Misconceptions about World War II

World War II is one of the most studied historical events of all time. So, how come very few people know of the literal hundreds of German POW camps on US soil? Or, the real story of how a Polish cavalry on horseback took on a battalion of German tanks? From the repercussions of Pearl Harbor to the true story of a bear who served in the Polish army, we're going to be tackling some little-known truths about World War II. Join host Justin Dodd in an endless pursuit of the truth. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1 Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com ​ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss ​ Facebook: https://facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine


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