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The Second World War Draws to a Close
The Second World War is drawing to a close, but how quickly it will actually end is uncertain. The worst-case scenario for the Allies would be an unsuccessful crossing of the Rhine, which could slow…
The Dark Secrets of Spain’s Stolen Children
While Franco fought vehemently against his political opponents, he found a way to educate the next generation of potential opponents of the regime to become his supporters. Countless families were torn apart during this time…
Battle at the Oder Front: Preparation for Red Army attack
During the final months of World War II, Hitler’s orders to the German Wehrmacht were clear: Surrender was not an option. The German fighter divisions had to be on standby at all times and be…
Eisenhower’s Visit to Franco’s Dictatorship
In 1959, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower visited Madrid and met with Franco. For the Spanish dictator, this was a great achievement and recognition of his power, which made him feel even more secure in…
TOP 10 Wrecks & FAIL Moments!
TOP 10 Wrecks & FAIL Moments is here! We take you guys back through some of the absolutely most INSANE wrecks and some of the most “WTF” moments in 1320Video HISTORY! We’ve broken it down…
STREET RACING Redefined: TX2K10 Supra Nationals!
Visit our website for more Awesome DVD content and Merchandise!: http://www.1320video.com/ STREET RACING Redefined: TX2K10 Supra Nationals is one of the history making events we attended that we knew we could never miss again! Driving…
The Crossing of the Rhine Line: A Symbolic Victory for the U.S. Troops
The Rhine has a great historical significance in Germany and is an enormous obstacle for the Allies. Therefore, the crossing of the river requires the most precise preparation in order to advance against the enemy…
Our FIRST Time on the AUTOBAHN! (Germany: EP-1)
German 1320Video Shirts! Http://www.1320video.com/product/german-flag-t-shirt/ Our first time on the AUTOBAHN! Welcome to Germany! 1320Video’s first time in the land of German engineering and we couldn’t be more excited! Checking out of the racing stateside for…
Inside the Flossenbürg Concentration Camp: A Glimpse into History
American troops liberate the Flossenbürg concentration camp and discover the gruesome traces of years of incarceration. Following liberation in April 1945, the conditions of the camp and those imprisoned there were recorded. Documentary: Countdown to…
Edward’s meetings with Fascists: Concerns of british Authorities
Edward VIII. and Wallis are meeting prominent right-wingers, which concerns British authorities as Edward has access to secret documents. Documentary: The Royals, the British Aristocracy and the Nazis #royals #documentary #hitler #edward —- Welcome to…
Franco’s forty-year Reign: Power and brutality
Franco ruled Spain for nearly forty years with brutal tactics and a lust for power, shocking even allies with his willingness to sacrifice lives to maintain control. Documentary: The Truth About Franco – Spain’s Forgotten…
The significance of World War II reenactments #documentary #hitler
Reenacting the Second World War is a vital way to make history engaging. The Second World War reenactments aim to make history attractive and emphasize the importance of engaging with the past to understand the…
Unveiling Auschwitz: Soviet Inspection and the grim Reality #documentary #worldwar2
In January 1945, a Soviet commission inspects Auschwitz-Birkenau, finding only 8,000 of the 58,000 inmates still alive. The Nazis had left the weak to die, and evidence of destroyed gas chambers reveals the horrors of…
Hitler’s strategy shift: Building a new Germany #documentary #hitler
Hitler shifts strategy post-prison, aiming for a conservative coalition and legal ascent to power to reshape Germany without democratic norms. Documentary: What If Hitler Had Won The War #hitler #documentary #worldwar —- Welcome to criminals…
Advancing into Hitler’s Reich: US Troops face intense Resistance #documentary #worldwar2
Since the Battle of the Bulge, US troops have faced slow progress and intense warfare, losing over 20,000 lives. Now, they gather to advance into Hitler’s Reich, encountering persistent Wehrmacht resistance. Documentary: Countdown to Surrender…
Hitler’s hypothetical Triumph: Different approaches to portrayal #documentary #hitler
Movies suggesting Hitler’s victory, if realistically portrayed, can raise awareness about the potential resurgence of such periods. However, caution is advised against exaggeration and ridicule. Documentary: What If Hitler Had Won The War #hitler #documentary…
Germans fleeing in the final days of WWII #documentary #worldwar2
As the war neared its end in 1945, around seven million Germans were fleeing, facing two perilous options: escaping to the West by sea or risking a dangerous journey across the ice-covered lagoon in horse-drawn…
The What-If scenario of an Atomic Bomb over New York City in 1945 #worldwar2 #hitler #documentary
Hitler’s desire to attack the American East Coast, including the hypothetical scenario of a German atomic bomb over New York City in 1945, raises questions about the potential outcomes of World War II…. Documentary: What…
The soviet breakthrough #worldwar2 #hitler #documentary
In January 1945, amid a heavy snowstorm, the Soviets penetrated the Wehrmacht’s defense lines, signaling a decisive turning point and the impending end of the war in favor of the Allies. Documentary: Countdown to Surrender…
Churchill’s symbolic act: First visit to Hitler’s Reich at the Siegfried Line #documentary #hitler
In March 1945, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill visited Hitler’s Reich, symbolically expressing his disdain for Hitler and the Nazi regime by urinating on the Siegfried Line defenses near Aachen. Documentary: Countdown to Surrender –…
Hitler survives a bomb attack #documentary #hitler #worldwar2
A bomb explodes in the meeting room, targeting Hitler, but he survives. Nazi propaganda portrays his survival as a miraculous event. Documentary: What If Hitler Had Won The War #hitler #documentary #worldwar #bomb —- Welcome…
Guardians of the Sky: Humboldthain’s WWII Anti-Aircraft Towers #documentary #worldwar2
The Humboldthain in Berlin, formerly anti-aircraft towers, equipped with twin guns, served to protect the city center during WWII from British and US air raids. Documentary: Countdown to Surrender – The Last 100 Days |…
Waiting for tomorrow: A young German’s perspective on world war 2 #documentary #worldwar2
In a letter on January 28, 1945, a young German woman expresses the frustration of waiting for an uncertain future while her husband serves in the Luftwaffe. Documentary: Countdown to Surrender – The Last 100…
Hitler’s trial: A turning point for the NSDAP #documentary #hitler
Hitler’s arrest and sentencing to five years in confinement after the failed putsch attempt in 1923 become a turning point for the NSDAP. The trial provides Hitler with a platform for self-portrayal, significantly increasing his…
The putsch attempt in Munich in 1923 #documentary #hitler
On November 9th, 1923, a far-right putsch attempt occurs in Munich at the Odeon Square. Göring, Ludendorff, Hitler and Scheubner-Richter lead the rebels, resulting in shots fired as they try to break through the police…
Churchill’s hope for freedom #documentary #worldwar2
Churchill envisions victory over Hitler as a triumph for freedom but anticipates challenges if Stalin asserts dominance in Eastern Europe, suggesting a prolonged struggle for freedom in that region. Documentary: Countdown to Surrender – The…
Alliance in the shadows: Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin #documentary #worldwar2
Winston Churchill arrives in the Crimea, greeted by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, aiming to negotiate the future with Joseph Stalin. The wartime alliance was primarily held together by the common enemy, Adolf Hitler. Documentary:…
