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October 12, 2018

The Hindenburg Line Breaks – The Lost Battalion Returns I THE GREAT WAR Week 220

Filed under: Europe, Germany, History, Military, USA, WW1 — Tags: , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

The Great War
Published on 11 Oct 2018

The Hindenburg Line or Siegfriedstellung is the backbone of the German defenses on the Western Front and this week 100 years ago, the Allies break through during the Battle of St. Quentin Canal. At the same time, the political fallout within Germany continues and the Allied Army of the Orient continues its offensive on the Macedonian Front.

October 7, 2018

Poland Falls and China Rises – WW2 – 006 October 6 1939

Filed under: China, Germany, History, Japan, Military, WW2 — Tags: , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

World War Two
Published on 6 Oct 2018

In the West, the sun sets on Poland as the last forces surrender, but her defenders are already regrouping abroad. In the East,​ the sun rises on China as Japan meets yet another defeat.

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Written and Hosted by: Indy Neidell
Produced and Directed by: Spartacus Olsson and Astrid Deinhard
Executive Producers: Bodo Rittenauer, Astrid Deinhard, Indy Neidell, Spartacus Olsson
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Trainee Editors: Sarvesh and Ben Ollerenshaw
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A TimeGhost chronological documentary produced by OnLion Entertainment GmbH

October 6, 2018

Development of the Panzer Arm to 1939

Filed under: Germany, History, Military, WW2 — Tags: , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

The_Chieftain
Published on 28 Sep 2018

Synchronising in with the World War Two channel as they go over the German invasion of Poland, a discussion of how the Germans went from “Bad Germans, no tanks!” to “What hit us?” in the period between 1918 and 1939.

The written article on Panzerjager referenced: https://worldoftanks.com/en/news/chie…

To be clear, Wargaming/WoT is not involved in this video, I just mention them for background.

Selected sources:

The Challenge of Change: Winton & Mets (Chapter by Corum)
Storm of Steel: Habeck
Frieser: The Blitzkrieg Legend
Panzer Tracts: Jentz & Doyle
Interview with Panzermuseum Director Raths. (Upcoming video)

The Tank That Time Forgot – Vimoutiers Tiger

Filed under: France, Germany, History, Military, WW2 — Tags: — Nicholas @ 02:00

Mark Felton Productions
Published on 14 Sep 2018

A video for all big cat lovers – the interesting story of Tiger 231, the Vimoutiers Tiger. Left behind in France by the retreating Germans in August 1944, this rare beast has had fascinating life. Discover the story here.

October 5, 2018

Germany’s Reckoning – Bulgarian Armistice I THE GREAT WAR Week 219

Filed under: Europe, Germany, History, Military, WW1 — Tags: , , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

The Great War
Published on 4 Oct 2018

The 14 Points: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourtee…

While Bulgaria signs the Armistice of Salonika and effectively exits the war as the first of the Central Powers, the Hindenburg Line is broken on the Western Front. It dawns among the German leadership, that an armistice is necessary and in a desperate attempt to secure a more favourable position at the negotiations table, the Kaiser agrees to a “revolution from the top” that gives more political say to the Reichstag.

October 1, 2018

Machine Guns Of World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special feat. C&Rsenal

Filed under: Germany, History, Military, Technology, Weapons, WW1 — Tags: , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

The Great War
Published on 29 Sep 2018

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Indy and Othais talk about the different kinds of machine guns that were used during World War 1.

September 30, 2018

Poland is Crushed – WW2 – 005 29 September 1939

Filed under: Europe, Germany, History, Military, Russia, WW2 — Tags: , , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

World War Two
Published on 29 Sep 2018

Facing two enemies at once, Poland finds itself in a crushing vice after less than a month of war and the Polish forces must flee their own country to live to fight another day.

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Written and Hosted by: Indy Neidell
Produced and Directed by: Spartacus Olsson and Astrid Deinhard
Executive Producers: Bodo Rittenauer, Astrid Deinhard, Indy Neidell, Spartacus Olsson
Research by: Indy Neidell
Edited by: Spartacus Olsson
Trainee Editors: Sarvesh and Ben Ollerenshaw
Colorized Pictures by Spartacus Olsson

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A TimeGhost chronological documentary produced by OnLion Entertainment GmbH

September 28, 2018

The Meuse-Argonne Offensive – Bulgarian Collapse I THE GREAT WAR Week 218

The Great War
Published on 27 Sep 2018

This week, the biggest American military operation in history kicks off with 1.2 million American soldiers trying to take the Krimhilde Stellung. At the same time the Army of the Orient advances into Bulgaria and the Ottoman 7th and 8th armies collapse in Palestine.

September 26, 2018

German Anti-Aircraft Gun System | Flak | US Air Force Training Film | 1944

Filed under: Europe, Germany, History, Military, USA, WW2 — Tags: , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

The Best Film Archives
Published on 6 Oct 2015

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FLAK is German acronym of Fliegerabwehrkanone / Flugabwehrkanone ‎(“aeroplane defence cannon”).

This US Air Force training film (1944) provides an in-depth look at the German anti-aircraft gun (Flak) system, and highlight the evasive maneuvers utilized by US pilots during their missions.

German Anti-Aircraft Gun System | Flak | US Air Force Training Film | 1944

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NOTE: THE VIDEO REPRESENTS HISTORICAL EVENTS. SINCE IT WAS PRODUCED DECADES AGO, IT HAS HISTORICAL VALUES AND CAN BE CONSIDERED AS A VALUABLE HISTORICAL DOCUMENT. THE VIDEO HAS BEEN UPLOADED WITH EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. ITS TOPIC IS REPRESENTED WITHIN HISTORICAL CONTEXT. THE VIDEO DOES NOT CONTAIN SENSITIVE SCENES AT ALL!

September 25, 2018

Belgium Under German Occupation During WW1 I THE GREAT WAR On The Road

Filed under: Europe, Germany, History, Military, WW1 — Tags: , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

The Great War
Published on 24 Sep 2018

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Indy talks to Peter Verplancke about Belgium during World War 1, in particular the German occupation policies.

September 23, 2018

30 Years War | 3 Minute History

Filed under: Europe, France, Germany, History, Religion — Tags: , , , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Jabzy
Published on 28 Oct 2015

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September 21, 2018

Allied Breakthroughs In Palestine And Macedonia I THE GREAT WAR Week 217

Filed under: Britain, Europe, Germany, History, Middle East, Military, WW1 — Tags: , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

The Great War
Published on 20 Sep 2018

In a turbulent week of the First World War, the Allies break through at the Macedonian Front during the Battle of Vadar and in Palestine during the Battle for Palestine. At the same time, the Ottoman defeats the last defenders of Baku.

September 17, 2018

“Nazis on Drugs” – Wehrmacht & Meth – Wunderwaffe?

Filed under: Germany, Health, History, Military, WW2 — Tags: , , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Military History not Visualized
Published on 17 Aug 2018

There some over-blown claims out there that the “Blitzkriege” were mainly achieved due to the use of Meth (Pervitin) and that historians had ignored this issue. Is it true or false? In this video we take a look at Pervitin, the Wehrmacht, the early German victories aka “Blitzkriege” and various aspects. Was Pervitin a Wunderwaffe? Was the Wehrmacht on Meth? How long was it used? And some aspects.

September 16, 2018

Poland on Her Own – WW2 September 15 1939

Filed under: Europe, Germany, History, Military, WW2 — Tags: , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

World War Two
Published on 15 Sep 2018

When the Wehrmacht and the SS continue devastating Poland and her people in the first weeks of September, her last chance is her western allies.

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Written and Hosted by: Indy Neidell
Produced and Directed by: Spartacus Olsson and Astrid Deinhard
Executive Producers: Bodo Rittenauer, Astrid Deinhard, Indy Neidell, Spartacus Olsson
Research by: Indy Neidell
Edited by: Spartacus Olsson

A TimeGhost chronological documentary produced by OnLion Entertainment GmbH

September 14, 2018

The Battle of Saint-Mihiel I THE GREAT WAR – Week 216

Filed under: Germany, History, Military, USA, WW1 — Tags: , , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

The Great War
Published on 13 Sep 2018

The American First Army joins the fray on the Western Front with the Battle of Saint-Mihiel. All along the Western Front, the Allies are attacking or planning new attacks. The situation for the Germans looks dire even as the first war reparations from Russia arrive.

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