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Join The History Guy from YouTube in conversation about his videos and various topics in history. Here you can find behind-the-scenes peeks of the set and The History Cats. Share ideas for future videos or ask questions of both the community and The History Guy himself. Early releases and the occasional extras are available for supporting members.
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The History Guy@TheHistoryGuy
August 23, 2024
Myth and Reality: Polish Cavalry in 1939
The 1939 invasion of Poland is generally seen as the beginning of the second world war. An enduring image of that battle is of Polish lancers bravely but hopelessly charging German tank formations, getting cut to pieces. But that story, like so many in the popular mindset, is false, and the true story is somewhat different, but no less interesting.
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Hidden History in Words
History is all around us, and it is amazing to me how it can become lost in plain sight. For example, language is chocked full of forgotten history.
The Surprising History of the Cotton Feed Sack
The history of cotton clothing has followed an interesting path, including a period of a few decades in the United States when cotton represented ingenuity, resilience, and patriotism itself.
