Crash Course
Economic Depression and Dictators: Crash Course European History
We're still leading up to World War II, but first we gotta talk about the rise of the dictators. Today we talk about the rise of militaristic dictatorships in Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Spain, and the economic depression that...
Wonderscape
The Outbreak of World War II: Causes and Early Events
This video explores the origins and early events of World War II, focusing on the political and economic factors that led to the conflict. It examines the rise of fascist leaders like Hitler and Mussolini, the impact of the Treaty of...
Curated Video
The Great American Songbook
The Great American Songbook, a collection of jazz standards and show tunes created by talented songwriters in early 20th century New York, provided solace and joy during difficult times in U.S. history.
Curated Video
WWII POW Camps on U.S. Soil
Between 1942 and 1946, the U.S. government constructed around 700 POW camps on U.S. soil, housing around 400,000 captured enemy soldiers. But what were the conditions like there?
Jabzy
What did Italy want in the World Wars? | Mussolini, Italian Empire, Italy WW2
What did Italy want in the World Wars? | Mussolini, Italian Empire, Italy WW2
Jabzy
The Weird History of the Nazi Salute | Roman Salute, WW2, Italian Fascism, Hitler
The Weird History of the Nazi Salute | Roman Salute, WW2, Italian Fascism, Hitler
Weird History
Facts About Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill was much more than the British Bulldog who held Britain together during the Blitz. He was also a prisoner of war with a bounty on his head who secretly sold paintings from a Paris art gallery - and that's just the...
Wonderscape
History Kids: World War II
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the causes and events of World War Two, highlighting the rise of fascist regimes, the atrocities committed by the Nazis, and the eventual Allied victory. It emphasizes the importance of...
Hip Hughes History
Fascism Explained: World History Review
A look at the rise of fascism in post WWI Europe focusing on Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Q&A: Benito Mussolini
Top questions and answers for Benito Mussolini.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Mussolini Obelisk erected in Rome
Title card: "Shaft to Duce! World's biggest marble block set up as monument to Mussolini" / marble on a large hydraulic pulley and wooden scaffolding system / CU pulley / men working on pulley / obelisk monument in the Foro Mussolini...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Journalists interview returned exile Emma Goldman in New York City
Title card: "Emma Goldman in America - Deported anarchist, once storm center between America and Russia, returns after 15 years of exile" / Goldman sits with journalists, including Joseph Walsh of Pathe News, writing and seated around...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt considers holding world peace conference
Title card: "World peace parley" superimposed over large question mark / close shot of newspaper with headline reading "Roosevelt, if re-elected, may call kings, dictators and presidents to great power peace conference" / wide shot of...
British Movietone
EYES ON THE WORLD
The world through the camera's eye. Some of the exhibits at the Photo Fair in Cologne. All over the world Movietone's camera's have recorded moments like these. Events that made history - or became part of it. Among the most dramatic...
Hearst Metrotone News
A montage shows the various sides of Benito Mussoli during the 1930's and 1940's.
A montage shows the various sides of Benito Mussoli during the 1930's and 1940's.
Hearst Metrotone News
Benito Mussolini smiles as young boys in uniform march in a parade.
Benito Mussolini smiles as young boys in uniform march in a parade.
Hearst Metrotone News
Benito Mussolini exits an airplane and shakes hands with Adolf Hitler, after which he greets and kisses the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Galeazzo Ciano.
Benito Mussolini exits an airplane and shakes hands with Adolf Hitler, after which he greets and kisses the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Galeazzo Ciano.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Cartoon on 1935 US policy of neutrality
Title card: 'Shall we be dragged in again?' / VS cartoon showing 'USA' over doorway with bunting decoration; three figures with drums, placard, and flute, labeled France, England, and 'Save Ethiopia' approach with (Mussolini) Italy...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Italian Foreign Minister Dino Grandi speaking
Title card: "Introducing Grandi, Italy's Goodwill Envoy to America - Meet Mussolini's 36-year-old Foreign Minister as he appears on official visit" / CU Grandi speaking, microphones in front; he finishes, smiles and waves / Note: exact...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini reviews Fascist troops in the Piazza Venezia, 1935
VS columns of Italian Fascist troops in the Piazza Venezia in Rome / columns of troops of different branches of the military march by Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini on podium as he reviews them / troops carrying standards with...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini reviews Fascist troops marching in the Piazza Venezia
CU Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini salutes as blur of troops march past him in foreground / MS Mussolini on platform with military officers standing next to it, Fascist troops march past in foreground, one in front bears standard...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Scenes from World War II in France and Germany
Four shots from moving vehicle of wrecked Allied equipment along side of road / two shots of long line of civilian laborers carrying shovels walking along road / three shots of members of German Youth Corps carrying shovels marching...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Neville Chamberlain and Benito Mussolini at Pantheon; laying of wreaths
Crowd in front of Pantheon, Fontana del Pantheon to side / line of soldiers at attention, crowd in front of building in bg / looking down on arrival of Neville Chamberlain and Lord Halifax in cars, Benito Mussolini and official greeting...