WWI & WWII Behemoths
Offered By: Simple History via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the colossal weapons and defensive structures that defined World War I and World War II in this 30-minute video from Simple History. Discover the technological marvels of the early 20th century, from the imposing Zeppelins and mighty Dreadnoughts of WWI to the awe-inspiring Char 2C Super Heavy Tank and the massive Schwerer Gustav rail gun. Delve into the engineering feats behind the largest battleship in history, the Yamato, and uncover the secret WWII weapon known as the Ice Ship. Examine the formidable Maginot Line and learn about ambitious tank designs like the Maus Super-Heavy Tank and the gargantuan Ratte, the biggest tank ever conceived.
Syllabus
First World War tech: Zeppelins.
First World War tech: Dreadnoughts.
Char 2C Super Heavy Tank (Behemoth).
Schwerer Gustav - Rail Super Gun (Behemoth).
The Yamato - Largest battleship in History (Behemoth).
Ice Ship (Secret Weapon of WWII).
The Maginot Line (Behemoth).
The Maus Super-Heavy Tank.
The Ratte - The Biggest Tank Ever Designed.
Taught by
Simple History
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