The UnXplained Special Presentation: Enigmas of World War Two (History, Tuesday, October 15, 2024)

The UnXplained Special Presentation

This UnXplained Special Presentation takes a look at the enigmas and mysteries that emerged from World War II, the deadliest conflict in human history. From 1939 to 1945, over fifty nations were embroiled in harrowing combat, and while the Axis Powers were eventually defeated, numerous enigmas remain.

In the first of two episodes airing on History on Tuesday night, there is a look at intriguing questions such as the existence of an armored train filled with Nazi gold hidden in the tunnels of a Polish castle. It also examines the astonishing survival story of a man who lived through not just one, but two atomic bombings.

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The episode also investigates the possibility of a strange presence haunting the area of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor

Hosted by William Shatner, the episode combines historical research with expert interviews and dramatic reenactments.

The UnXplained Special Presentation: Enigmas of World War Two airs on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 9:00 PM on History.

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