D-Day project, we figured we'd break it down, shot by shot. - Greece Burns Under Nazi Occupation - War Against Humanity 074 - August 21, 1943E343
Greece Burns Under Nazi Occupation - War Against Humanity 074 - August 21, 1943The aerial bombing of Germany takes a new turn but continues to fail to bring long-term results. In occupied Greece and Poland, over a thousand children are murdered by the Nazis. - The Astonishing Nazi Underground Slave Factories - War Against Humanity 075 - August 28, 1943E345
The Astonishing Nazi Underground Slave Factories - War Against Humanity 075 - August 28, 1943While the RAF and USAAF continue to try to bomb Germany into submission, the German Nazis move their war production underground. In the process they create an underground slave camp that defies imagination. - How to Escape the NazisE348
How to Escape the NazisThis is an intimate story inspired by real events (notably inspired by the story of a member of the Danish resistance and grandmother of Hans von Knut Skovfoged, Head of Development at PortaPlay. A story told not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of a small Danish village. - Italy Switches Sides in World War Two - War Against Humanity 077 - September 11, 1943E349
Italy Switches Sides in World War Two - War Against Humanity 077 - September 11, 1943When Italy leaves WW2, The Nazi German Reich immediately begins occupying the country, and the occupied nations it has held until now. - US Concentration Camps and Hitler's Latest Ally - War Against Humanity 078 - September 18, 1943E351
US Concentration Camps and Hitler's Latest Ally - War Against Humanity 078 - September 18, 1943The German Nazi Genocide of the Jews surpasses four million deaths, while the Soviet Union and US step up oppression against some their own citizens. - Did D-Day win WW2? - a WW2 expert discussionE354
Did D-Day win WW2? - a WW2 expert discussionWW2 historians Indy Neidell, Spartacus Olsson, and Paul Woodadge moderated by Ryan Socash discuss the meaning and significance of D-Day from historical, current, and future perspectives. Recorded on the road while shooting in Normandy for TimeGhost’s 24-hour documentary on the events of June 6, 1944. - Nazis Go Fascist Hunting - War Against Humanity 079 - September 25, 1943E356
Nazis Go Fascist Hunting - War Against Humanity 079 - September 25, 1943The Wehrmacht continues Operation Axis and its slaughter of Italian soldiers. In Western Europe, the situation of the Jews becomes increasingly precarious, especially so in Denmark. - Sweden: The Jews' Salvation? - October 2, 1943 - War Against Humanity 080E357
Sweden: The Jews' Salvation? - October 2, 1943 - War Against Humanity 080As the Allies advance in southern Italy, the people of Naples join them in fighting the Wehrmacht. In Denmark, the biggest rescue operation of Jews thus far begins. - The Nazis' Justification for the Genocide - October 9, 1943 - War Against Humanity 081E360
The Nazis' Justification for the Genocide - October 9, 1943 - War Against Humanity 081This week the Nazis go on the record about their genocide of the Jews. Meanwhile the Jews in Denmark are coming closer to safety, and the Roman Jews are again at peril. - Nazis Suck at Sabotage - WW2 - Spies & Ties 23E361
Nazis Suck at Sabotage - WW2 - Spies & Ties 23They say every masterpiece has its cheap copy. Well, the German Sicherheitsdienst are trying to copy the success of the Soviet Partisans. With Walter Schellenberg, Heinrich Himmler, and Reinhard Heydrich in charge, you know it’s going to be a bloody affair. - The Great Escape from Death Camp Sobibor - October 16, 1943 - War Against Humanity 082E362
The Great Escape from Death Camp Sobibor - October 16, 1943 - War Against Humanity 082The German Nazis and their helpers are facing increasing resistance, this week in Rome from the Vatican, and at the Sobibor extermination camp from their victims. - Britain's Royal Spy - WW2 - Spies & Ties 24E363
Britain's Royal Spy - WW2 - Spies & Ties 24SOE agents come from all walks of life but very few can claim to be royalty. Few except Noor Inayat Khan. She’s been sent as a radio operator to France, arriving right in the middle of a German crackdown on the resistance. Now she is the sole link between London and Paris. - Another bombed city - war still not ended - October 23, 1943 - War Against Humanity 083E364
Another bombed city - war still not ended - October 23, 1943 - War Against Humanity 083Trainload after trainload arrives at the slave and murder factories in Auschwitz, and a fire storm is created in Kassel, while the United Nations War Crimes Committee UNWCC is formed. - Executed for Telling a Joke - October 30, 1943 - War Against Humanity 084E365
Executed for Telling a Joke - October 30, 1943 - War Against Humanity 084From a conference in Moscow the United Nations Alliance issues a warning to Nazi Germany about their atrocities, while those atrocities continue unabated. - The Final Bloody Chapter of Operation Reinhard - War Against Humanity 085E369
The Final Bloody Chapter of Operation Reinhard - War Against Humanity 085The genocide of the Jews of Eastern Europe concludes with Operation Harvest Festival - Aktion Erntefest when 42,000 are murdered in the Lublin district. - The Real Reason for Hitler's WarE371
The Real Reason for Hitler's WarThe murder of the Jews of Europe is not simply conducted alongside the military and political war aims of the Third Reich. For Hitler and the Nazis, the murder of the Jews of Europe is the military-political aim of the war. It confounds all logic, but in the twisted worldview of Nazi ideology, it makes perfect sense. This is a war on the Jewry. - The Pornstars of World War Two - Pin-Ups - On the Homefront 017E372
The Pornstars of World War Two - Pin-Ups - On the Homefront 017How do you motivate men to leave home and go fight in a foreign land? Send them packing with Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth, and Irene Manning, of course! It helps if you include an Esquire magazine and girlie cartoons from the infamous Alberto Vargas. - Baltic Peoples Join the SS - War Against Humanity 087E373
Baltic Peoples Join the SS - War Against Humanity 087Hitler forces Himmler to betray his promise of independence for the Baltic states, despite giving the Waffen-SS 40,000 of their young men. Ion Antonescu of Romania decides to save the remaining Romanian Jews to save his own ass. - The Secret Radio in Auschwitz - War Against Humanity 088E374
The Secret Radio in Auschwitz - War Against Humanity 088In Auschwitz the inmates gathering evidence of Nazi crimes score two successes, while the RAF score a direct hit on Goebbels as they set Berlin aflame. In the Pacific the accidental sinking of the SS Suez Maru triggers a Japanese war crime. - Victorious Italians, Swedish Turnips, and Battlefield Songs - OOTF 29E375
Victorious Italians, Swedish Turnips, and Battlefield Songs - OOTF 29Rommel disliked Italian officers, but how bad were the troops during the North Africa Campaign? DID German pilots use skip-bombing in the Atlantic? AND what kind of wartime songs did soldiers sing? Find out in this episode of Out of the Foxholes! - The NKVD Making Fools of German Intelligence - Spies & Ties 25E376
The NKVD Making Fools of German Intelligence - Spies & Ties 25Colonel Reinhard Gehlen is head of German military intelligence in the East. He likes to think he’s a master of his craft. But all along he’s been a victim of the NKVD and a man named Max. Gehlen thinks he can hold off the Red Army. But as things go from bad to worse his thoughts will start to turn to the possibility of a new world… - Bombing Berlin with Ed Murrow of CBS - War Against Humanity 089E377
Bombing Berlin with Ed Murrow of CBS - War Against Humanity 089Ed Murrow accompanies the RAF on a bombing raid on Berlin, and files one of his most iconic broadcasts with CBS. In Teheran, Winston Churchill walks out on a dinner with Joseph Stalin, after the USSR Premiere suggests mass murdering German officers. - Is the Luftwaffe Defeated in 1943?E378
Is the Luftwaffe Defeated in 1943?Outnumbered and outproduced, the once mighty Luftwaffe is battling to hold its own across three fronts. Every month brings new pain for the force. But the Luftwaffe still has a few tricks up its sleeves and can make the Allies bleed heavily. If only Hitler and the Nazi leadership weren’t sabotaging its chances… - V-1: Hitler's Deluded Revenge Plan - War Against Humanity 090E379
V-1: Hitler's Deluded Revenge Plan - War Against Humanity 090Japanese planes bomb Calcutta when it is still being crushed by the weight of the Bengali famine. Adolf Hitler and Albert Speer are obsessively trying to increase war production so Germany can begin launching its vengeance weapon against Britain. The wars of resistance continue across the Balkans with continued brutality and a new resistance force emerges in Italy. - The Story of Poland's Armed Forces in ExileE380
The Story of Poland's Armed Forces in ExileThe Polish state was the first to fall in this war, yet across the globe Polish soldiers are fighting on land, air, and sea as part of the United Nations alliance. The story of the tens of thousands of men and women fighting for Polish liberation is equal parts hope and hardship as they battle the enemy and even sometimes their own allies. - The RAF’s Worst Day of the War - War Against Humanity 091E381
The RAF’s Worst Day of the War - War Against Humanity 091The United Nations Allies has some success bombing the Nazi German Reich, but it comes at a heavy price. In the village Kalavryta in Greece, the Wehrmacht massacre hundreds of men and boys. - The Nazi Quest for Thor's HammerE382
The Nazi Quest for Thor's HammerBooks, films, and comics are filled with Nazi scientists and explorers travelling the globe to get their hands on ancient artifacts or summoning daemons with black magic. But how much of it is grounded in reality? Well, some of it. In the neo-pagan religion invented by Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, the world can only be explained through the occult. - US Couples Miraculously Escape Japanese Massacre - War Against Humanity 092E383
US Couples Miraculously Escape Japanese Massacre - War Against Humanity 092Two escapes, one from the Nazis in Kovno (Kaunas) Lithuania, from the prison at Fort IX, and one from Japanese terror on Panay in the Philippines this week, will help to document the crimes of the Axis powers. - The Myth of the Nazi Police StateE384
The Myth of the Nazi Police StateThe popular image of the Gestapo is as black leather-jacketed fiends whose spies keep the nation under constant surveillance. They are so powerful that the terrified population has no choice but to sell out its family and friends. But how true is this? Are all Germans living in fear of the Gestapo all the time? - Stalin Deports An Entire Ethnicity - War Against Humanity 093E385
Stalin Deports An Entire Ethnicity - War Against Humanity 093The last week of 1943 is a busy one. Stalin deports the Kalmyk minority from Kalmykia, the escapees from Fort IX get away, and the US President moves to found the post-war UN. - The Partisan War Behind the FrontlinesE389
The Partisan War Behind the FrontlinesThere is a second war raging on the Eastern Front. From the huge expanses of no man’s land behind the German lines, Moscow’s battle-hardened and well-armed partisan bands are waging a Rail War in support of Red Army offensives. But every successful mission brings down the wrath of the genocidal Axis war machine. - When the SS Go Too Far - War Against Humanity 096E390
When the SS Go Too Far - War Against Humanity 096The internal conflict between Poland and the other United Nations Allies deepens as Churchill faces them with diplomatic defeat over Soviet land grab. In the Occupied Netherlands and Poland the Nazis continue their atrocities. - Poland's Descent into Civil War - War Against Humanity 097E393
Poland's Descent into Civil War - War Against Humanity 097Poland, occupied, abandoned or even threatened by her allies is left to fight her own war. A war that under the influence of internal and external forces looks more and more like a full blown civil war inside the world war. - Hitler's Jazz BandE395
Hitler's Jazz BandDoes Adolf Hitler like Duke Ellington? No, and nor do many National Socialists. But the story of the music in the Third Reich is more complicated than you might think. What if we told you that Joseph Goebbels has tried to create a Nazi-approved swing band tasked with bringing the Jazz War to the Allies? - Mosquito Bombers Bust Out French Resistance - War Against Humanity 098E398
Mosquito Bombers Bust Out French Resistance - War Against Humanity 098Across Europe the anti-Nazi Resistance continues to rise as does the infighting. In France the RAF carry out Operation Jericho to break out captured resistance members held at the prison in Amiens. - Up Close and Personal - Mountain Warfare in ItalyE399
Up Close and Personal - Mountain Warfare in ItalyEven as the Allied and Axis commanders focus on the sweeping warfare of the Eastern Front and the planning for the invasion of Europe, their men continue to fight a grinding war of attrition high in the Italian mountains. It’s a war of merciless terrain, brutal close-quarters combat, and vast quantities of artillery and bombs. They may be playing second fiddle, but the soldiers on the Italian front will never forget these battles. - Luftwaffe Defeated in One Week?! - War Against Humanity 099E400
Luftwaffe Defeated in One Week?! - War Against Humanity 099Allied and German Air Forces fight fierce battles over Europe with civilians caught in the crossfire, while Joseph Stalin and Lavrenti Beria deport two entire ethnicities of half a million in just one week. - African Opinion in the War, Minor Axis Partners, and Foreign Ships in the British Navy - OOTF 30E401
African Opinion in the War, Minor Axis Partners, and Foreign Ships in the British Navy - OOTF 30How did the British manage their multinational Merchant Navy who are the non-American operators of Liberty Ships? How did Kenyans, South Africans, and others from Britain’s Sub-Saharan Empire view the war? And what is going on in Slovakia and Hungary right now? Find out in this episode of Out of the Foxholes. - Ukrainian, Yugoslav and Baltic Nazis? - ϟϟ Foreign Fighters Part 2E402
Ukrainian, Yugoslav and Baltic Nazis? - ϟϟ Foreign Fighters Part 2Across Europe, non-Germans are filling the ranks of Heinrich Himmler’s forces. These foreign fighters certainly don’t meet the racial standards of the SS but times are tough and the Reichsführer-SS needs warm bodies. So, does that mean Himmler’s given up on the idea of a Germanic master race? Not at all. And he uses all sorts of twisted esoteric logic to justify his latest moves. - Beria’s Reward for Ethnic Cleansing - War Against Humanity 100E403
Beria’s Reward for Ethnic Cleansing - War Against Humanity 100Authoritarian regimes on both sides, in the Soviet Union, Nazi Germany, and Imperialist Japan the terror is once again escalating. The bombing war from both sides see continued death of civilians, while Harris of the RAF, Spaatz of the USAAF, and Supreme Allied Commander Eisenhower are getting into a fight about how the bombers should be used for the upcoming D-Day. - The Rise of the US AirforceE404
The Rise of the US AirforceThe United States Army Air Forces, USAAF, is the most powerful air force in the world. Alongside the Royal Air Force, it is winning the air war against the Luftwaffe. But things weren’t always like this. At the outbreak of war, the USAAF could not hold a candle to its allies or enemies. How have the Americans managed to turn things around? - Do the Germans Know About Operation Overlord?E406
Do the Germans Know About Operation Overlord?We are getting closer and closer to D-Day and the potential liberation of Nazi Europe. But how much do the Germans know about this? Is the leak inside the British Embassy in Ankara enough to thwart the efforts of Operation Bodyguard, Operation Fortitude, and everything else the Allies are doing to deceive Adolf Hitler? Let's find out. This is the story of Cicero - Hitler's Revenge on the Italian People - War Against Humanity 101E408
Hitler's Revenge on the Italian People - War Against Humanity 101As the RAF closes in on Berlin and the German Army is running dangerously low on men, the Nazi leadership is determined to use their resources to spread their crimes deeper into Hungary and Italy. - The Combat Engineers of D-DayE416
The Combat Engineers of D-DayHow do you blast through the obstacles and minefields on the beaches Normandy? How do you get thousands of tonnes of tanks, guns, and men into the fight? And what about reopening the shattered French ports? You need men who are as skilled in construction as they are destruction. You need the engineers. - Nazis Destroy Last Jewish Sanctuary - War Against Humanity 102E418
Nazis Destroy Last Jewish Sanctuary - War Against Humanity 102Until now Miklos Horthy’s Kingdom of Hungary has been a rare sanctuary where most Jews have lived in relative safety. That changes with the German occupation. Now Adolf Eichmann. the Nazis, and their Hungarian allies bring the Holocaust to Hungary. - Nazi Drone War Begins - War Against Humanity 103E419
Nazi Drone War Begins - War Against Humanity 103Bombing enemy civilians does nothing to advance a nation’s war effort. But now, Adolf Hitler believes that the V-1 flying bomb, the first of the Vengeance Weapons, will bring London to its knees and unite the German population behind the war effort as never before. The missiles are ready for launch and thousands more civilians will die to satisfy the Führer’s delusions. - How Hitler Approved His Own AssassinationE420
How Hitler Approved His Own AssassinationSo far, the German resistance haven’t had much luck with their attempts to kill the Führer, Adolf Hitler. But now, the German war hero Claus von Stauffenberg, together with Friedrich Olbricht and Henning von Tresckow, drives the resistance forward. It’s time to kill Hitler. It’s time for Operation Valkyrie. - Diplomats Fight the Nazis in Budapest - War Against Humanity 104E421
Diplomats Fight the Nazis in Budapest - War Against Humanity 104Hungary's Jews are facing a Holocaust machine in overdrive. The deportation trains are arriving in such volume that even the extermination factory of Auschwitz can barely keep up with the pace. The entire country swiftly becomes Judenfrei and the Jews of Budapest sit helplessly as Adolf Eichmann and his Hungarian collaborators tighten the noose around them. Admiral Miklós Horthy is one of the few who can save them, but so far he has done nothing. Will that change? - The Führer Adolf Hitler is Dead!?E422
The Führer Adolf Hitler is Dead!?Stauffenberg, Olbricht and the plotters launch Operation Valkyrie. The army moves in to seize power, troops surround the government quarter in Berlin, and Joseph Goebbels is arrested. But things start going wrong pretty much immediately and far away in East Prussia the Nazi fightback begins. - Bombing France into Freedom - War Against Humanity 105E423
Bombing France into Freedom - War Against Humanity 105The destruction of German cities has shown how difficult it is for the heavy bombers of the RAF and USAAF to hit small targets with precision. Things will be no different when these big beasts go into action to support the D-Day landings. Thousands of French civilians will pay the price for the flawed logic of Allied bombing. - Moscow Invades Poland Again - War Against Humanity 106E425
Moscow Invades Poland Again - War Against Humanity 106The Home Army has fought hard to earn Poland its freedom from both Nazi and Soviet domination in Operation Tempest. But has it worked? Operation Bagration has seen the Red Army punching into Polish lands so what will become of Wilno, Lwów, and Lublin? And is the time right for an uprising in Warsaw? - America Plans to Incinerate Japan - War Against Humanity 107E426
America Plans to Incinerate Japan - War Against Humanity 107The Allied Strategic bombing campaign has claimed hundreds of thousands of civilian lives across Europe and has made little real impact on the Axis war machine. Even so, the United States is determined to extend the campaign to Japan. Until now, the vast distances of the Asia-Pacific theatre have protected the imperial enemy. That all changes when the USAAF unleashes the Superfortress. - The End of Anne Frank’s Diary - War Against Humanity 108E427
The End of Anne Frank’s Diary - War Against Humanity 108In Poland, the SS and Wehrmacht unleash their most sadistic fighters to crush the Warsaw Uprising and massacre tens of thousands of people. In Amsterdam, the German security forces finally discover Anne Frank and her fellow fugitives. Against this backdrop, Heinrich Himmler talks of an irreversible ‘racial realignment’, and the Soviets discover the horrors of Majdanek. - Hitler Youth Murder Canadian Soldiers - War Against Humanity 109E428
Hitler Youth Murder Canadian Soldiers - War Against Humanity 109In Normandy, the Waffen SS butcher their military and civilian enemies while some Allied soldiers play fast and loose with the laws of the war. In China, hundreds of thousands flee their homes as friend, foe, and famine take their toll. Meanwhile, the spectre of deportation haunts Eastern Europe as Stalin reshapes his new empire. - Life and Death at the heart of Nazism - On the Homefront 018E429
Life and Death at the heart of Nazism - On the Homefront 018The Nazis love to spread the myth that they have transformed the German capital from a city of sin, unemployment, and Marxist street violence to the centre of a glorious new Reich. But the reality is that right now, Berliners are trapped between the Allied bombing and the Nazi regime’s tightening grip. And yet, the men and women of Berlin continue to support this war. For them, it’s a war of survival. - Robo-tanks Slaughter Polish Children - War Against Humanity 110E430
Robo-tanks Slaughter Polish Children - War Against Humanity 110Fierce fighting continues in Warsaw as German forces battle the Home Army’s uprising. Frustrated by a determined foe, the SS continues to retaliate against civilians, including Polish children. The Home Army calls for help but finds that London is silent. In Paris, the Resistance has their revenge against collaborators. The death factory at Auschwitz continues to burn as the Nazis start to evacuate the camps in the East. - Hitler Plans His Genocidal Legacy - War Against Humanity 111E431
Hitler Plans His Genocidal Legacy - War Against Humanity 111At the centre of his shrinking empire, Hitler plans his legacy. Together with his genocidal accomplice Heinrich Himmler, these two top murderers plan the destruction of the imagined creature of Judeo-Bolshevism. This week the children of Warsaw, the people of London, the peasants of Italy, and the souls condemned to slavery and death at Auschwitz pay the price for their warped worldview. - The Double Agent Saving London From the V-1E432
The Double Agent Saving London From the V-1The Germans are assaulting London with waves of V-1 flying bombs. But Eddie Chapman, a career criminal, serial womaniser, and masterful double agent working for MI5’s Double Cross is fighting a secret battle to beat the bombs. When he’s done with that, he pulls the wool over Reich’s eyes to help Britain beat the Kriegsmarine. This is Agent Zigzag. - Will the Resistance Smash Nazism or Build Communism? - War Against Humanity 112E433
Will the Resistance Smash Nazism or Build Communism? - War Against Humanity 112The hour of resistance is here. Across Western Europe, armies of resistance fighters rise up to meet the Allied armies and sabotage the Axis war machine. In Slovakia, a secret army fights to restore Czechoslovak independence. But against this hopeful backdrop, the Axis forces strike back hard. And, all around, the spectre of communism strikes fear in the Western Powers. - How Britain Helped the Communist Revolution - War Against Humanity 113E435
How Britain Helped the Communist Revolution - War Against Humanity 113Fight the Nazis or fight your countrymen? From Marshal Tito's Partisans in Yugoslavia to the ELAS fighters in Greece, that is the animating question among the Balkans resistance movements. For many, the question is already answered. It is Mihailović and his Chetniks and EDES, EKKA, and the Greek royalist government who must be outmanoeuvred first. British foreign policy has so far failed to change this state of affairs, can Churchill get his SOE officers to stop these civil wars? - At the end of the Axis’ Destiny - War Against Humanity 114E436
At the end of the Axis’ Destiny - War Against Humanity 114The imperial dreams of Germany and Japan are in tatters. But the expansionist beasts do their best to drag their enemies down with them. Across Europe the cycle of resistance and retaliation continues. Paris is free but Warsaw burns. V-1s rain down on innocent civilians in London. The Japanese cleanse West Borneo of opposition. The genocide of the Jews continues. For so many people, liberation is now so near yet so far away. - When Patton Flipped out at Air Traffic ControlE437
When Patton Flipped out at Air Traffic ControlIt’s time for another instalment of Across the Airwaves, where Indy and Sparty highlight some of the most interesting comments under our videos. In this episode they cover Patton losing his pilot’s license, the history of Polish 303 Squadron, the military irrationality of committing war crimes, and the community we’re creating here on the channel. - Iranian Railways, Red Cross Care Packages, and Tail Gunners - WW2 - OOTF 31E438
Iranian Railways, Red Cross Care Packages, and Tail Gunners - WW2 - OOTF 31How did the Allies build and manage an enormous railway supplying the Soviet Union through Iran? How did the Red Cross deliver aid parcels through enemy territory to Allied POWs? And, how effective were the rear gunners in ground attack aircraft like the Stuka and Sturmovik? Find out in this episode of Out of the Foxholes - Is the Slovak Uprising Doomed to Fail? - War Against Humanity 115E439
Is the Slovak Uprising Doomed to Fail? - War Against Humanity 115Even as they battle an uprising in Slovakia, the Nazis see the opportunity to continue their racial realignment of Europe. The latest victims of this genocidal legacy are Anne Frank and her family, who arrive at Auschwitz. In Britain, the V-1 menace is defeated. But as London breathes a sigh of relief, the Nazis and their allies reduce Warsaw to rubble in a rampage of burning, looting, rape, and murder. - The Man Who Stole the Atomic BombE442
The Man Who Stole the Atomic BombIn the New Mexico desert, a secret team of scientists is working flat out to develop atomic bombs. It’s the most important American military project in history. But one of those scientists lives a double life. Klaus Fuchs has decided to betray his country and share America’s most secret technology with the Soviet Union. But is he the only person who has turned traitor? - Paris under the Swastika - Collaboration and Resistance - On the Homefront 019E443
Paris under the Swastika - Collaboration and Resistance - On the Homefront 019Occupied Paris, a paradoxical city of banality and brutality, of resistance and collaboration. Join Anna as she takes you on a tour of the city from occupation, the establishment of the Pétain regime and collaboration, the growth of resistance, and finally liberation. But the story doesn’t end there and into the 21st century, the city of lights is haunted by its occupation. - The Soviet Spies Who Kickstarted the Nuclear Arms RaceE444
The Soviet Spies Who Kickstarted the Nuclear Arms RaceLast episode we saw Klaus Fuchs steal details of the American atomic bomb for the Soviet Union. But he’s only one component of a much bigger conspiracy. Today, Astrid introduces you to the mysterious web of Soviet atomic spies. Their work will change our world forever. - Eastern Front Tank Warfare 1944E445
Eastern Front Tank Warfare 1944In this conflict, we’ve seen armoured warfare on a greater scale than anything before or since. Indy takes a look at some of the tanks slugging it out on the Eastern Front, from the long-serving Panzer III and IV, to the newer and more powerful Tiger and T-34 85, and the monstrous IS-2. - How Britain Broke Hitler’s BrainE446
How Britain Broke Hitler’s BrainIn a re-upload of one of our D-Day 24 Hour videos, Astrid introduces you to the war’s most effective counter-espionage and deception programme, The Double Cross system. Today she’ll talk about their operations before and during D-Day and introduce you to some of the most important double agents. Their mission - fool the Führer. - The Allied Rape Wave of 1944 - War Against Humanity 116E448
The Allied Rape Wave of 1944 - War Against Humanity 116Since the earliest days of humanity, where there has been war, there has been rape. This war is no different. As vast armies battle across Europe, the chaos in their wake breeds an epidemic of rape. In its action and its punishment the European rape wave is also highly racialised. It adds up to a storm of suffering. - The Tale of Fat Man and Little BoyE453
The Tale of Fat Man and Little BoyHere near the end of 1944, we look at the development of the atomic bomb. What different methods of creating a nuclear reaction are being developed? How close are they to development? How does it work? Will they be able to make one in 1945? Will it go boom? - Smith Versus Smith: US Army/Marine Relations in 1944E454
Smith Versus Smith: US Army/Marine Relations in 1944When Marine Corps General Holland Smith removed Infantry General Ralph Smith from command in 1944 during the Battle of Saipan, it began a controversy that soon snowballed, threatening to sabotage Army-Marine relations at a time when cooperation was the key to victory. - Will Japan Free or Enslave Indonesia? - War Against Humanity 117E456
Will Japan Free or Enslave Indonesia? - War Against Humanity 117Indonesian nationalists initially welcomed Japan’s promises of pan-Asianism. But now, these have been shown to be entirely hollow. While Indonesian nationalist leaders continue to support the new occupier, it’s clear that the country is simply under new colonial management. But the dream of Indonesian independence is still alive and this war will bring that day closer. - The Magician Who Fooled the Nazis (and all of us)E457
The Magician Who Fooled the Nazis (and all of us)Military deception is tricky. Sometimes you need to destroy a crucial piece of war industry or make an entire harbour disappear. Who do you call for this sort of job? Well, someone who knows a thing or two about tricking the eye. You need a professional magician. You need Jasper Maskelyne. But is there more to this illusionist than meets the eye? - Western Front Tank Warfare 1944E458
Western Front Tank Warfare 1944This "corrupt" episode has been removed from YouTube and replaced by episode 463. Indy takes a look at the armoured beasts battling it out on the Western Front. On the German side we have vehicles like the long-serving Panzer IV, the sleek and modern Panther, and the obnoxiously heavy King Tiger. These are arrayed against the American stalwart, the M4 Sherman, and British tanks like the up-gunned Firefly, Cromwell, and Churchill. - The Philippines Burns with Resistance - War Against Humanity 118E459
The Philippines Burns with Resistance - War Against Humanity 118Organized resistance movements in Axis-occupied territory are often associated with beret-sporting, trench-coated Frenchmen. A far less known, but larger and more effective resistance movement existed in the Philippines. - Japanese Concentration Camps - War Against Humanity 119E460
Japanese Concentration Camps - War Against Humanity 119The Japanese decided that the Western civilians living in their new imperial territories threatened the Empire. Over one hundred thousand of these people now live in misery in concentration camps across Asia. Disease, overwork, hunger, and brutalisation are all taking their toll. Can the Allies free their civilians before time runs out? - The Man Who Started the Cold WarE461
The Man Who Started the Cold WarWhat if I told you that a new conflict will sweep the globe in less than a year? It will open not with gunshots but with silent, shadowy espionage. The man who will kick off the Cold War is a quiet Canadian pilot, millionaire, and spymaster. A trusted aide to Churchill and FDR. I bet you haven’t heard this name before. William Stephenson. - What Happened to the Nazis' Looted Art and Gold? - War Against Humanity 120E462
What Happened to the Nazis' Looted Art and Gold? - War Against Humanity 120The Nazis have ripped the cultural and artistic treasures of Europe from their homes and brought them to the Reich to grace the walls of museums and the palaces of the criminal leadership. Now, with Germany on the ropes, those treasures are hidden away deep underground. But the Monuments Men, teams of Allied men and women fighting for art, are on the case. They will track down, preserve, and return these precious items. - Western Front Tank Warfare 1944E463
Western Front Tank Warfare 1944This "fixed" episode replaces the corrupt episode 458. Indy takes a look at the armoured beasts battling it out on the Western Front. On the German side we have vehicles like the long-serving Panzer IV, the sleek and modern Panther, and the obnoxiously heavy King Tiger. These are arrayed against the American stalwart, the M4 Sherman, and British tanks like the up-gunned Firefly, Cromwell, and Churchill. - How Churchill Started the Cold War in Greece in 1944 - War Against Humanity 121E465
How Churchill Started the Cold War in Greece in 1944 - War Against Humanity 121You might think that the Cold War starts after this war ends. But already, as the Germans withdraw from Greece, the ideologically opposed Greek resistance groups ELAS and EDES are at each others’ throats. It all culminates in Athens in December 1944; British troops fire some of the first shots of the Cold War as Greece descends into Civil War. - How to Break a Nazi SpyE466
How to Break a Nazi SpyWhat is the best way to extract information from enemy spies? British interrogator Robin “Tin Eye” Stephens reckons that physical torture is pretty useless. Instead he has great success with a method of psychological terror that breaks the spy’s will and even turns some of them into double agents. But when the war is over, will he stick to his principles? - The Gangsters of MI6E468
The Gangsters of MI6Should spies be suave gentlemen or streetwise crooks? Today, Astrid and Anna introduce you to two of MI6's original gangster spies, Walter Dicketts and Arthur Owens. They quickly bring some impressive results. But, the thing about criminals is that it can be hard to trust them. Just a couple of years into the war, MI6's Double Cross System might be in a lot of trouble… - Did Miklos Horthy Save Hungary’s Jews? - War Against Humanity 122E469
Did Miklos Horthy Save Hungary’s Jews? - War Against Humanity 122After the first waves of Hungarian Jews were deported in the summer, Miklos Horthy halted Eichmann’s trains. Into the autumn of 1944 a coalition of diplomats, aid workers, and states attempts to save the Jews still surviving in Budapest. But when the SS launch a coup in Budapest and bring the Hungarian fascists come to power, time runs out. - Curtis LeMay Starts Firebombing Tokyo - War Against Humanity 123E470
Curtis LeMay Starts Firebombing Tokyo - War Against Humanity 123Curtis LeMay orders his B-29s to begin the firebombing of Japanese cities. This begins a campaign that will destroy the Japanese economy but leave hundreds of thousands dead. Meanwhile, the radicalisation of Japanese society continues at all levels as the Kamikaze suicide-pilots attack Allied warships and school-children build vengeance weapons. - Will the Allied Bombers Finally Destroy Germany’s Economy in 1945? - War Against Humanity 124E471
Will the Allied Bombers Finally Destroy Germany’s Economy in 1945? - War Against Humanity 124The RAF and USAAF reopen the Combined Bomber Offensive against Germany in autumn 1944. The Allied heavy bombers are targeting a German economy that is churning out more war materiel than ever before, fuelled by German Armaments Minister Albert Speer’s army of slaves. But, as 1944 turns to 1945, the bombers finally start to break the German vampire economy. But, at what cost to civilian life? - The Germans Knew about the Holocaust! - War Against Humanity 125E472
The Germans Knew about the Holocaust! - War Against Humanity 125How often have you heard that the German population was unaware of the horrors of the Nazi camp system? Well, the opening months of 1945 destroys that myth once and for all as the SS force hundreds of thousands of Jews and other prisoners to march across the Reich and into the vast network of sub-camps. All of this happens in in full view of the German people. - The Gay Nazi Spying For BritainE474
The Gay Nazi Spying For BritainWhat convinces a Nazi spy switch sides? For some it’s a deeply held opposition to the murderous ideology of the Third Reich. Sometimes it’s a love of money, adventure, or an affinity with Britain. But for others, the reason is simple: to save their own skin. One of those is Agent Tate, a man who never renounces his Nazi beliefs. - Finnish Jews, Polish Special Forces, and MREs - WW2 - OOTF 32E475
Finnish Jews, Polish Special Forces, and MREs - WW2 - OOTF 32How did Finland treat its Jews, and what did Finnish people know about the Holocaust? Who were the mysterious Polish Silent Unseen? And, what sort of rations did soldiers carry? Find out in this episode of Out of the Foxholes. - The Sad Story of Churchill’s Iceman Geoffrey PykeE476
The Sad Story of Churchill’s Iceman Geoffrey PykeGeoffrey Pyke is remembered as an eccentric scientist who spewed out ideas like giant aircraft carriers made of icy Pykerete. But there was much more to him than that. He was a spy, a special operations mastermind, and his novel ideas contributed to the success of D-Day. - The Last Days of Auschwitz - War Against Humanity 126E477
The Last Days of Auschwitz - War Against Humanity 126When the SS evacuate the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp complex in the second half of January 1945, their intent is to make sure that no live prisoners get into the hands of the approaching Red Army. The death marches that follow are a final act of mass murder at the camp, that brings the death toll to close to 1.1 million murdered. - The War Goals to End WW2 in 1945E478
The War Goals to End WW2 in 1945While World War Two looks like it is about to end, the belligerent powers have vastly different goals for that end. Differences that may or may not prolong the war, will decide the survival of tens of millions of people, and the future fate of all of Humanity. - Red Army Rapes the Reich - War Against Humanity 127E480
Red Army Rapes the Reich - War Against Humanity 127When the Red Army invades the Eastern German Reich provinces, and occupied Poland, years of war, anti-German agitprop, and the general misery of being a Soviet soldier has whipped them into a frenzy of bloodthirsty revenge. It’s the women of all ethnicities who pay the heaviest price as German and Polish women, even liberated Soviet victims of Nazi terror are subjected to repeated mass rapes day in and day out - The SS Betrays HitlerE482
The SS Betrays HitlerItaly, 1945. Karl Wolff of the SS is looking for a way to save his skin. In his desperation he turns to Allen Dulles and the American OSS. Wolff’s bargaining chip? The surrender of German forces in Italy. The price? Escape from the hangman’s noose. Is it a price worth paying? And what will Joseph Stalin say when he finds out his allies are talking to the Nazis? - Allied War Crimes, Latin American Troops, and Top-Secret Proximity FuzesE483
Allied War Crimes, Latin American Troops, and Top-Secret Proximity FuzesDid the Western Allies commit war crimes? What did Latin American troops do during the war? And, how did the top-secret proximity fuze change the face of warfare? Find out in this episode of Out of the Foxholes - Soviets Hunt Down the Heroes of HumanityE484
Soviets Hunt Down the Heroes of HumanityThe Red Army taking Budapest launches a huge wave of crime by the soldiers and the Soviet state - the most famous crime will be when Moscow disappears Raoul Wallenberg. But he is not the only neutral country diplomat who has worked to save Budapest’s Jews threatened by the Soviets. - V-2: Hitler’s WunderwaffeE486
V-2: Hitler’s WunderwaffeHitler hopes that the V-2 rocket will turn the tide of the war. It’s cutting edge technology and impossible to intercept. Right now, the first long-range ballistic missile is raining death on London and Antwerp. But is it too little, too late? Find out the backstory to this powerful weapon. - The Allied Hunt for Nazi Super WeaponsE487
The Allied Hunt for Nazi Super WeaponsAs the Allies advance further into Germany, they turn their eyes to a new objective: recovering as much of the Nazi science and as many of the scientists as they can. Advances in jet fighters, chemical and biological weapons, rockets, all of these will be useful in the inevitable future confrontation between East and West. - The Brutal End to the Battle of ManilaE488
The Brutal End to the Battle of ManilaThis week yet another bloody urban battle draws to its conclusion. In Manila, despite clear orders from Tomoyuki Yamashita against wanton violence, his subordinates and superiors chose to ignore him. The Japanese defenders massacre, rape, loot and then burn the remains of the city. - Who Cracked Enigma? The True Story, No B.S.E489
Who Cracked Enigma? The True Story, No B.S.So, you think you know the Enigma Story? The Poles, the French, Bletchley Park, Alan Turing, and daring raids on sinking U-Boats. Well, there’s one figure you may never have heard of. Today, Anna and Astrid tell the story of a German Double Agent named Hans Thilo-Schmidt and his vital but forgotten part in the Enigma story. - The Jewish Avengers Who Hunted Nazi MurderersE490
The Jewish Avengers Who Hunted Nazi MurderersIn March 1945 the first Jewish unit in the Allied forces reaches the frontline. Before fighting the Nazis, the men spent years battling against the policies of the British government. After the war, they will take vengeance on the perpetrators of the Holocaust and join the Zionist movement in building and fighting for Israel. - Nazi Spies in New YorkE491
Nazi Spies in New YorkOn a snowy night, two tall men are walking along the highway on the coast of Maine. They could hardly be more suspicious. They wear light European coats, no hats, large suitcases, and they leave a trail of footprints down to the beach… These strange men are German spies on the hunt for America’s biggest secrets! - The Volkssturm - a Million men to save the Reich?E492
The Volkssturm - a Million men to save the Reich?The Volkssturm is the last-ditch people’s army of the Third Reich. Sure, on paper, there are millions of old men and boys ready to defend Germany. But how will they be armed? Are they truly willing to die for Hitler? Will they make any difference at all? - The Final Fury of the Allied Bombing WarE493
The Final Fury of the Allied Bombing WarThe bombing war in Europe comes to an end in a fury of fire and destruction. Spartacus takes stock of the human toll of this campaign and assesses the near futility of it all. On the other side of the globe, the USAAF ratchets up the firebombing of Japan further still. Countless more civilian lives will be cut short. - Italian Communists, The French in Indochina, and the fate of Italy’s armyE494
Italian Communists, The French in Indochina, and the fate of Italy’s armyWhat happened to Italian Soldiers overseas after the fall of Mussolini? What about the French soldiers left over in Indochina after the Japanese “occupation by invitation”? And, what did the Allies think of the Italian Communist movement and its partisan forces? - The Secret Allied Wonder WeaponE495
The Secret Allied Wonder WeaponAstrid and Anna take a break from tales of espionage to bring you one of international cooperation. Developed by a small group of highly driven individuals working in top secret, Proximity Fuzes are the new Allied super weapon changing the face of warfare forever. They’re just one of many impressive new developments which are helping the Allies win the war. Defeating the Axis is a righteous cause of course. But at its core, so much of our scientific progress is in the service of finding more effective ways to kill one another. What does this mean for our future? - The Death of Franklin RooseveltE496
The Death of Franklin RooseveltHe lead his nation through the Great Depression, transformed it into a war-winning titan, and is working to shape the coming postwar world in his image. But today, 4,422 days into his record breaking presidency, Franklin Roosevelt dies. What was his final year really like? - The Führerbunker - Hitler’s GraveE497
The Führerbunker - Hitler’s GraveThe man who one conquered Europe, Adolf Hitler now cowers underground in the Fuhrerbunker as bombs and artillery rain down on the ruins of the Reich. Today Sparty gives you a tour of the damp and claustrophobic concrete maze that will soon become the dictator’s coffin. - Russian and French Nazis Defend the Reich - SS Foreign FightersE498
Russian and French Nazis Defend the Reich - SS Foreign FightersAs the war turns ever more against Germany, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler keeps loosening the racial standards of his Waffen SS. More and more non-Germans fill the ranks of his forces. Some of these non-German fighters will be among the last defenders of the Third Reich. - The History of Half-tracks, by the ChieftainE499
The History of Half-tracks, by the ChieftainIs it a tank? Is it a truck? No, it’s a half-track! Nicholas Moran aka The Chieftain stops by to cover this Frankenstein of a vehicle. He looks at their origins at the turn of the twentieth century, their heyday as troop transporting, artillery towing, flak gunning, jacks-of-all-trades during the war, and their sudden decline after the war. - German-American Jews fight the NazisE501
German-American Jews fight the NazisJewish-American intelligence officers return to their homeland in Germany to fight the Nazis and find their families. As they advance they discover the true horror of the Holocaust. When the war is over, they have a chance for some justice. - Glory Days of the Kamikaze! - Operation KikusuiE502
Glory Days of the Kamikaze! - Operation KikusuiDuring the Battle of Okinawa, the Japanese see the opportunity to cripple the core of the Allied navies. With their conventional air and naval forces unable to challenge the Allies, the Japanese unleash a wave of mass Kamikaze attacks. Hundreds of suicide pilots smash their aircraft into the Allied fleet. This is Operation Kikusui. - How Nazi Terror Came Home to GermanyE504
How Nazi Terror Came Home to GermanyProminent Nazis flee the retribution that they have provoked. Meanwhile, they deploy greater levels of violence than ever before against the German people. With nothing left to lose, just how depraved will Nazi "justice" become? The regime's final farewell to its people will be a bloody one indeed. - The Bloody Birth of Socialist YugoslaviaE505
The Bloody Birth of Socialist YugoslaviaIn the final months of the war, Partisan leader Josip Tito and his forces complete their conquest of Yugoslavia. They destroy Draza Mihailovic’s Chetniks and Ante Pavelic’s Croatian Independent State and they outmanoeuvre King Peter. As Tito’s forces take revenge on their vanquished foes, Socialist Yugoslavia is born in a cradle of fire and blood. - How Nazi war criminals fled to South AmericaE506
How Nazi war criminals fled to South AmericaHow did so many Nazi war criminals escape to Argentina? The answer is the infamous network of ratlines stretching from Europe to South America. Joseph Mengele, Adolf Eichmann, Ante Pavelic, all of these monsters escape justice thanks to the efforts of former SS men, Juan Peron, the Red Cross, and perhaps even the pope. - German WW2 Veteran recalls escaping from Soviet captivityE510
German WW2 Veteran recalls escaping from Soviet captivityOnce again, we have a unique opportunity to share with you another portion of our interview with Dr. Joachim Hess. Today, we hear the story of his daring escape from the Soviet prison camp. - Nazi Werwolves: Post War TerrorE511
Nazi Werwolves: Post War TerrorThe guns are silent in Germany but the Allied Forces suffer continue to suffer a flurry of bombings, assassinations, and shootings. Who is to blame? Well, the press suspects the Nazi Werwolves - terroristic bands of men, women, and children determined to carry on Hitler’s war. But just how serious is this violence really, and how many of the attackers are true believing Nazi fanatics? - The Curious Case of Hitler’s CorpseE513
The Curious Case of Hitler’s CorpseJoseph Stalin claims that Adolf Hitler managed to escape Berlin and is now living somewhere in hiding. It’s complete nonsense of course. But it raises some interesting questions. What remains do we have of Hitler? How do we know they belong to the Fuhrer? And, why is Stalin spreading these far-fetched lies? - The Secret War to Capture Enemy PlanesE516
The Secret War to Capture Enemy PlanesWhat did the RAF and Luftwaffe think of each other’s toys? Who were the Zirkus Rosarius and the RAFwaffe? And what happens when American and German engineers team up to save the Luftwaffe’s wonder weapons? Deception, trickery, and subterfuge await once again in another instalment of Spies & Ties. - Operation Paperclip: Recruiting Nazi Brains for the USA - Part 1E518
Operation Paperclip: Recruiting Nazi Brains for the USA - Part 1Why do so many famous American scientists have German names, just like Wernher von Braun? Well, the answer lies in a decade-spanning secret operation conducted by the USA to recruit and harness the intellectual prowess of Nazi Scientists. Stay tuned to learn how Truman, the State Department, and the military all played their parts! - Our 10-Year Story: YouTube Anniversary SpecialE519
Our 10-Year Story: YouTube Anniversary SpecialIndy, Spartacus, and Astrid- the trio behind TimeGhost- began changing the way the world made documentaries ten years ago when they created ‘the Great War’. Since then, it’s been ten years of real time, chronology based, global, free historical documentaries with ‘World War Two in Real Time’ the greatest- and bravest- of them all. This is the story of how it all began. - CIA and Nazi scientists - Partners in (War)crime - Paperclip pt. 2E520
CIA and Nazi scientists - Partners in (War)crime - Paperclip pt. 2Strap in and prepare yourself to find out how Paperclip manages to navigate through the shitstorm, and how its fate becomes inexorably intertwined with the new cool Kid on the Block, the CIA. This sinister partnership soon involves former Nazi top scientists in some of America's shadiest programs. - Slavic Revenge on the GermansE521
Slavic Revenge on the GermansThe governments of central Europe take revenge on their German populations. From Poland, Czechoslovakia, and elsewhere, millions of people are thrown from their homes and banished to the shattered remains of Germany. This will be the largest forced migration in history. - Unleashing the Atom: The Bombing of Hiroshima and NagasakiE522
Unleashing the Atom: The Bombing of Hiroshima and NagasakiIn August 1945, the United States became the first, and to this day only, nation ever to employ nuclear weapons in war. After The fledgling technology proves itself on the testing ground, it is ready for immediate use. The price for this innovation is paid by hundreds of thousands of Japanese civilians who are blinded, burned, crushed, irradiated, and finally burned in a humanitarian crisis never seen before and never since. Join us to hear the gut-wrenching accounts of survivors and understand the motivations behind this tragic outcome to ensure that the horrors of nuclear war are never forgotten and never again unleashed upon the world and its people. - Stalin’s Scientist Snatch: Operation OsoaviachimE524
Stalin’s Scientist Snatch: Operation OsoaviachimIn this eye-opening episode, we delve into the secretive Soviet operation known as Operation Osoaviachim—often dubbed “the Soviet Paperclip.” As World War II draws to a close, the alliance between east and west begin to fracture, and the race for scientific supremacy intensifies. This video explores how the Soviet Union strategically “recruited” German scientists to gain an edge over the West, setting the stage for the future conflicts. Join us as we uncover the intricate details of this clandestine mission and its far-reaching implications. - Famine and Revolution at the End of the WarE525
Famine and Revolution at the End of the WarAs the war comes to a close, the death continues and millions of people around the globe face starvation and famine. Today Sparty looks at the situation in Europe and Asia as the crisis of hunger grows and even drives some nations to revolution. - Is Germany Still a Nazi Nation?E526
Is Germany Still a Nazi Nation?How do you eradicate an ideology from an entire nation without destroying that nation? That’s the challenge faced by the Allies as the seek to Denazify Germany. Very soon, fervent ideological opposition to Nazism runs into the everyday realities of restoring a broken country and the emerging Cold War rivalry. - The Zarubins, The Power Couple of Soviet EspionageE528
The Zarubins, The Power Couple of Soviet EspionageIn this episode, we dive deep into the lives of Elizaveta and Vasili Zarubin, the Soviet Union’s most notorious espionage power couple. From their early days in pre-WW2 Soviet Russia to working in key positions in Europe, China, and, ultimately, the United States, the Zarubins played a pivotal role in Soviet intelligence during the rise of modern espionage. Discover how their undercover missions influenced global events, including their involvement in the Manhattan Project, as we explore the origins of Soviet spycraft in part one of this two-part special. - The Occupation of Japan BeginsE529
The Occupation of Japan BeginsThe war is over and the occupation of Japan has begun. The country has largely been destroyed by Allied bombs, and shall be rebuilt, physically, economically, and even governmentally. But what will the new government be? What shall become of the Emperor? Who is to actually do the occupation? Today we look at all this and more. - How Popular Was Hitler?E530
How Popular Was Hitler?In the summer of 1940, Hitler was at the peak of his popularity as he conquered Germany’s enemies seemingly at will. But just how quickly did this approval decline as the war turned further and further against Germany? What did the Germans think of him by the end of the war? Is there any love left for Hitler in postwar Germany? Today Spartacus answers these questions. - Which Countries Are Still at War from WW2?E532
Which Countries Are Still at War from WW2?It’s time for another exciting episode of Out of the Foxholes! What sort of questions will Indy tackle today? Well, there’s a big one - are there any countries still at war from WW2? There’s another about the role of the Italian Mafia in the war, and one on Japan’s extra Special Naval Landing Forces. - Oppenheimer, a Communist Spy? The true story!E534
Oppenheimer, a Communist Spy? The true story!Was J. Robert Oppenheimer secretly aiding the Soviets? In this episode, we dig into his alleged connections with the Soviet Spy Couple, the Zarubins, his involvement in the Manhattan Project, and the mystery surrounding his true loyalties. - Occupation of Germany, Plunder and Enslavement?E535
Occupation of Germany, Plunder and Enslavement?The Allies’ occupation of Germany was marked by competing visions for its future, ranging from France’s focus on security to the Soviet push for reparations. This episode dives into the complex negotiations that determined Germany’s borders, industrial disarmament, and economic management, all of which would shape Europe’s post-war order and fuel the East-West divide. - Operation Keelhaul: The Allies’ Final War CrimeE536
Operation Keelhaul: The Allies’ Final War CrimeAfter the war, millions of Soviet citizens are left over in Germany. Some of them are traitors, some are prisoners, some women and children. Stalin wants them back and the Western Allies are happy to help. - How a Soviet Clerk Took Down a Spy NetworkE537
How a Soviet Clerk Took Down a Spy NetworkIgor Gouzenko, a Soviet cipher clerk in Canada, defected in 1945, bringing with him documents that revealed a massive Soviet espionage network in the West. His actions forced the world to confront Soviet infiltration, shifting global politics and igniting early Cold War tensions. This episode uncovers how one man’s bravery exposed a hidden war. - The Great Demobilization: How the Allied Armies Were Sent HomeE538
The Great Demobilization: How the Allied Armies Were Sent HomeAfter the war, the Allies face the new challenge how to bring home the tens of millions of troops they have deployed across the globe. Today Indy examines this massive logistical effort, looking at the American Operation Magic Carpet, the British government’s slow but steady approach, and the devastation that Soviet troops returned home too. - The Final Solution to the German QuestionE540
The Final Solution to the German QuestionMillions of Germans continue to be expelled from their homes in Central and Eastern Europe. They run a gauntlet of violence, robbery, and even murder before arriving in the shattered remains of Berlin. By the end of 1945, the Allied Powers have at least agreed that further expulsions must be ‘orderly and humane’. But isn’t that a contradiction in terms? - How the US Paranoia of Leftism was BornE541
How the US Paranoia of Leftism was BornElizabeth Bentley’s defection in 1945 didn’t just expose a Soviet spy network—it fueled America’s second Red Scare and a wave of anti-communist paranoia. Her revelations about Soviet infiltration within the U.S. government became a catalyst for McCarthyism, reshaping American politics and society in an era defined by fear and suspicion. - How Allied and Nazi Generals Created the Clean Wehrmacht MythE542
How Allied and Nazi Generals Created the Clean Wehrmacht MythAfter the fall of the Third Reich, many of Hitler’s generals are convicted as war criminals by the Allies and condemned to prison and disgrace. Yet, within a few years, the Western Powers embrace them Cold War partners against the Soviet Union. In this new alliance, they rewrite history and create the enduring myth of the ‘clean Wehrmacht’. - Why the Communists subjugated half of EuropeE543
Why the Communists subjugated half of EuropeFrom the Bolshevik Revolution to post-war dominance, Stalin’s plans forever changed Europe’s political landscape. Discover how the Soviet Union used ideology, diplomacy, military power, and ruthless suppression to control Eastern Europe and establish a new world order. - "Huntziger must be shot!" - WW2 Commentary 1939-1940E544
"Huntziger must be shot!" - WW2 Commentary 1939-1940Today Indy and Spartacus sit down to answer all kinds of questions about the first year of WW2. How phony was the Phony War? How do you go around the Maginot Line? And much more! Also, Indy sings a song about Charles Huntziger. - Nazi Tanks Advance on Kursk: Prokhorovka Part 1E546
Nazi Tanks Advance on Kursk: Prokhorovka Part 1German tanks advance on Kursk, smashing through Soviet defences and setting the stage for one of history’s most legendary tank battles - The Battle of Prokhorovka. In this six part miniseries we will cover the fierce fighting, the strategies, and the men and machines that take part in this battle. - Tanks Prepare for Battle! The Greatest Ever? Prokhorovka Part 2E547
Tanks Prepare for Battle! The Greatest Ever? Prokhorovka Part 2In the early hours of July 12, 1943, the Waffen SS and the Red Army are ready for battle. SS General Paul Hausser has his armoured spearheads ready to strike at Prokhorovka while Soviet commander Pavel Rotmistrov’s 5th Guards Tank Army readies his counterattack. Today, Indy walks you through the enormous armoured fleets deployed for the coming fight. - Armies of the Soviet Union, Charge! - Prokhorovka Part 3E548
Armies of the Soviet Union, Charge! - Prokhorovka Part 3On the morning of July 12, 1943, the Battle of Prokhorovka begins! Pavel Rotmistrov’s 5th Guards Tank Army charges into a storm of anti-tank fire from Paul Hausser’s Waffen SS divisions. As vehicles clash and burn, fierce hand-to-hand combat rages all around. In this episode, Indy takes you into the heart of the action as one of history’s most ferocious battles unfolds hour by hour. - Four Waffen SS Tigers vs 50 T-34s - Prokhorovka Part 4E549
Four Waffen SS Tigers vs 50 T-34s - Prokhorovka Part 4A mass of Soviet armour charges at the Leibstandarte Division, it looks like they might smash through the German lines. Then, Michael Wittmann’s Tiger tanks go into action. Will the Waffen SS be able to turn the tide at Prokhorovka? Indy reveals all. - The Battle of the Bulge, LGBTQ+ Victims & Atomic SecretsE552
The Battle of the Bulge, LGBTQ+ Victims & Atomic SecretsThis episode of Out of the Foxholes dives deep into your WWII questions. From LGBTQ+ persecution during and after the war, to the potential impact of diverting Battle of the Bulge troops to the Eastern Front, and Ukrainian collaboration with the Germans, we unravel the complexities of war. Join us as we tackle the secrets, strategies, and untold stories of WWII. - Dozens of Dead Tiger Tanks at Prokhorovka? - Prokhorovka Part 6E553
Dozens of Dead Tiger Tanks at Prokhorovka? - Prokhorovka Part 6As the dust settles on the fields of Prokhorovka, Indy takes a look at the losses suffered by the Red Army and the Waffen-SS. But we soon see that Rotmistrov and the Soviets have launched a calculated propaganda operation to distort the numbers and paint the battle as a crushing victory. - The Bismarck's First Adventure - The Bismarck Part 1E555
The Bismarck's First Adventure - The Bismarck Part 1At 02:00 on May 19, 1941, Germany’s most powerful battleship ever sets sail. Bismarck will sail out into the North Atlantic, evade the Royal Navy and tear apart Britain’s Atlantic Convoy’s. At least that’s the plan… pretty soon things start to go wrong. - HMS Hood - Death in 17 Mins - The Bismarck Part 2E556
HMS Hood - Death in 17 Mins - The Bismarck Part 2On May 24, 1941, the Kriegsmarine’s mighty battleship Bismarck goes head to head with the Royal Navy’s HMS Hood. Seventeen minutes later, just one of the steel titans is left afloat and 1,400 men are dead. - The Swordfish Strike! - The Bismarck Part 3E558
The Swordfish Strike! - The Bismarck Part 3Reeling from the loss of HMS Hood, the Royal Navy chases Bismarck across the Atlantic Ocean. Battleships and search planes comb the vast expanses of water. Finally, they spot the German behemoth. It’s time to unleash the Swordfish! - Bismarck’s Final Battle - The Bismarck Part 4E559
Bismarck’s Final Battle - The Bismarck Part 4It is the end for the Bismarck; crippled by airstrikes, there is no hope of salvation. As the British battleships close in, Admiral Gunter Lutjens gives a final Sieg Heil, readies his guns, and prepares to meet his destiny. - Berlin ’45: City of SpiesE560
Berlin ’45: City of SpiesIn 1945, Berlin is a city in ruins—but for the world’s spies, it’s a goldmine. As the Soviets, Americans, British, and French carve up the capital, they scramble to seize Nazi secrets, recruit informants, and outmaneuver each other in an intelligence war that will define the Cold War. From stolen blueprints to fabricated reports, Berlin becomes the world’s first battleground of espionage. - How WW2 Changed Espionage ForeverE561
How WW2 Changed Espionage ForeverIn their struggle to defeat German and Japanese espionage efforts, the Allied intelligence agencies of the KGB, CIA, MI6 and DGSE are all transformed into modern, global, espionage forces. But even as East and West work together to defat the Axis, they are fighting the first underground battles of a new Cold War against one another. - Which is better - Spitfire or Bf 109? - Battle of Britain Fireside ChatE562
Which is better - Spitfire or Bf 109? - Battle of Britain Fireside ChatIndy and Sparty answer questions about the Battle of Britain! Spitfire vs Bf 109, the Big Wing Debate, and whether Goering had any kind of plan for the battle. - Italy’s Italian FiascoE563
Italy’s Italian FiascoToday Sebastian puts Indy and Sparty in the hot seat for questions about the war in China and North Africa. Just what is the deal with the Italian Army anyway? How much fighting did the CCP do against the Japanese? And what’s the most overlooked event of the first year of war? - Wine, Urine, Paperclips: America's Secret Weapons of WWIIE567
Wine, Urine, Paperclips: America's Secret Weapons of WWIIToday Astrid and Anna explore the Simple Sabotage Field Manual, a top-secret WWII guide that taught ordinary people how to disrupt the Nazi war machine. From factory slowdowns to derailed trains, they show how small acts of sabotage targeted Hitler’s regime, and how resistance often came from unexpected places. - Judgement Day at Nuremberg: Hitler's Butchers Meet Their FateE568
Judgement Day at Nuremberg: Hitler's Butchers Meet Their FateThe Nuremberg Trials begin. Twenty-four of Hitler’s closest Nazi allies face judgment for crimes of aggressive war, mass enslavement, and genocide. At stake is more than justice for the dead; it’s the birth of a new legal order. We examine the trials, the accused, and whether Nuremberg delivered justice or simply vengeance. - The Battle of Prokhorovka Minute by MinuteE569
The Battle of Prokhorovka Minute by MinuteWatch our six-part miniseries on the Battle of Prokhorovka in one video! From the buildup and deployments to the frenzied fighting and controversial aftermath, join Indy as he takes you hour by hour through one of the most legendary battles not just of World War Two but of all military history. - The Royal Navy's Epic Hunt for BismarckE570
The Royal Navy's Epic Hunt for BismarckWatch our four-part miniseries on Bismarck’s first and final mission right here in one convenient video! Follow the legendary warship as it embarks on its first and last operational mission, engages its formidable adversary HMS Hood, and is ultimately hunted down by the full might of the Royal Navy. - The Clean German Myth, Doomed B-17 Pilots, and Japan’s Rapid VictoriesE574
The Clean German Myth, Doomed B-17 Pilots, and Japan’s Rapid VictoriesIndy and Sparty tackle some more of your interesting questions in another live Out of the Foxholes. Today they look at loss rates of B-17 crews, the myth of the clean Wehrmacht, and ask why the West was apparently so unprepared for Japan's attack. - Why Yugoslavia Fell in Just Eleven DaysE575
Why Yugoslavia Fell in Just Eleven DaysIn this Fireside Chat, Indy and Sparty answer questions on the German invasions of Yugoslavia and Greece. Why did the Yugoslav state fall so quickly? Why were the Greeks able to hold out so much better? And why was the airborne assault on Crete so chaotic on both sides? - Why It Sucked to Be an Italian Prisoner in North AfricaE577
Why It Sucked to Be an Italian Prisoner in North AfricaToday, Indy and Sparty tackle some questions on the North African theatre. Why did the Italians think invading was a good idea in the first place? Was Allied treatment of Axis POWs a war crime? How did Italian and Allied tanks stack up? - Rommel's Dark Secrets in North Africa - WW2 Fireside ChatE578
Rommel's Dark Secrets in North Africa - WW2 Fireside ChatIndy and Sparty handle your questions on the German intervention in North Africa. Why did Rommel make such an impact so quickly? What was the war like for the local populations? How deeply involved was Rommel in the persecution of North African Jews? - Panzers Attack! - Ten Days in Sedan - Day 1E579
Panzers Attack! - Ten Days in Sedan - Day 1May 10, 1940. A new kind of warfare comes to the fore as a German Panzer Group rumbles through the Ardennes towards Sedan. Heinz Guderian has one goal in mind - Get to the Meuse! If he can manage that, then the Battle of France may be over before it even begins. Can the Allies hold back the armoured armada? - Day Two - Panzers Stuck in Europe‘s Biggest Traffic Jam! - Ten Days in SedanE580
Day Two - Panzers Stuck in Europe‘s Biggest Traffic Jam! - Ten Days in SedanMay 11, 1940: Our WW2 documentary continues as the Battle of France rages and German Panzers rumble through the Ardennes. The Battle of Sedan is on the horizon and Heinz Guderian has one objective: break the French defences! But all is not well for the Germans as Europe’s largest ever traffic jam threatens to stall the blitzkrieg. - Day Four - The Meuse Must Hold! - Ten Days in SedanE582
Day Four - The Meuse Must Hold! - Ten Days in SedanMay 13, 1940: In today’s episode of our WW2 documentary, Ten Days in Sedan, the German Blitzkrieg reaches its climax. Guderian’s Panzers launch a daring river assault as the Luftwaffe pounds French lines into chaos. Away from Sedan itself, Rommel and Reinhardt strike further north, opening new fronts. France scrambles to counterattack, but the German bridgeheads are growing fast. - Day Five - Massive Allied Air Attack - Ten Days in SedanE583
Day Five - Massive Allied Air Attack - Ten Days in SedanMay 14 1940. The blitzkrieg continues in today's episode of Ten Days in Sedan. British and French bombers roar over Sedan, braving curtains of flak and German fighters in a bid to smash Guderian’s hastily built bridges across the Meuse. Further north, French infantry and tanks battle against the German crossings at Houx, Dinant, and Monthermé. German general Erwin Rommel has a narrow escape as the French nearly blow him and his tank to pieces! - Everyone’s Mad About AI. Here’s What We Think.E584
Everyone’s Mad About AI. Here’s What We Think.Is AI rewriting history? Indy, Anna, Sebastian, Sparty, and Iryna tackle some tricky questions about the future of history, our channels, and the world in general. We discuss our recent use of AI in the Rise of Hitler series, animating portraits, and the use of large language models in research. What risks and opportunities are there for TimeGhost in the future? - Day Six - Breakout - Ten Days in SedanE585
Day Six - Breakout - Ten Days in SedanMay 15 1940—Ten Days in Sedan, continues as our WW2 Blitzkrieg documentary follows Germany’s drive through France. Today French 2nd Army chief Charles Huntziger faces a pivotal choice: try and contain the German bridgeheads at Sedan, where Heinz Guderian is trying desperately to breakout, or pivot south to shield the Maginot forts he still trusts. His choice may just decide the fate of France. - Why Didn’t France and Britain Stop Germany’s Secret Rearmament? - Out of the Bullpen 001E586
Why Didn’t France and Britain Stop Germany’s Secret Rearmament? - Out of the Bullpen 001In this special “Out of the Bullpen” episode, we answer your burning questions about Weimar Germany’s most turbulent years. From clandestine military pacts with the Soviets to the creative ways Germany sidestepped Versailles, we dig into aspects which shaped a republic on the brink. - Day Seven - Ghost Division! - Ten Days in SedanE587
Day Seven - Ghost Division! - Ten Days in SedanMay 16 1940: Our WW2 Blitzkrieg documentary, Ten Days in Sedan, continues as Winston Churchill arrives in Paris. The Prime Minister still has hope but he's shocked to see the French burning documents and preparing to evacuate. Meanwhile French and German tanks slug it out in Stonne, Guderian reaches Montcornet, and Rommel leads his Ghost Division far behind French lines. - Day Eight - Can Charles de Gaulle Save France? - Ten Days in SedanE588
Day Eight - Can Charles de Gaulle Save France? - Ten Days in SedanTen Days in Sedan continues as our WW2 Blitzkrieg documentary follows the first serious counterblow against the German spearhead. Colonel Charles de Gaulle leads the 4th Armoured Division in an attack against the German flank. De Gaulle’s units are understrength and his assault is improvised but he catches Heinz Guderian by complete surprise. Is this just a fleeting gesture of defiance, or a new kind of French resistance? - Day Nine – Hitler’s Halt Order and Tragedy at La Ferté - Ten Days in SedanE590
Day Nine – Hitler’s Halt Order and Tragedy at La Ferté - Ten Days in SedanMay 18, 1940. Our coverage of the German blitzkrieg in France continues. But today, we take a break from the panzers for a spot of old-fashioned siege warfare. At Ouvrage La Ferté, a small garrison of French troops makes a doomed last stand against overwhelming German firepower. We follow their final hours, the decisions that sealed their fate, and what their sacrifice meant for the collapsing French front.
