History in Five

History in Five

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History in Five episodes

  • 5 Things You Didn't Know About The WWII Battle of Attu
    he Battle of Attu—called “The Forgotten Battle” by World War II veterans—was raging on the Aleutian island with an Arctic cold, impenetrable fog, and rocketing winds that combined to create some of the worst weather on Earth. Both American and Japanese forces were tirelessly fighting in a yearlong campaign, and both sides would suffer thousands of casualties.
    2 min
  • 5 Things You Didn't Know About The WWII Battle of Attu
    The Battle of Attu—called “The Forgotten Battle” by World War II veterans—was raging on the Aleutian island with an Arctic cold, impenetrable fog, and rocketing winds that combined to create some of the worst weather on Earth. Both American and Japanese forces were tirelessly fighting in a yearlong campaign, and both sides would suffer thousands of casualties.
    2 min
  • The Power of the Presidency
    Jared Cohen, author of the "Accidental Presidents," discusses how researching and writing about the eight presidents who died in office restored his faith in the Constitution and America's system of checks and balances.
    2 min
  • The Power of the Presidency
    Jared Cohen, author of the "Accidental Presidents," discusses how researching and writing about the eight presidents who died in office restored his faith in the Constitution and America's system of checks and balances.
    2 min
  • The Accidental Presidents
    "Accidental Presidents" author Jared Cohen recounts the eight times has history changed in a heartbeat when a president dies in office and succeeded by the vice president. Some VPs rise to the occasion, others do not, but they all tell the story of our nation in good times and bad.
    1 min
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Show Me History! Preview
    This graphical biography tells the story of the most prominent leader of the American civil rights movement. With full-color illustrations and a historically accurate narrative, Martin Luther King Jr.: Voice for Equality! will inform and entertain readers of all ages. From his childhood in Atlanta to his rise as an international icon of human rights and a fiery orator who refused to back down in the face of adversity, King's life story serves as an ongoing source of inspiration.
    1 min
  • Abraham Lincoln: Defender of the Union
    Learn about amazing historical narratives in graphic novel format with our brand new series, Show Me History! With contributions from renowned artists, illustrators, and authors that have worked with DC, Marvel, and the like, this new series is sure to excite!Visit our website, www.ShowMeHistory.com to· Learn more about the authors and illustrators· Download a free sample from each book· Access our Show Me History! Reading Guide Considered by many historians to be the greatest American president, Abraham Lincoln led the Union at the greatest turning point in the nation's history. Abraham Lincoln: Defender of the Union! tells the story of one of America's most admired figures in graphic novel format. From his childhood on a farm in Kentucky to the battlefields of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln served the United States with resolve, intelligence, and courage unlike that of any other president.
    1 min
  • 5 Things You Should Know About Young Castro
    Set aside what you think you know about Fidel Castro and learn about the childhood that shaped him, and the process that took him from the son of a wealthy landowner, to a liberal nationalist, to a revolutionary who overthrew the Cuban government.
    4 min

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