Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 6

Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 6

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 6: How Erich Von Manstein’s miraculous escape from the Red Army later became the basis for NATO’s defence plans. By the spring of 1943, the German army is on the run across southern Russia. Gen. Erich von Manstein has plans for a new, highly mobile form of defensive warfare that might reverse the course of the war in the East. But first he has to convince Hitler, who is adamantly opposed to any kind of retreat, strategic or otherwise. Spring 1943, the German army on the Eastern front was in deep trouble.   […]

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Gardening Australia episode 3 2023

Gardening Australia episode 3 2023

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Gardening Australia episode 3 2023: Costa tours an expert’s vegie patch; Jane cultivates autumn colour; Josh learns about a plant pathogen; Tammy suggests plants for shade; Millie tours a bushwalk for those with dementia; Sophie meets a carnivorous collector.     Gardening Australia is a popular Australian television program that focuses on gardening and gardening advice. It is broadcast on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and has been airing since 1990. The show is presented by a team of expert gardeners and horticulturalists, who provide tips and advice on a wide range of gardening topics, from choosing the right plants

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Ancient Aliens – S19 E08 | The Mysteries of Alaska

Ancient Aliens – S19 E08 | The Mysteries of Alaska

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Ancient Aliens – S19 E08 | The Mysteries of Alaska: The vast Alaskan wilderness is well known for mysterious disappearances, electromagnetic anomalies, stories of strange creatures, and is a hotspot for UFO sightings. Could Alaska’s many mysteries be due to a presence that is not of this world? Alaska, the largest state in the United States, is home to a vast and rugged wilderness that has long been shrouded in mystery. From unexplained disappearances to sightings of strange creatures, Alaska has captured the imagination of many who are fascinated by the unexplained.     One of the most intriguing mysteries

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2020 episode 3

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2020 episode 3

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2020 episode 3: As the competition continues, the 10 remaining potters tackle raku firing, but first the pressure is on to hand-build two animal figurines and face a tricky ceramic technique. Judges Sue Pryke and Keith Brymer Jones are on hand to decide who will be crowned Potter of the Week, and who will be leaving the competition.     The Great Pottery Throw Down is a popular British television program that showcases the skill and creativity of amateur potters as they compete to be named the country’s top potter. The show’s second episode, which

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 5

Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 5

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 5: Death-defying tales from WWII. How legendary Major-General Robert ‘Lucky’ Laycock rallied his ill-equipped unit to see off a German attack on Crete. After the German invasion of Crete in May 1941, Winston Churchill orders the 25,000 British and Commonwealth troops stationed there to defend the island at all costs. A force of specially trained commandos under Col. Robert Laycock arrives to sabotage the Germans, but their mission soon changes. 20th May, 1941, German forces attacked the island of Crete in the largest airborne assault ever. This dramatic story of how the island

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 4

Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 4

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 4: The 333rd Field Artillery Battalion, a depleted unit of black soldiers, risked everything to tenaciously fight off the Nazis at Bastogne. When Hitler launches his final major offensive on the Western front, everything turns on the ability of the U.S. Army to hold the town of Bastogne. Outnumbered 10 to one, an artillery unit of African American soldierswith little combat experience and even less respect from their white colleaguesmust stand fast against the battle-hardened troops of the Waffen-SS. Unsung heroes: the battalion of black soldiers who were surrounded, down to their last

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2020 episode 2

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2020 episode 2

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2020 episode 2: As the competition continues, the 10 remaining potters tackle raku firing, but first the pressure is on to hand-build two animal figurines and face a tricky ceramic technique. Judges Sue Pryke and Keith Brymer Jones are on hand to decide who will be crowned Potter of the Week, and who will be leaving the competition.     The Great Pottery Throw Down is a popular British television program that showcases the skill and creativity of amateur potters as they compete to be named the country’s top potter. The show’s second episode, which

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Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 7

Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 7

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Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 7: Bettany explores three biblical sites in Jordan: Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the Dead Sea, and Machaerus, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and killed.         In episode 7 of “Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World” the renowned historian and archaeologist takes us on an insightful journey to Jordan to explore three biblical sites that hold immense historical and religious significance. Bettany Hughes delves deep into the ancient ruins of Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the Dead Sea, and Machaerus, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and killed. Bethany Beyond the

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Voyage of the Continents episode 5

Voyage of the Continents episode 5

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Voyage of the Continents episode 5: Europe grew out of three massive collisions with what became America, Asia and Africa. But although the continent has been assembled, it is still changing. Tectonic forces continue to transform Europe. Iceland is cracking apart at the seams, releasing geysers of steam and mountains of volcanic ash. The Alps are still rising and the Mediterranean may be drying up. Scientists working in the field will provide us with an understanding of the history of our Earth, and its majestic and destructive phenomena. The birth of the Alps, the disappearance of the Mediterranean, outstanding underground

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 3

Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 3

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 3: The Chindits were the army’s elite jungle troops who beat the Japanese in a daring mission. Hear their jaw-dropping story. To take on the undefeated “supermen” of the Japanese army advancing toward India, the British call on Orde Wingate, who forms a special “Chindits” unit for sabotage inside Japanese-controlled Burma. 1943, Orde Wingate was an extraordinary British General, forming the Chindits as the Japanese appeared to be planning to invade India. They marched deep into the jungles of Burma to destroy Japanese supply lines and disrupt their advance. Remarkable eyewitness interviews, of

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Voyage of the Continents episode 4

Voyage of the Continents episode 4

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Voyage of the Continents episode 4:  Europe’s geological history is mysterious. Continent was constructed out of three massive collisions by what was to become America, Asia and Africa. Born of three massive tectonic collisions the continent has been transformed many times. Each impact caused cataclysms on a tremendous scale, creating a world of chaotic forms and bright colours. Over time, mountain chains that were even higher than the Himalayas sprung up in Scandinavia and Scotland, where today the great central plains lie. After millions of years of erosion, Europe has become a sea floor. It has been invaded by unusual

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Voyage of the Continents episode 3

Voyage of the Continents episode 3

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Voyage of the Continents episode 3: Asia is a closely watched continent. Teams of scientists keep a constant eye on it. Asia is a continent on high alert. The Indian sub-continent that smashed into the mainland eons ago is still pushing the Himalayas to ever greater heights. The tectonic activity in the south of the continent extends as far as Nepal and the Tibetan plain. Off the east coast, Japan is in the grip of tectonic forces that shake its islands with devastating force while Indonesia is ravaged by volcanoes. China is also affected and, like Japan, is exposed to

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