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HMS Victory: Britain's Naval Powerhouse
HMS Victory was one of Britain’s most powerful warships during the Napoleonic Wars, with a crew of over 800 men, including sailors, marines, officers, and midshipmen. Ships like Victory were Britain's primary defense against invasion and...
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Napoleon’s Gamble to Turn the Tide at Eylau
As Marshal Augereau’s corps collapsed at the Battle of Eylau, Napoleon turned to Murat’s cavalry to stabilize the front and prevent a Russian breakthrough. In one of the Napoleonic Wars' most legendary cavalry charges, Murat led 5,000...
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The Battle of Eylau: Napoleon's Desperate Struggle for Survival
In January 1807, Napoleon sought to defeat the Russians and Prussians in Poland, aiming to solidify his dominance over Europe. Despite a bitter winter and an exhausted Grande Armée, he planned to trap the Russian forces. However, the...
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Mastering the Seas: Navigating and Maneuvering the HMS Victory
HMS Victory made her best speed at about 10 knots when sailing a few points off her stern. Maneuvers like tacking, wearing ship, or setting sails were crucial for navigating wind conditions, while complex operations such as anchoring and...
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Napoleon's Costly Battle at Eylau
In the brutal Battle of Eylau, Napoleon's forces faced off against the Russians in a bloody confrontation that left the battlefield littered with casualties but no clear victor. Despite desperate cavalry charges and fierce fighting, both...
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Prelude to Eylau: Napoleon's Winter Campaign Against Russia
In January 1807, Napoleon Bonaparte, near the peak of his power, pursued a decisive victory against the Russians and Prussians in the harsh Polish winter. Despite exhaustion and freezing conditions, his forces chased the Russians, led by...
Wonderscape
The Military Beginnings of George Washington
Discover George Washington's entry into the military during the tense prelude to the Seven Years' War. Follow his journey through treacherous terrain to deliver a message to French forces, his early combat experiences, and his rise to...
Wonderscape
The Tide of War: Pacific Theater Escalates
Trace the escalation of the Pacific Theater from the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor through the aggressive Japanese expansion and the pivotal battles that marked the early years of World War II. The Attack on Pearl Harbor and the...
Curated Video
Big Ideas - Episode 17 - DARPA Grand Challenge / Driverless Cars
It had long been the idea of road safety experts to have vehicles that were not controlled by drivers, but rather by computers. Automated driving systems that cruise at a set distance from the car in front, park your car for you or steer...
Curated Video
The Versatile Sky Crane Helicopter
In 1964 a unique new helicopter flew for the first time before a group of military planners. It would go on to be called the Sky Crane and is still in use today. It was designed with a skeletal frame so that it could carry heavy loads...
Curated Video
Aero GP: The Fast and Furious World of Air Racing
They like to call it aviation's equivalent of Formula 1. Aero GP is a mixed event that features planes racing not against the clock but against each other. Spectators love it because the event sees five aircraft in the air at the same time.
Curated Video
The Always Ready Coast Guard
Mr. Griot models how to research a topic and take notes on the information found.
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Guarding Our Coastline
Mr. Griot chooses a branch of the military and walks through the steps of planning and researching the topic.
Curated Video
Madeleine Albright's Brooches
The U.S.’s first female Secretary of State used her collection of brooches to get her point across when meeting with foreign leaders, a practice that became known as “Pin Diplomacy.”
Curated Video
Joint Chiefs
When the going gets tough, the president calls on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, an advisory council to help make important military decisions.
Curated Video
What is Medal of Honor Day?
Medal of Honor Day takes place every year on the 25th of March. It celebrates brave U.S. military service people who went above and beyond to protect our way of life.
Great Big Story
This Hairstylist Helps Military Servicewomen Feel Like Themselves
A look into women in the military expressing their individuality with natural hair
Great Big Story
The Origin of Bagel Bites and Hot Pockets
Unlock the savory stories of your go-to freezer delights with Great Big Story! Dive into the delicious history of Bagel Bites, created by two tennis buddies who fused pizza and bagels to cater to hungry kids. Discover the innovative...
Great Big Story
For Black Military Servicewomen, A Friend On The Outside
Discover the empowering journey of military women embracing natural hair and breaking barriers in uniform. For years, regulations restricted African American women from wearing locks in the military, but times are changing. Join these...
Curated Video
Enrico Fermi, Military, and Scientific Research
Dr. Forrester tells the story of Enrico Fermi, and the application of his nuclear chain reaction technology. She then discusses the many consumer products that are a result of military research and development.
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The Federal Government and the United States Military
Dr. Forrester talks about the responsibilities of the federal government and explains that one of these responsibilities is overseeing the United States military. She describes the value of our military and its development.
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The Hindenburg Disaster: The End of an Era for Airships
This video provides a detailed account of the Hindenburg airship disaster, a significant moment in aviation history that marked the decline of commercial airships. It discusses the background of airships, their military applications, and...
Curated Video
Battle Of Mohi, 1241 AD Mongol Invasion of Europe
Battle Of Mohi, 1241 AD Mongol Invasion of Europe