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
Jun 5
Coconuts: The World’s Most Useful Fruit
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! The coconut is one of the most useful plants on Planet Earth. It can provide food, drink, oil, fiber, fuel, building materials, and even income for millions of people across the tropics. It can float across oceans, take ... Show More
14m 43s
Jun 4
Joseph Mengele: The Angel of Death
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! A doctor’s white coat is supposed to symbolize the healing, trust, and compassion of a medical professional During the Holocaust, however, it became something very different in the hands of one of history’s most infamous ... Show More
15m 17s
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
2m 21s