Name: War Wrecks (Season 1)
Uploaded: 2019
Description: Between 1939 and 1945, thousands of World War II wrecks disappeared and remained hidden...until now. Watch their remarkable stories.

Between 1939 and 1945, thousands of World War II wrecks disappeared and remained hidden...until now. Watch their remarkable stories.

On June 6, 1944, a dozen Sherman tanks equipped with flotation devices, leave their ships and swim toward Omaha Beach. But not all of these famous "Duplex Drives" make it to shore. How did this secret weapon become one of the greatest fiascos of D-Day?

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June 6, 1944: a dozen Sherman tanks equipped with flotation devices swim toward Omaha Beach. But not all of these famous "Duplex Drives" make it.

The Lost Tanks of D-Day

Twenty-six metres beneath the waves near the majestic Calvi Citadel in Corsica lies an American B17 bomber plane from World War II. What happened after it was attacked by the German air force?

26 metres beneath the waves near the Calvi Citadel in Corsica lies an American B17 bomber plane from World War II. What happened after it was attacked by the Germans?

The Last Flight of the Calvi B-17

On June 6, 1944, Lieutenant Colonel Rudder’s Rangers company climbs the Pointe du Hoc cliffs of Normandy to destroy the German cannons down below. What happens when he discovers an obstructed bunker near the town of Maisy?

On D-Day, Lieutenant Colonel Rudder’s Rangers company climbs Normandy's Pointe du Hoc cliffs to destroy German cannons. He discovers an obstructed bunker near Maisy.

The Secret Bunkers of Omaha Beach

On December 24, 1944, 2,237 American soldiers from the 66th Infantry Division are aboard the steamer ship Léopoldville when it sinks under the sea. Could this terrible incident have been prevented?

December 24, 1944: 2,237 American soldiers are aboard the Léopoldville when it sinks under the sea. Could this terrible incident have been prevented?