Tag: war
We went back to the SKETCHIEST Track in the U.S. (It didn’t disappoint)
How could we not return to Brown County Dragway for War in the Woods 7? (see our previous video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C66bVggz_Wc) Fast small tire cars combined with a narrow bumpy track makes for some DAMN…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
Why Germany couldn’t win World War II #documentary #hitler
The dysfunctional political system, numerous government agencies, and widespread incompetence preclude the possibility of a German victory in World War II. Documentary: What If Hitler Had Won The War #hitler #documentary #worldwar —- Welcome to…
Theoretical scenario: Life under German Rulership #documentary #hitler
British movies and books since the 60s, including the widely translated novel ‘Fatherland,’ delve into the hypothetical scenario of life under German rulership, reflecting people’s fascination with counterfactual narratives amid the profound influence of World…
Battle and Liberation: The End of World War II | Countdown to Surrender – The Last 100 Days | Ep. 4
The last days of the World War II are numbered. But before peace comes in May and with it the downfall of Hitler, liberators and liberated alike have to endure the unimaginable. The last three…
Hitler’s Downfall and Unconditional Surrender | Countdown to Surrender – The Last 100 Days | Ep. 3
On April 16, 1945, the Red Army begins the attack on Berlin. Its generals accept heavy losses. In the west, the British and Americans liberated the first concentration camps of the second World War. They…
The Final Battles of World War II | Countdown to Surrender – The Last 100 Days | Ep. 2
March 6, 1945: During World War II, Cologne falls to the Allies, marking the capture of the first major German city. US troops secure the intact Rhine bridge in Remagen. Stalin orders immediate planning for…
Stalin’s Breakthrough in the East Ep. 1 | Countdown to Surrender – The Last 100 Days
On January 28th, 1945, the total war advocated by Goebbels retaliates against the Fatherland in a dramatic climax on German soil. This marks the onset of a hundred days of horror and death, surpassing the…
Drawing Links Between US Militarism Abroad and Gun Violence at Home (Pt 1/2)
Boston teacher Nino Brown, of the ANSWER Coalition, speaks with TRNN’s Ben Norton about the links between US militarism, gun violence, and police brutality. He connects the epidemic of school shootings domestically to the endless…
Wilkerson: Don’t Trust Trump, Bolton to Deliver US-North Korea Peace
The US has suspended war games as part of Trump’s commitment in Singapore, but his administration can’t be trusted to deliver a comprehensive denuclearization deal with North Korea, says Col. Lawrence Wilkerson Visit http://therealnews.com for…
Militarizing US Schools and Society Only Creates More Gun Violence and Police Brutality
TRNN’s Ben Norton continues his discussion with Boston teacher Nino Brown, of the ANSWER Coalition, on the links between US militarism, gun violence, and police brutality. Nino Brown argues militarizing schools and more heavily arming…