Videos tagged with Forgotten History

This video, based on a college paper written by the creator, delves into the often-overlooked history of violent Jewish resistance to the Holocaust. While acknowledging the amateurish nature of the original work, the creator stands by its conclusions, emphasizing the need to avoid oversimplification when discussing the perpetrators of the Holocaust. The description also notes that the content should not be interpreted through narrow, modern political lenses. The paper's bibliography lists several key historical works on the topic, highlighting sources such as 'Jewish Resistance in Nazi-Occupied Europe' and 'Uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto.'

This video delves into the historical significance of the Americans taking Blanc Mont Ridge in October 1918 during World War I. The ridge, a crucial strategic high ground in the Champagne region of France, was heavily fortified by the Germans. The video details the challenges faced by the American Expeditionary Force, including fierce German resistance and over 350 machine guns, as they launched an assault with US Army and Marine units. Despite significant American casualties, the capture of the ridge was a major accomplishment, though largely forgotten. The video also highlights the presence of an American war memorial on the summit.

This episode of "Forgotten History" delves into the capture of Fort Douaumont on February 25, 1916, during World War I. The video is part of a series exploring significant events and locations in military history, made possible by Military History Tours, who offer guided tours of battlefields from WWI and WWII. This specific episode marks the beginning of content from their Spring 2018 tour of American WWI battlefields in France. The description highlights the potential for viewers to experience these historical sites firsthand through organized tours.

This video explores the forgotten cemetery of Charleston, Arizona, a boomtown from the Old West era (1879-1889) that faded due to shifting economic interests and further damage from historical events. The description highlights the town's violent reputation, the relocation of ore milling to Tombstone, and the eventual abandonment and ruin of Charleston. The content emphasizes the difficulty in finding the site and details the research and hike involved in reaching the remnants of the cemetery, offering a glimpse into a lost piece of Arizona's history.