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Realtimehistory creates chronological documentaries such Rhineland 45 and 15 Days in Berlin. They are also know as the team behind the youtube hit series The great War. Now they will cover one of the pivotal wars of the 19th century in real time: the Franco-Prussian War.
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- 1 1. Red Army vs. Mujahedeen: Soviet-Afghan War Tactics 1980-852026-01-23 · 33mThe Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan was supposed to be a quick show of force to pacify the country and install a more Moscow-friendly leadership for the Afghan communist regime. But
- 2 2. Cabanatuan: The Great US Ranger Raid to Save 500 POWs2026-01-30 · 13mIn early 1945, US forces return to the Philippine Island of Luzon. Hundreds of American and Filipino PoWs remain in Japanese prison camps like at Cabanatuan. US Rangers and Filipin
- 3 3. Why Argentina Lost the Falklands War2026-02-06 · 30mOn March 28, 1982 almost the entire Argentinian navy, carrying 900 troops, invades the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). The ruling junta is confident Britain won't oppose the Arg
- 4 4. Great Powers Invasion of China: Boxer War 1900-012026-02-20 · 27mAfter the defeat in the 1st Sino-Japanese War, the Qing Dynasty is under pressure: Some are calling for domestic reforms and ousting Western influence, while the Great Powers want
- 5 5. Striking at the Heart of America: The Saigon Embassy Raid 19682026-02-25 · 15mBy 1967, the Vietnam War is a stalemate. Although a purely military solution seems impossible against US forces, a massive North Vietnamese offensive could trigger a general uprisi
- 6 6. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003: The Invasion2026-03-06 · 32mIn March 2003, a US-led coalition invades Iraq. US President George W. Bush claims he must disarm Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein of weapons of mass destruction and depose a brutal r
- 7 7. Who Destroyed the Japanese Economy in WW2?2026-03-20 · 26mAs the war in the Pacific develops, the United States takes the fight to Japan itself – by crippling its economy, destroying its industry, and crushing civilian morale. To do this,
- 8 8. Germany's Forgotten WW1 Gamble: Operation Albion 19172026-03-25 · 14mIn the late summer of 1917, the German Empire is running out of time to win the First World War. If Germany can force Russia out of the war, shift its armies west, and defeat Brita
- 9 9. Why The Soviet Union Lost In Afghanistan2026-04-03 · 31mIn February 1989, the last Soviet Combat troops leave Afghanistan after almost a decade of war. Despite military superiority, the super power was not able to establish a stable Mos
- 10 10. Why Did the US Declare war on Great Britain in 1812?2026-04-17 · 27mThe War of 1812 broke out after a series of escalations between Great Britain and the still young United States. The impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy desperate t
- 11 11. Afghanistan's Downfall - Civil War 1989-19932026-05-01 · 24mAfter the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan, the various mujahedeen factions and Afghanistan's neighbours Pakistan, Iran and the USSR are still vying for control. With new weapons
- 12 12. How China, Russia, Japan and the West Struggled Over East Asia 1894-19052026-05-15 · 1h 25mThe 19th century is a time of violent global imperial competition. The Scramble for Africa and the Great Game between the Russian and British Empires over influence in Central Asia
- 13 13. Taliban Trojan Horse: The Battle of Qala-i-Jangi 20012026-05-28 · 15mIn late November 2001, the Northern Alliance and American paramilitary- and special forces have liberated almost the entire north of Afghanistan including the capital Kabul. But th
- 14 14. Rommel's Rampage - Battle for North Africa Spring 19412026-06-05 · 25mThe Italian Army in North Africa is in disarray after the British Operation Compass. Hitler reluctantly sends help in the form of the newly formed Africa Corps under Erwin Rommel.
- 15 15. SAS Desert Raiders in North Africa 19422026-06-26 · 14mTo gain an advantage over Erwin Rommel's Axis forces in North Africa, the newly formed SAS and Long Range Desert Group try out a new kind of operation: A raid deep into enemy terri
- 16 16. Japan's Downfall: Pacific War from Tarawa to Okinawa2026-07-03 · 3h 40mIn 1944 the days of dashing Japanese victories in the Pacific theatre are over. But the Empire is not defeated yet and desperate to at least gain a favorable position for peace neg
- 17 17. The Battle of Fallujah and the Iraqi Insurgency 2003-042026-07-24 · 32mn May 2003, US President George W. Bush announces the end of major combat operations in the Iraq War and officially shifts to occupation and reconstruction. But an anti-US insurgen
- 18 18. Stealing Royal Navy Ships: The Jesse Elliott Raid 18122026-07-31 · 14mWhen the United States launched the War of 1812, it predicted a rapid successful invasion of British Canadian colonies. However, by fall 1812, it could only count a string of humil
- 19 19. Rise of the Taliban: Afghan Civil War 1994-20002026-08-07 · 29mBy 1994, Afghanistan has been at war for more than 15 years. The Islamist mujahadeen factions that defeated them are divided by religious and ethnic rivalries. And in the midst of
- 20 20. Operation Crusader and the Battle for North Africa 19412026-08-21 · 33mBoth the Axis and the British Middle East Command want to break the Siege of Tobruk in the summer of 1941. In the Fall the new British Eighth Army strikes first and the resulting O
- 21 21. 2001 Invasion of Afghanistan: Ousting the Taliban2026-08-28 · 40mAfter the 9/11 attacks Afghanistan is the centre of the new "War on Terror" after the country has been largely ignored by the US in the 1990s. To quickly respond, the CIA and CENTC
- 22 22. 2001 Invasion of Afghanistan: Ousting the Taliban2026-09-04 · 39mAfter the 9/11 attacks Afghanistan is the centre of the new "War on Terror" after the country has been largely ignored by the US in the 1990s. To quickly respond, the CIA and CENTC
- 23 23. The Failed US Invasion of Canada 18122026-09-18 · 37mWhen war broke out in 1812, American leaders anticipated that they could annex Canada before the UK could mount an effective defense. But against smart Canadian and Native American
- 24 24. Soviet War in Afghanistan 1979-1989 (Full Documentary)2026-10-02 · 1h 34mWhen the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in late 1979, the Politburo planned for a quick show of force that would help the fledgling Afghan communist regime to consolidate power.
- 25 25. Was Operation Barbarossa Doomed to Fail?2026-10-16 · 23mWhen Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union in 1941 with Operation Barbarossa, observers expected a quick German victory - and so did Adolf Hitler and the Wehrmacht leadership. But
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