Nazi Cowboys?!

 

Commando Comics Nazi cowboys

Performers and Politicians covers a film genre that I never knew was popular in the Third Reich, American Westerns! Give their video a view and see how this uniquely American film genre was loved and allowed in Nazi Germany.

 

Great stuff!

Brian & Mel

"Hitler's Hollywood"

 

"Exploring the major themes and artistic boundaries of Nazi films, from the regime's beginning in 1933 to its defeat in 1945, along with highlights of the most significant artists involved and clips of their major productions."  This is a great flick of the rich and very Nazi German film industry during the war.  Give the trailer a go below and see what you think,

 

 A great insight that is often forgotten,

Brian & Mel

"Wartime Crime"

 

"While the battlefields of WWII were a stage for acts of heroism, strategic cunning, and horrific atrocities, conditions on the home front seemed more stable.  Yet from bombed-out London to occupied France, the war enabled one thing to flourish - crime."  A great series that shows a side of the war most are not aware of.  Give them a go below.

 

1) "Blitzkrieg Kingpin"

The rise and fall of crime boss Billy Hill in the chaos of the The Blitz on London during WW2. 

 

2) "Resistance Is Useless"  Known for his dubious medical practices and shady financial deals, the Nazi occupation liberated Dr. Marcel Petio's murderous instincts, enabling him to embark on a shocking killing spree.

 

3) "The Nazi Jewel Heist" 

When the US military takes over the German Kronberg Castle in 1945, a scandalous affair between a US Army Captain and Air Force Officer ensues, resulting in one of the most elaborate treasure heists of all time.

 

4) "The Zoot Suit Riots" 

During WW2 in Los Angeles, white servicemen and civilians attack Hispanic and other minority youths who are seen as unpatriotic due to the style of clothes they wear.

 

5) "The Blackout Killers" 

During the WW2 blackouts in Berlin and London, police race to catch serial killers who use the darkness as cover. 

 

6) "The Sicilian Connection" 

Incensed by their treatment under Mussolini's regime and anxious to reestablish their European criminal network, a number of mafioso, including incarcerated kingpin Charles "Lucky" Luciano, offered their full support to American intelligence officers.

"World War Weird"

 

This series sensationalizes everything and anything that was strange, odd, crazy or WEIRD during the World Wars.  It's classic late night History Channel-esq filler that makes for some entertaining viewing for the common Joe but a great resource for all us Weird War Weirdos to take and run with.  Give them a go here and see what your think.

Fun weird war gold,

Brian & Mel

"Okinawa 1945: Typhoon of Steel"

 

"Okinawa 1945: Typhoon of Steel” is the second in a two-part series covering Operation ICEBERG and the U.S. Tenth Army’s securing of Okinawa.  This documentary follows the actions of the invading U.S. forces against the fortified Imperial Japanese Army on Okinawa.  Current doctrine concepts pertaining to defense and Multi-Domain Operations are covered throughout the film."  This is a pretty good documentary of the operation so give it a go below.

A good watch,

Brian & Mel

"Victory at Sea"

 

A must documentary of WWII at sea.  If you haven't seen this giv eit a go below because its one of the best.

A must,

Brian & Mel

"Attack! The Battle for New Britain"

 

"Documentary film depicting the attack by Allied forces on the Japanese strong-holds of Arawe Beach and Cape Gloucester, New Britain, in the South Pacific theater of the Second World War in 1943."  This is another great wartime documentary and a must see.  Give it a go below.

 

Another great documentary,

Brian & Mel

"Lancaster"

  

 

This documentary interviews many about their experiences with the legendary Lancaster bomber during WWII.  This is a fantastic movie and a must for any WWII enthusiast.  Check out the trailer below and see what you think. 

Great stuff,

Brian & Mel

"Alternate History - Nazis Win WWII"

  

 

"What would happen if the Nazis won World War II?  Death Camps in America's heartland, secret police raids in urban centers, social media spying on your every move."  Watch below as the sickness that is fascism takes root in America. 

Not a good thought!

Brian & Mel

"Spitfire"

  

 

"The story of the fighter plane and pilots that helped win the Battle of Britain in World War II."  Now this was a fantastic documentary and a must for any WWII fan.  Give it a go below.

Great stuff,

Brian & Mel

Found & Explained Breaks WEIRD!!!

The crew over at Found & Explained have made several weird war documentaries so give them a looks see below and see what you think.

Great stuff,

Brian

"The Insane Giant Nazi Railway - The Breitspurbahn"

"The Plane To Save Japan - Biggest Japanese KX-3"

 

"Soviet Flying Tank - The True Story of the Antonov A-40"

 

"The Legendary Nazi UFO - Is It Real?"

"The Nazi Bomber Made To Destroy New York - The Horten H.XVIII 18 Flying Wing America Bomber"

"Insane Flying Wing Jet Fighter To Save Germany - Horten Ho 229 Nazi UFO"

"The Origins of WAW Zombies"

I mean you gotta love killing nazi and jap zombies, right?

Brian & Mel

"The Story of the Haunted Tank | Cursed By Design"

The crew over at Cone of Arc have put together a great little video about the origin and plausibility of Weird WWII's most famous tank, the Haunted Tank.  Give it a watch and see if Jeb and his crew would have made it on the real life battlefield!

Excellent stuff,

Brian & Mel

 

The "Jigsaw" Haunted Tank

 

Evil Nazi Nun?!

 

What a bitch!

Brian

"Golden Gate Torpedo Attack - Japanese Assault on San Francisco 1941"

Sinking the Golden Gate Bridge?!  Them were some sneaky Japs!

Brian

"Racism of the US Army - Fighting for Freedom?"

A good insight on the injustice of our American reality, racism.  

American's shame,

Brian & Mel

"Germany's WWII Japanese Legion"

Another amazing insight to a forgotten story of WWII.

Thanks, Mark.

Brian & Mel

"Japan's Nazi Rocket Fighter"

 

And you thought them Nazis and Japs never helped each other out.  Wrong!

 

Thanks, Mark

Brian & Mel

"Nazi Temples of Doom"

No time for love, Dr Jones!!

Brian & Mel

"Hitler's Flying Saucers - Fact or Fantasy?"

Another excellent documentary by Mark Felton.

Totally real!  ;)

Brian & Mel