S1.E7 ∙ Mechanics and Riveters

World War II historian John Curatola rates eight battle scenes in movies and television for realism. He discusses the accuracy of World War II battle scenes from "Saving Private Ryan" (1998), starring Tom Hanks; "Dunkirk" (2017), featuring Tom Hardy; and "Band of Brothers" S1E3 (2001), with Damian Lewis. He also comments on the weaponry used in "Fury" (2014), with Brad Pitt; "Patton" (1970); and "Enemy at the Gates" (2001). Curatola analyzes the tactics displayed in "The Forgotten Battle" (2020) and "Defiance" (2008), starring Daniel Craig.

Four students from different religious backgrounds in Baghdad document their final year in high school.

Three Syrian activists are reunited on a theatre stage in Paris. 10 years after the revolution, they revisit traumas and memories of a ferocious war.

Heroes of Carentan is a poignant documentary that bridges the generational divide, intertwining the valorous stories of WWII soldiers from the Battle of Carentan with the lived experiences of present-day 101st Airborne Division soldiers. Unveiling the often overlooked chapter of history that shaped the trajectory of WWII, this film illuminates the breathtaking courage and sacrifices of those who fought in the shadows, changing the course of the war. As modern soldiers draw unwavering inspiration from their predecessors, the documentary masterfully unveils the echoes of heroism across time, offering a profound exploration of the profound cost of freedom and the unyielding spirit of those who defend it.

The story of World War I from the perspective of Serbia.