The Proof Is Out There: Military Mysteries, April 29, 2024, History Channel, “Jungle Horrors”

In this intriguing episode of “The Proof Is Out There: Military Mysteries,” combat veterans and hosts Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins explore four decidedly weird stories from the annals of modern warfare.

First, they explore the psychological tactics employed by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. In a unique approach, they convinced the enemy that they were under attack by evil spirits, leveraging the power of perception to influence the battlefield.

Next, the episode turns to World War II and the Nazis’ construction of a giant underground base. The question of why they built such a massive structure remains a fascinating enigma, with potential answers ranging from strategic advantages to shelter from Allied bombing campaigns.

The third segment focuses on an astonishing incident involving a man with no flight experience who managed to steal one of the most powerful military planes.

Finally, the episode concludes with an examination of the inner workings of narco subs—specialized submarines used by drug cartels to transport drugs. These vessels have become a critical component of the illegal drug trade, and understanding their operation is essential to law enforcement efforts.

Each episode sees Reyes and Adkins, aided by military experts, dissecting and analyzing mysterious images, sounds, and documents from conflicts spanning from World War I to the present day.

The Proof Is Out There: Military Mysteries airs on the History Channel at 10:03 pm on Monday, April 29, 2024.