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Well-structured mobile fighting forces, along with widespread social reform, ensured Rome's domination as a center of political and military might. This clip explores the post-Second Punic War period, changes instigated by Gaius Marius, Julius Caesar's influence, and how the military continued to change under the first Emperor Augustus and his successor, Tiberius. It is an ideal learning resource for upper-secondary-level students of ancient history....
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4th century BC. Alexander III of Macedonia has just unified all the cities of Greece. He then embarks on a punitive expedition against Persia. With Egypt conquered and Alexandria founded, Alexander invades the vast Persian Empire of Darius III. Although greatly outnumbered, his troops win victory after victory. After Babylon, Alexander seizes the capital, Persepolis, and Darius is assassinated as he tries to flee. The victory by Alexander, henceforth...
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During the third century BCE, two bastions of the civilized world—Carthage and Rome—fought for supremacy. This clip examines the Second Punic War—the roles played by significant figures including Hannibal, Publius, Fabius and Scipio, different tactics that were employed and the key events that led to Rome's ultimate victory. It is an excellent resource for upper secondary level students of Ancient History.
9) Fort McHenry
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Featuring striking visuals, cutting-edge computer animation, and feature-quality historic reenactments, this film places viewers in the center of the dramatic conflict that inspired the national anthem of the United States, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” From the fierce battle, where American soldiers fought with valor to protect their homes and families, to the dire moments when Francis Scott Key famously looked through his spyglass, straining to...
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Japan, 17th century. For several decades, the country has been torn by civil war. Ever since the death of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the five regents appointed to ensure the education and safety of his only son, Hideyori, age 5, have been wrestling for power. One of them, Ieyasu, gains the advantage, but only to see Mitsunari, who remains loyal to Hideyori, rise against him. Their armies meet at Sekigahara. But, Ieyasu has an ace up his sleeve. General Hideaki...
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August 6 and August 8, 1945: two atomic bombs—the first used in warfare—were dropped on Japan, leading to Japanese surrender on August 15. This insightful program, made to coincide with the 60th anniversary of V-J Day, charts the events that led to the end of the war. It includes interviews from many different sources and nations who witnessed it all first-hand.
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More than 22,000 Canadians flew for the British Air Services in the First World War. This documentary looks back at Canada’s early aviator heroism from a personal and modern perspective. The personal perspective is colorfully captured from compelling stories provided by surviving relatives, or passionate supporters, of popular and lesser-known Canadian FWW pilots. The modern perspective is examined through biplane builders, FWW pilot enthusiasts,...
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If it wasn’t for attaching cameras to First World War biplanes the Allies may have not won the war, Canada and the world would have taken much longer to map, and Google Earth might not exist. This documentary surprisingly reveals that the greatest tactile weapon of the First World War was not a “weapon” in the traditional sense. Rather it was made of paper... accurate and reliable maps!
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World War II was the deadliest military conflict in history, killing more than 50 million people. But the world was not driven into the tragedy of invasion by a single dictator. People with disdain for capitalism turned to fascism, and the world’s big businesses supported the Nazi regime. How did people let the dictators come to power? Newly discovered footage brings to life a story of those who put their future in the hands of dictators and opened...
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In the spring of 1943, after the successive failures of Moscow and Stalingrad, the armies of the Reich go on the offensive again. Launched on July 5th, Operation Citadel plans on circling and eliminating, around Kursk, the forces of the Red Army, which have moved forward too much. But, after only eight days of fighting, Hitler, confronted to a heroic resistance, must resolve to stop the offensive. Considered the greatest tank battle in History, this...