in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, 21st century, american history, asian history, european history, lists, top 10May 17, 2013Top 10 Places Fighting for Independence
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
These are all aspiring nations. Join WatchMojo as we count down our picks for the top 10 places fighting for independence. For this list, we’ve chosen regions, groups, or places that are fighting to separate from the countries to which they belong, or w PLAY VIDEO

in: Music, 20th century, 20th century wars, lists, top 10March 22, 2013Top 10 Rock Drummers
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
These guys march to the beat of a different drum. Join WatchMojo as we count down our picks for the top 10 rock drummers. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, ww2April 27, 2012History of World War II: The Camps
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
These were the instruments of unfathomable genocide and antisemitism. Join WatchMojo as we learn about the Nazis’ use of concentration and extermination camps during World War II. PLAY VIDEO

in: Film, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, lists, top 10April 16, 2012Top 10 Walter Cronkite Moments: JFK, Vietnam, Watergate
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
"And that's the way it is." WatchMojo counts down our picks for the Top 10 News Moments in Walter Cronkite's career. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, american presidents, biographies, ww2April 12, 2012Franklin Delano Roosevelt Biography: New Deal, WWII
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
He was President longer than anyone in history. WatchMojo learns more about the life and accomplishments of the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, biographies, european history, ww1, ww2April 4, 2012Sir Winston Churchill Biography: British Prime Minister's Life
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
He was the "British Bulldog." WatchMojo learns more about the life and accomplishments of Sir Winston Churchill. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, biographies, european history, ww2March 5, 2012Joseph Stalin: Biography of the Communist Soviet Dictator
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
This Soviet dictator called himself the "man of steel." WatchMojo learns more about the life, rule and death of Joseph Stalin. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, european historyFebruary 3, 2012Bosnian War - Genocide: History, Key Dates
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
This war included the longest siege in modern times. WatchMojo looks back at the events that led to the Bosnian War, as well as some of the key dates and events that occurred during this conflict. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, mideast historyJanuary 16, 2012Persian Gulf War: Timeline of Operation Desert Storm
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
Saddam Hussein called this 'the mother of all battles.' WatchMojo looks back at the events that led to the Persian Gulf War, as well as some of the key dates and events that occurred during this conflict. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, american presidents, biographies, ww2January 6, 2012Biography of Harry S. Truman: Atomic Bombs, Communism, Korean War
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
The buck stopped with him. WatchMojo learns more about the life and accomplishments of the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, biographies, european history, ww2January 3, 2012Benito Mussolini: Biography of Fascist Italy's Dictator
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
As leader of Fascist Italy, he was 'Il Duce.' WatchMojo learns more about the life, rule and death of Benito Mussolini. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, asian history, european history, world empiresDecember 5, 2011Russia History: 20th Century
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
In this video, WatchMojo traces the history of Russia from the Russian Revolution to the birth and collapse of the Soviet Union and the creation of the Russian Federation during the twentieth century. PLAY VIDEO

in: Business and Technology, 20th century, 20th century wars, retrospectives, ww2November 11, 2011The AK-47: From Weapon of War to Action Star
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
This is the most popular and iconic assault weapon of all time. Join WatchMojo as we take a look back at the history of the AK-47. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, biographies, mideast historyNovember 4, 2011Saddam Hussein: Life and Execution of the Iraqi Dictator
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
This former Iraqi president was once called the most dangerous man in the world, and one of the most feared dictators in recent memory. WatchMojo learns more about the life, rule and death of Saddam Hussein. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century wars, american historyOctober 20, 2011American Civil War: History, Key Figures and Battles
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
This was the bloodiest conflict in U.S. history. WatchMojo learns about the history, battles and important figures of the American Civil War (1861-1865). PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, asian history, european history, ww2September 8, 2011World War II: The Aftermath
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
This war left many countries devastated and influenced generations of life. In Part 9 of our series on WWII, WatchMojo takes a look at the aftermath of World War II. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, asian history, european history, ww2September 7, 2011World War II: How Did It End?
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
Almost six years to the day after it began, the bloodiest war in history drew to a close. In Part 8 of our series on WWII, WatchMojo looks at the final days of the Second World War and how it finally came to an end. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, asian history, european history, ww2September 6, 2011World War II: Tactics, Weapons and the Holocaust
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
A number of new technologies and ideologies came forth during this battle that made war deadlier than ever before. In Part 6 of our series on WWII, WatchMojo explores some of the tactics and weapons used. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, asian history, european history, ww2September 6, 2011World War II: Which Countries Fought?
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
This battle was essentially a fight between the Axis Powers and the Allied forces. In Part 3 of our series on WWII, WatchMojo finds out who was fighting whom during the Second World War. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, asian history, european history, ww2September 6, 2011World War II: Important Battles
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
This war was a series of the bloodiest battles in history. In Part 5 of our series on WWII, WatchMojo learns about some of the most important battles of World War II. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, asian history, european history, ww2September 1, 2011World War II: How Did It Start?
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
In the years that followed World War I, tensions remained between countries due to differing ideologies and belief systems. In Part 2 of our series on WWII, WatchMojo explores how and why the Second World War began. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, asian history, european history, ww2August 4, 2011World War II: Nuclear Bombings of Japan
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
These were the only instances where nuclear weapons were used as a wartime measure. In Part 7 of our series on WWII, WatchMojo learns more about the atomic bombings of Japan during World War II. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century warsMarch 25, 2011Vietnam War: History and Key Dates
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
This was the longest and one of the most unpopular wars in the history of the United States. WatchMojo learns more about the Vietnam War. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, asian history, european history, ww2December 2, 2010World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor - History
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
This event spurred the United States into joining the Second World War. In Part 4 of our series on WWII, WatchMojo learns more about the years leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and about the results of this historic event. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History, 20th century, 20th century wars, american history, asian history, european history, ww1July 26, 2010World War I - Weapons and Technology
hosted by Rebecca Brayton
While they may seem primitive now, the weapons of World War I completely revolutionized warfare. In Part 6 of our series on WWI, WatchMojo profiles the weapons and technology used in the First World War. PLAY VIDEO