This course explores strange and intriguing stories from World War I and II, delving into unusual events and characters that defy belief. The learning outcomes include gaining a unique perspective on historical events, understanding the complexities of war, and exploring lesser-known narratives. Students will develop critical thinking skills, historical analysis, and a broader understanding of the human experience during wartime. The teaching method involves storytelling, historical anecdotes, and visual aids to engage learners. This course is intended for history enthusiasts, students of military history, and anyone curious about the unconventional aspects of World War I and II.
Overview
Syllabus
The WWII Japanese Soldier Who Didn’t Surrender Until 1974.
The Man who Fought with a Longbow and a Sword in WWII.
The US Army & German Wehrmacht VS Waffen SS - Battle for Castle Itter 1945.
The Soldier Bear (Strange Stories of World War II).
The Giant German Soldier in World War II (Strange Stories).
The Japanese Army VS deadly Crocodiles in WWII (Ramree Island Massacre).
The WWII Flying Ace with No Legs (Strange Stories).
Attack of the Dead Men (Strange Stories).
Korean Soldier Fighting on D-Day (Strange Stories of World War II).
Attack of the Japanese Balloons.
Ice Ship (Secret Weapon of WWII).
MacAdam Sniper Shield-Shovel (Weird Tech).
The Great Emu War, 1932 (Weird Wars).
Rasputin, the man who wouldn't die (Strange Stories).
The Ship that escaped capture disguised as a tropical island.
How a Fake Soldier Defeated the Nazis (Trolling in World War II).
The Soldier who fought in 3 Armies.
The Pilot who shot down a Plane with a Pistol while Parachuting.
The German impostors hiding in the U.S. Army (World War II).
Who was the Blackout Ripper?.
The Only Land Battle Fought on U.S. soil in WWII (Strange Stories).
The Man Who Didn't Shoot Hitler (1918).
This U.S. Pilot shot Down an American plane and got the Kill, Why?.
The Soldiers who played Football in Battle (Strange Stories).
How the Mafia and U.S. Military Collaborated in WWII.
The U-boat Sunk by a Toilet Flush (Strange Stories of WWII).
The Paratrooper who fought with an Umbrella and a Bowler Hat.
The Americans that fought for Germany in World war II.
How did the Germans keep fighting the Allies after WW2?.
The Cursed Ship of World War II.
The Tsar Tank - The Strangest Tank Ever?.
How did an Entire Battalion Vanish into Thin Air? (World War I).
The German Officer who Died Saving the Enemy (WWII).
The Mystery of Yamashita's Gold.
The British POW who returned to a German prison (Strange Stories).
Nazi Rudolf Hess’s Mad Mission for Peace (Strange Stories of WWII).
The Pilot who strapped Bazookas to his Plane (World War II).
The Oldest WW2 Soldier, who died aged 92 in 1946.
The 6 Year Old Red Army Lieutenant of WW2 (Youngest Soldier of the War).
Kugelpanzer Ball Tank (Strangest Tanks in History).
Why did the British attack their French Allies in WWII?.
Taught by
Simple History
