Military Subjects & War Stories (Incldg the Cold War)

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Voices of Freedom​

Jun 29, 2025
Voices of Freedom: How Western Radio Broke the Iron Curtain
In the shadow of the Iron Curtain during the Cold War, radio waves became a battlefield where Western broadcasters like Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the BBC, and Radio France International transmitted uncensored news and ideas into Eastern Europe, piercing through Soviet censorship and jamming efforts. These broadcasts were more than mere propaganda; they were vital lifelines of information and hope that challenged communist regimes, fueled dissident movements, and helped...
 

Life Inside $4 Billion US Nuclear Submarine Secretly Deployed Underwater for Months​

Feb 21, 2025
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature about how challenging life inside a submarine could be. Submariners go beyond every other sailor in terms of accepting new challenges and adapting to new lifestyles.


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"Fegelein! Fegelein!" - The Mysterious Demise of Hitler's SS Liaison (Ep.1)​

Jul 4, 2025
The death of SS General Hermann Fegelein, apparently shot on Hitler's orders on 28 April 1945 during the last days of the Battle of Berlin, seems well known. But in this series, we will learn that the demise of Fegelein is much more complicated and shocking than the history books and movies tell us. Very shocking indeed!


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"Fegelein! Fegelein!" The Mysterious Demise of Hitler's SS Liaison (Ep.2)​

Jul 7, 2025
The death of SS General Hermann Fegelein, apparently shot on Hitler's orders on 28 April 1945 during the last days of the Battle of Berlin, seems well known. But in this series, we will learn that the demise of Fegelein is much more complicated and shocking than the history books and movies tell us. Very shocking indeed!


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How the First Indochina War Began: The Colonial Period - The Cold War DOCUMENTARY​

Jul 12, 2025 #ColdWar #TheColdWar #Indochina
Our historical documentary series on the history of the Cold War begins an in-depth examination of the Cold War in Southeast Asia by looking at a history of the region up to 1945, including the French colonial period and the Second World War.
Sources can be found below the vid on youtube.


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Episodes 1 & 2 can be seen above.

"Fegelein! Fegelein!" The Mysterious Death of Hitler's SS Liaison (Ep.3)​

Jul 13, 2025
The death of SS General Hermann Fegelein, apparently shot on Hitler's orders on 28 April 1945 during the last days of the Battle of Berlin, seems well known. But in this series, we will learn that the demise of Fegelein is much more complicated and shocking than the history books and movies tell us. Very shocking indeed!

"Fegelein! Fegelein!" The Mysterious Death of Hitler's SS Liaison (Ep.3)
 

How Russia used Brazil as a ‘spy factory’ for global espionage​

Jul 13, 2025
A New York Times investigation found that Moscow has used Brazil as a launchpad for its global espionage operation. Brazilian federal police uncovered the deception after a yearslong hunt, dealing a massive blow to Putin’s spy program. Ali Rogin speaks with New York Times reporters Michael Schwirtz and Jane Bradley to learn more.


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The French Foreign Legion: The World’s Most Legendary Fighting Force | Historical Documentary​

Feb 26, 2025
The French Foreign Legion has an unusual origin and attracts a unique mix of recruits.


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How The Military Industrial Complex and 1950s Hollywood Worked Together - The Cold War​

Jul 20, 2025 #ColdWar #ColdWarHistory #History
Our historical documentary series on the history of the Cold War continues with a video looking at the marriage between Hollywood and the burgeoning Military Industrial Complex in the United States during the 1950s.
You can see the sources for the content below the vid on youtube.


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Anti-Soviet Secret Armies in W. Europe - COLD WAR DOCUMENTARY​

Jan 2, 2021 #USSR #Gladio #ColdWar
Our historical documentary series on the history of the Cold War continues with a third video on Gladio - the planned stay-behind operation in case of the Soviet occupation. This video will cover the Gladio in Turkey, Greece, Spain, Portugal, France, UK, Netherlands, and others.


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Why Do Military Officer Athletes Get Preferential Treatment. EP144​

Jul 21, 2025
Recent US Naval Academy graduate, 2ndLt Rayuan Lane is allowed to play in the NFL rather than fulfill his 5 year active duty service commitment. SECDEF Pete Hegseth was against DEI and wanted one standard and accountability for everyone. Is this a double standard.


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