Crash Course
World War II Civilians and Soldiers: Crash Course European History
Our look at World War II continues with a closer examination of just how the war impacted soldiers in the field, and the people at home. For many of the combatants, the homefront and the warfront were one and the same. The war disrupted...
Crash Course
World War II Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about World War II, aka The Great Patriotic War, aka The Big One. So how did this war happen? And what does it mean? We've all learned the facts about World War II many times over, thanks to repeated...
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WWII Sophie Scholl - How a young woman defied Hitler
WWII Sophie Scholl - How a young woman defied Hitler
Curated Video
The Battle of Stalingrad: Turning Point of World War II
This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Stalingrad, a pivotal event during World War II that took place between Soviet and German forces. It highlights the significance of the battle, detailing the strategic importance of...
John D Ruddy
10 More Things about WW2 - Manny Man Does History
10 More Things About World War 2. It's a quick and easy way to get up to speed on some more details of the Second World War was about! Enjoy! Please share!
AllTime 10s
10 Little Known Battles That Changed The Course Of History
History could have been written very differently had these battles not gone the way they did!
John D Ruddy
World War 2 in 10 Minutes
An extended animated video combining World War 2 in 7 Minutes and 10 More Things About WW2.
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Battle of Stalingrad
View of burning city / Russians stop German offensive / soldiers running through street / buildings being bombed / soldier lying in street and planting a land mind. Battle of Stalingrad on January 01, 1943 in Stalingrad, Russia (Footage...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Joseph Stalin Leads In Third Year Of War In Russia
Joseph Stalin leads the Russian bear into the third year of war against the Nazi horde / Stalin with advisors, signing papers / footage of the German army invading Russia two years before, includes Nazi soldier in tank looking through...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Winston Churchill Presents Joseph Stalin With Stalingrad Sword During Teheran Conference
Churchill and Stalin enter room along line of saluting soldiers/ Stalin stands with Vyackeslav Molotov, Foreign Commissar/Stalin and Churchill look at open box on table/sword blade in box shows inscription/ Churchill presents Stalingrad...
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Stalingrad, Red Cross
The Defence Of Stalingrad
After six months of occupying the city, the German army suffers the worst defeat in its history as Russians drive Nazi troops from Stalingrad. Captured is a Nazi Field Marshal who had ordered all civilians...
Bridgeman Arts
Victory over Germany, 1945
Warfare in Germany as the Allied forces win the war against Nazi armies, 1945. Political leaders and army generals greet each other and visit concentration camps. Allied forces celebrate and the Swastika flag is blown up.
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Turning Point In North Africa, The Defence Of Stalingrad
Turning Point In North Africa
In August of 1942, Germany's Marshall Rommel sends in tanks to breach a hole in Allied lines through which troops can follow - the accepted "blitzkrieg" tactic. Allied forces allow the tanks to pass through,...
Bridgeman Arts
Surrender at Stalingrad, 1942/1943
Newsreel footage documenting the German surrender at Stalingrad. Scenes of attacks in the city, Senior German officers surrendering and prisoners of war.
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Germans Routed At Stalingrad
Germans Routed At Stalingrad
In late 1942, the Russian forces start a drive to break the siege of Stalingrad. A pincer movement encircles and cuts off the Germans - completely destoying their 6th Army. The siege costs the Germans over...
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The Battle Of The Atlantic, The Allies Struggle On Three Fronts
The Battle Of The Atlantic
In 1942, Germany's U-boats become an ever-increasing menace on the high seas. In 10 months, the Allies lose over 500 ships carrying essential supplies.
The Allies Struggle On Three Fronts
- Russia - In the...
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CLEAN : Volunteers organize Migrants Ball in Paris
CLEAN : Volunteers organize Migrants Ball in Paris
Bridgeman Arts
Battle of Stalingrad, 1942
Soviet forces fight back against Nazi attacks. Snow, casualties; destruction and warfare. 1942.