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13/11/2025

Source - Waterloo (1970 Film)
(Now I get to post clips from a REAL Napoleon movie!)

Napoleon’s exile to Elba followed his abdication as Emperor of France in April 1814, after a series of military defeats and the capture of Paris by the allied European powers. Under the terms of his abdication, he was granted sovereignty over the small Mediterranean island of Elba, off the coast of Italy, along with a small personal guard and an annual pension. Though confined to this tiny realm, Napoleon worked to reform Elba’s economy, government, and military, treating his exile as a miniature empire.

07/11/2025

Source - The King (2019 Film)

The Battle of Agincourt was a major English victory in the Hundred Years’ War and one of the most celebrated battles of medieval Europe. Outnumbered and exhausted after a long campaign in France, King Henry V’s English army faced a much larger French force near the village of Agincourt. The muddy terrain, narrow battlefield, and effective use of English longbowmen crippled the French knights, who became bogged down and suffered devastating losses.

06/11/2025

Source - Only the Brave (2017 Film)

The Cave Creek Complex Wildfire was a massive wildfire that burned in central Arizona in June, 2005. Sparked by lightning, it quickly spread through the dry desert and chaparral terrain, eventually merging from two separate fires into one of the largest wildfires in Arizona’s history. The blaze consumed nearly 250,000 acres, destroyed multiple structures, threatened several communities, and prompted large-scale evacuations. Thousands of firefighters worked for weeks to contain it, battling intense heat, rugged terrain, and shifting winds.

03/10/2025

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28/09/2025

Source - Hi**er: The Rise of Evil (2003 Miniseries)

The Beer Hall Putsch was a failed coup by Adolf Hi**er and the N**i Party to overthrow the Weimar Republic. Inspired by Mussolini’s March on Rome, Hi**er and his followers stormed a beer hall in Munich, where Bavarian officials were meeting, and declared a national revolution. The next day, about 2,000 N**is marched through the city but were confronted by police, leading to a brief clash in which 16 N**is and 4 policemen were killed. The putsch collapsed, and Hi**er was arrested.

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27/09/2025

Source - Michael Collins (1996 Film)

"The Squad" was a special assassination unit of the Irish Republican Army in Dublin during the Irish War of Independence. Formed by Michael Collins, the group was tasked with targeting British intelligence agents, police detectives, and informers who threatened the republican cause. Operating in small teams, The Squad carried out ambushes and shootings in broad daylight, striking fear into the Dublin Metropolitan Police’s G Division and undermining British control.

24/09/2025

Source - War Horse (2011 Film)

Millions of horses, mules, and donkeys were used for transport, cavalry, and logistics. Despite the rise of modern technology, animals remained essential for pulling artillery, supply wagons, ambulances, and equipment across muddy, shell-torn terrain where vehicles often failed. Conditions for the animals were harsh, with many suffering from exhaustion, disease, starvation, and exposure, and it is estimated that over 8 million horses and mules died during the conflict.

17/09/2025

Source - Passchendaele (2008 Film)

The Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, was fought from July to November 1917 during World War I. Launched by British and Allied forces under Field Marshal Douglas Haig, the goal was to break through German lines, capture the village of Passchendaele, and reach the Belgian coast to disrupt German submarine bases. The battle became infamous for its horrific muddy conditions, relentless artillery bombardments, and staggering casualties.

03/09/2025

Source - Devotion (2022)

The Vought F4U Corsair was a highly effective U.S. Navy and Marine Corps fighter aircraft of World War II and the Korean War, renowned for its speed, firepower, and distinctive inverted gull wings. First flown in 1940 and entering combat in 1943, the Corsair was initially difficult to operate from aircraft carriers due to its long nose and tricky landing characteristics, but it proved devastating as a land-based fighter and fighter-bomber. Flown by Marine pilots in the Pacific, it gained a reputation as one of the most formidable American aircraft, achieving an impressive kill ratio against Japanese planes. The Corsair also excelled in ground attack roles, delivering bombs, rockets, and strafing fire. Its combination of rugged design, heavy armament, and versatility made it one of the most iconic and successful fighters of its era.

29/11/2024

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11/11/2024

Admiral Yamamoto Issues a Warning Before the Outbreak of World War 2
Source - Midway (2019 Film)