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Exploring the Empire Windrush and the experiences of its passengers
Pupil outcome: I can explain why West Indian immigrants came to the UK on the Windrush and describe some of the challenges they faced when they arrived here. Key learning points: - Britain had a vast empire in the early 20th Century, but...
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Understanding the poem 'Charge of the Light Brigade'
Pupil outcome: I can explain the events of ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ and how Tennyson’s responsibility as Poet Laureate shapes his commentary on the Crimean War. Key learning points: - The poem documents the lightly armed British...
Wonderscape
Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride: The True Story
This video explores the real story behind Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, correcting common misconceptions. It highlights Revere’s mission to warn militias about British plans and alert Patriot leaders Hancock and Adams of their...
The March of Time
MOT: Pictures of Greece; the end of Nazi occupation - part 17 of 20
MOT 1944: British military forces arrive by boat in Greece after the end of Nazi occupation. Women shower the British soldiers with flower petals, woman kisses soldier.
Weird History
Adrian Carton De Wiart - Unstoppable WWI Soldier
Bold, brash, and just a little bit bonkers, Adrian Carton de Wiart was heralded as the "unkillable soldier" for good reason: Nothing slowed him down. As a veteran of some of the 20th century's deadliest conflicts, Carton de Wiart endured...
The March of Time
MOT 1951: IRAN
WS Iranian soldiers troops standing at attention behind artillery lined up for for inspection American US officer inspecting weapon talking w/ Iranian soldier (no SOT) / MOT 1951: IRAN AIR FIELD: Military truck passing FG airfield...
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MOT: Greece celebrates the end of Nazi occupation - part 20 of 20
MOT 1944: British military arriving by boat in Greece after the end of the Nazi occupation.
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MOT 1941: BRITAIN TASK FORCE AT SEA
NIGHT: (POV Deck) Britain Navy ship at sea VS Silhouette of sailor looking through binoculars VS Norwegian soldiers & sailors on deck, smoking, at attention LA MS Lookout men, binoculars.
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MOT 1941: NAZI OCCUPIED NORWAY: REFUGEES BOARD SUBMARINE
WS Sailboat moving closer to British submarine WS Norwegian refugees boarding submarine deck, English officer (POV boat) WS Refugees walking across deck INT MS Refugees down hatch ladder Norwegian refugees down hatch ladder WS English...
The March of Time
MOT 1941: NAZI OCCUPIED NORWAY: ESCAPEES CROSSING SEA
WS Submarine periscope above water INT MS English Naval officer looking through periscope EXT WS Sailboat MS Norwegian man spotting submarine WS Submarine (British) rising out of sea MS Norwegian refugees watching from sailboat WS...
The March of Time
MOT: Pictures of Greece; the end of Nazi occupation - part 19 of 20
MOT 1944: British military arriving by boat in Greece after the end of the Nazi occupation.
The March of Time
MOT: Pictures of Greece; the end of Nazi occupation - part 18 of 20
MOT 1944: British soldiers setting up camp after arriving in Greece after the Nazi occupation, hand out bread to Greek soldiers.
The March of Time
MOT 1941: WWII - BRITISH ARMY IN IRAN
Boy looking into window w/ magazines displayed ZI Hitler on cover of mag in window. EXT Embassy building w/ Nazi Eagle on top of swastika on railing / Gate wall w/ Allied 'V' painted on bricks / British soldiers walking in ruins driving...
The March of Time
MOT 1941: NAZI OCCUPIED NORWAY: ESCAPEES CROSSING SEA:
WS Submarine above water MS Man steering sailboat watching WS British Royal Navy flag rising on submarine deck VS Norwegian refugees cheering WS Sailboat approaching sub MS Norwegian men pulling down sails LA MS Sub deck, English...
The March of Time
MOT 1941: WWII - ALLIED SOLDIERS IN IRAN
British Russian officers dine / CU Russian soldier smiling / Russian & British officers meeting in field shaking hands talking / Group dinner w/ British & Russian officers eating together drinking beer toasting.
The March of Time
MOT 1941: NAZI OCCUPIED NORWAY REFUGEES
WS Burning building collapsing. WS Burning oil across dock & waters MS Norwegians crowded on dock LA MS Man w/ luggage down ladder boarding boat, British & Norwegian soldiers HA WS Man down steps to boat.
The March of Time
MOT 1917: WWI fighting
Large artillery gun firing, explosion on distant hilltop, guns firing from bunkers, British tank moving on battlefield with officer standing on top, German soldier using flamethrower.
The March of Time
MOT 1951: British troops leaving Cypress
REDEPLOYMENT FROM CYPRESS: British paratroopers marching three abreast on street / MS Marching paratroopers / British soldiers standing in formation on dock / soldiers carrying duffel bags up ship's ramp boarding for transport.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Paul Revere
In this video, we learn about the early years and life of American patriot Paul Revere. The video challenges the accuracy of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem about Revere's midnight ride and provides a more historically accurate...
Curated Video
Israel-Iran war: US may need Diego Garcia base for attack; will UK join if US targets Iran?
As the possibility of a U.S. military strike on Iran looms amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, all eyes are on Washington’s closest allies—especially the United Kingdom. While the U.K. has called for restraint, defense analysts say...
Curated Video
India-Pakistan Conflict Diverts Focus from China, A Risk for US in South Asia: UK Military Expert
British military strategist Walter Ladwig drops a bombshell: India’s conflict with Pakistan plays straight into China’s hands — and it’s not in America’s interest. As tensions flare with Islamabad, Ladwig warns that India’s real...
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1939 Wide shot British soldiers walking past sandbags piled in heap in street median during war preparations / London, England
1939 Wide shot British soldiers walking past sandbags piled in heap in street median during war preparations / London, England
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Young Woman Sings To D-Day Veteran
WS, Historical re-enactment enthusiast Faith Phillips from San Antonio, Texas, sings a 1940s-era song to Irish World War II veteran Robert McLaughlin, 90, on June 4, 2014 at Carentan, France. McLaughlin was a commando in the Ulster...