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Minisode To Operation Finale Nov 25, 2019

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In the minisode to "Operation Finale," Seth Paridon explores the escapes and trials of SS officers Josef Mengele, Josef Schwammberger, and Franz Stangl. From the "Angel of Death" at Auschwitz to superintendent of the T-4 Euthanasia Program, we take a look at the Nazis' roles in the most notorious concentration and extermination camps.

Operation Finale Nov 18, 2019

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The story of Adolf Eichmann has been told and retold, but how does 2018's "Operation Finale" compare to the past? Hear our panelists debate—in front of a live audience—the depiction of the Nazi officer responsible for Hitler's "Final Solution" and if the film lives up to Eichmann's truly dramatic capture.

Minisode To From Here To Eternity Oct 14, 2019

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Following last week's discussion of "From Here to Eternity," tune in this week to hear WWII veterans Clarence Herbert Weatherwax and Nolan Albarado discuss their experiences at Schofield Barracks during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

From Here To Eternity Oct 07, 2019

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With its blockbuster cast—Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Donna Reed, Frank Sinatra, to name but a few—1953's "From Here to Eternity" is the study of a peacetime Army. How well does this Academy Awards winner capture life in Schofield Barracks on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor?

Minisode To Downfall Sep 30, 2019

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Many of the historical figures in 2004's "Downfall" are lesser known to American audiences. In this minisode, we provide additional context on those who surrounded Hitler during his final days.

Downfall Sep 23, 2019

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The 2004 German film "Downfall" is much more than the Internet memes it's arguably most known for. This week our panelists look at the depiction of Hitler and his inner circle in their last days, living within a bunker during the end of the war in Europe.

Minisode To The Bridge On The River Kwai Sep 16, 2019

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Tune in to this week's minisode to hear the real story behind the construction of the Railway of Death from WWII Navy veterans Howard Brooks (pictured) and Alois Kopp. Listen to see if the movie's depiction of the Burma–Thai railway was accurately portrayed.

The Bridge On The River Kwai Sep 09, 2019

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"The Bridge on the River Kwai" won 1958's Academy Awards for Best Picture, along with six other Oscars. Tune in to see if our panel feels that the 1957 British-American epic captured the true history of the construction of the Burma Railway.

Minisode To April 9th Sep 02, 2019

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In this minisode, we dig deeper into the German invasion of the West in 1940.

April 9th Aug 26, 2019

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This week our panelists dissect the 2015 film "April 9th," about a little-known action of the war—the German invasion of Denmark in 1940. Tune in to see if the filmmakers accurately portrayed this brief but dramatic WWII clash.

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