In 1942, Allied forces attempted a landing on the coast of France to gain a toe hold on the continent.
Thousands of men took part in the landing…and it was a disaster. Over a thousand men were killed, and over 2,000 were captured.
Despite being a massive failure, the lessons learned from that raid paved the way for the massive success of the invasion of Eur ... Show More
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The Indian Rebellion of 1857
In 1857, a rumor about rifle cartridges made with animal fat helped ignite one of the most important uprisings in the history of the British Empire. What began as a mutiny among Indian soldiers soon became a massive rebellion that swept across northern India, toppled cities, revi ... Show More
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Apr 18
The World's Worst Located Cities
All over the world, there are cities and towns. Some of those have become major urban areas that are culturally and economically important to their regions, countries, or even the world. Most of those cities were selected because they offered some geographical advantage. However, ... Show More
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Apr 2022
Le débarquement en Normandie
Dans cet épisode de Crousti-History, on vous parle du D-Day, ce qu’on chante aux anniversaires. Ah non, c’est pas ça ?1944, en pleine Seconde Guerre mondiale, les Allemands ne sont pas au top. Les Américains préparent un débarquement en Normandie. Hitler sait qu’il va avoir lieu, ... Show More
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