Explore the rich tapestry of German history through this comprehensive video series. Delve into pivotal moments and figures, from Otto von Bismarck and German unification to the complexities of World Wars I and II. Examine key battles, military technology, and political events that shaped Germany's past. Investigate the Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, and the Cold War era, including the Berlin Wall. Discover fascinating stories of medieval life, unusual wartime incidents, and technological innovations. Gain insights into propaganda, censorship, and international relations that influenced Germany's trajectory. Through a mix of serious historical analysis and intriguing anecdotes, develop a nuanced understanding of Germany's role in European and world history.
Overview
Syllabus
Otto von Bismarck (1815–1898) / German Unification.
Medieval Taverns.
WWI Factions: The German Army.
The Battle of Verdun (1916) Cartoon.
Stahlhelm M1916 (World War I).
German Stormtrooper (World War I).
Who was the Red Baron?.
WWI Tanks: A7V Tank.
The Treaty of Versailles, What Did the Big Three Want? 1/2.
The Treaty of Versailles, Terms of the Treaty 2/2.
The Beer Hall Putsch (1923).
A Brief Overview of World War II.
WWII Factions: The German Army.
Battle of Stalingrad (1942-43).
Heckler & Koch G11 - Assault Rifle (Prototype Weapon).
MP18 Submachine gun.
Weimar Republic: The Freikorps.
Schwerer Gustav - Rail Super Gun (Behemoth).
Panzer Crewman (World War II).
The Battle of the Bulge (1944-45).
PanzerGrenadier (World War II) Mechanized & Motorized Infantry.
Medieval Knight.
Erwin Rommel - The Desert Fox.
Flamethrower Trooper (World War I).
The Maus Super-Heavy Tank.
ME 262 Jet Fighter.
The Berlin Wall (1961-1989).
Berlin wall Border troops (Grenztruppen).
The Armistice (11:00AM / 11th day / 11th month / 1918 ).
Nazi Germany Propaganda: The Radio (1923-45).
Sanitäter German medic (World War II).
The Beast of Omaha (Stories from D-Day).
Last Ditch Axis Weapons.
What Killed more People than WWI in 1918?.
British Infantry vs German Infantry (1940).
The German POWs Forced to walk in Minefields after WWII (Denmark, 1945-46).
U-Boats (World War II).
The Giant German Soldier in World War II (Strange Stories).
How did the Germans keep fighting the Allies after WW2?.
Life in a Medieval Village.
The U-boat Sunk by a Toilet Flush (Strange Stories of WWII).
Shark Teeth Nose Art on Military Planes.
The Plot to Assassinate Hitler (Operation Valkyrie, 1944).
Tank Silencer (Weird Tech).
The German Officer who Died Saving the Enemy (WWII).
The British POW who returned to a German prison (Strange Stories).
The German impostors hiding in the U.S. Army (World War II).
Why did the Nazi’s swap their Mausers for Muskets in WWII?.
Nazi Rudolf Hess’s Mad Mission for Peace (Strange Stories of WWII).
Kugelpanzer Ball Tank (Strangest Tanks in History).
The Volkswagen Beetle and its Dark origins.
The Great Escape beneath the Berlin wall (1964).
The Weird History of Toilet Deaths.
Censorship in Nazi Germany.
How the West Betrayed Czechoslovakia to Hitler (The Munich Agreement,1938).
Taught by
Simple History
