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In this video we breakdown every rank from every branch of the US Military. Ranks of the US military explained easily and optimized for retention. If you are about to depart to basic training in the military, this video of ranks of the US military will help you greatly. The Military is not just one large force as most people think. There are six military branches, namely: United States Army, United States Navy, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, and the United States Space Force. Ranks of the US Military is the first video in the Rad Basics playlist by Rad History. Rad Basics will be a playlists that will cover the basics that everybody should know in 2022. #militaryranks #military #usaf #usmc #army #navy

Between WWI and WWII major political changes were transpiring in Italy. There not much talk about what life was like under the facists in Italy. During this time, Italy's leader was Benito Mussolini took power of the Country as a whole. Mussolini implemented policies and reforms that began an age of censorship, nationalist propaganda, and widespread militarism. This would indicate that life under the facists in Italy was a brutal and grueling time in history. #BenitoMussolini #WWII #RadHistory #fascism #History

Hitler Assassination attempts have been the subject of many movies and shows, but a closer look at these assassination attempts show how frustratingly close some of these attempts were. We have compiled a list of the top 10 times Hitler was almost assassinated. Many people gave their lives to try to end the life of one of the most evil men of earth. Consider this a tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in attempting to assassinate Hitler. Enjoy this short documentary by Rad History, The Top 10 Times Hitler Was Almost Assassinated.

Today we are going to take a look at how drugs were used in one of the cradles of civilization. Ancient Egypt was an advanced civilization for its time and the Types of Drugs Used In Ancient Egypt played a big part in their civilization. The Types of drugs used in ancient Egypt ranged from cannabis to things that were a little more hard hitting. These ancient people smoked anything they could back then and as far back as 1000 BC there was an international drug trade. Enjoy this small documentary, Types of Drugs Used In Ancient Egypt, by Rad History.

The Vikings were especially big fans of torture and punishment. They were also fans of raping and pillaging, so I guess their enthusiasm for torture shouldn’t come as too big of a surprise. In particular, there was one punishment in Viking Culture that was the most brutal in written history, Vikings were known to use one of the most bloody and brutal methods of torture ever devised – the blood eagle. This is just a glimpse into what punishment was like in Viking Culture. Enjoy this video, What Punishment Was Like in Viking Culture, from Rad History

What ever happened to Nazis after WWII? It is often called Denazification. After the fall of Berlin and effectively the Nazi party, Germany was left in shambles and disarray with troops scattered all throughout the "Fatherland". The world was left to answer the question of, "what happens to the Nazis after WWII?" The process of Denazification varied from execution to making additions to the United States space program. Enjoy the small documentary From Rad History, What Happened to the Nazis After WWII | Denazification | New INFO

Chinagate was the name of the scandal that was the start of China's influence on US elections. Chinagate started during the 1996 US Presidential election. Chinagate was the officially known as the 1996 US campaign finance controversy. Of course it was Bill Clinton who was colluding with China, who, at the time was really trying to change the worlds narrative about them. China gate would drag on for years after the scandal took place and became highly publicized and politized. Watch this condensed documentary- Chinagate, brought to you by Rad History. 😀 #clintonchina #clinton #clintoncorruption #china

St. Simeon The Stylite, The man who lived on a pillar for 37 years in an attempt to become closer to God. In this video we discuss the man who lived on a pillar for 37 years. Did you know that living on a pillar was more of a common thing than you think? The actual figure for how long St. Simeon lived on a pillar, varies from 27 years, all the way to the high 40's. The most common figure thrown around, is 37. Enjoy this random piece of history from Rad History. The Man Who Lived on a Pillar For 37 Years

The history of Hitlers paintings. They were considered underwhelming and he was told his talents would be better suiting for architecture. In this video by Rad History, we discuss Hitler's struggles with his art career in Vienna and the history of Hitlers paintings. Also we discuss the plans he had for architecture in Berlin and ultimately the world. The History of Hitlers paintings sheds light on a pivotal time in our history. It holds more weight than most, because if he didn't fail at his art career, if his paintings were good rather than bad, how would the world be different today?

With inflation on the rise, some maybe wondering about the History of Inflation in America. What we are witnessing in 2021 may be scary, but it is not the first time in American history that high inflation has occurred. The History of Inflation in America dates back all the way to the great depression of the 1930's. Since then, inflation has been steadily increasing year after year due to a few key factors in our Nations History. Watch now to find out what those factors are. In 2021 we are seeing certain commodes shortages along with labor shortages. With those shortages comes skyrocketing prices. What better time than right before the holidays, right? The History of Inflation in America is unfolding before our eyes here in the year 2021. Enjoy this video of the History of Inflation in America, by Rad History.

How did Pepsi Become the 6th biggest navy in the world? How did the USSR and Pepsi strike a deal that involved 20 naval vessels? Just before the fall of the Soviet Union, the communist state was so desperate for Pepsi that they traded the American beverage company some 20 warships for a shipment of their sugary elixir; making the Pepsi Navy the sixth-largest in the world at the time. Pepsi’s entry into the USSR was a fanfare event with the first company from a capitalist country offering a popular consumer product in the Soviet Union. But Pepsi had its problems. Pepsi could not accept the Russian Rubble in payment; because its value was controlled by the Soviet government making it difficult to take the Rubble out of the USSR. Pepsi came up with a smart solution, accepting Stolichnaya vodka, in exchange for its syrup. The vodka exchange went well as Pepsi’s Soviet sales grew for years. This is how Pepsi became the 6thth largest navy in the world. Brought to you by Rad History.

We have ranked the top 10 UFO mysteries mankind can't solve. Mysteries around UFO sightings have gripped the world and go back in history for decades. The prospect of seeing a UFO or thinking of the first time humans make first contact with alien life, is very exciting to say the least. This documentary takes you back in time and we rate history's most mysterious UFO sightings that mankind can't solve. Some of these sightings will be familiar, others, will be surprising a NEW. Enjoy this Mysterious UFO mini documentary from RAD History!

In this short Documentary by Rad History we discuss the drugs used by Viking BERSERKERS to make them, well berserk. Today to go berserk is synonymous with to run amok or be completely out of control. This makes sense given that the word berserk refers to a particular form of combat practiced in the Viking Age, in which the fighters (Viking Berserkers) threw off their chainmail and tunics, and fought naked or in only animal fur. Filled with rage and without fear for his own life, the berserker cast himself into the midst of the battle arousing terror amongst friends and foes alike. The word Berserker, may also refer to the fact that the fighters had a bear’s strength and wildness. These Viking Berserkers would have been some of the the most fearsome in Viking culture and in history.

The History of the Legendary A-10 thunderbolt II (or warthog) dates back to 1972. The A-10 is probably the most beloved and legendary aircraft in recorded history. The History of the Legendary A-10 is interesting in that, The A-10 Program has had one of the most turbulent origins stories ever. The Legendary A-10 almost never was, on multiple occasions. The A-10 Thunderbolt engine sounds like sweet freedom to anyone within earshot. Seeing the A-10 Thunderbolt in action is amazing, you can truly appreciate the engineering and history of this legendary warplane. The History of The Legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II starts in 1973, the Fairchild-Republic Company of Farmingdale was selected to build the A-10, the first Air Force plane specifically designed for close air support. The INSANE A-10 is the most heavily armed, and armored, plane in history. As it was originally designed to counter Soviet tanks in Europe, the A-10 is equipped with up to 16,000 pounds of Maverick missiles, laser-guided bombs and a seven-barrel 30mm GAU/8A "Gatling Gun" cannon. Able to fire up to 4200 rounds per minute, no attack aircraft in history has ever mounted a gun with the tank-killing capability of the GAU/8A. Enjoy this documentary of the Insane Story of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, by Rad History 0:00 Introduction 0:02 THE HISTORY OF THE A-10 1:04 THE BIRTH OF THE WARTHOG 5:17 THE A-10'S DESIGN. 8:19 MILITARY EXPLOITS OF THE A-10

Greek fire was an ancient weapon used by the Byzantine empire. It was the equivalent to modern day napalm. The Byzantine people used this 7th-century arsenal to repel Arab invasion for years, particularly at sea. While Greek fire wasn’t the first incendiary weapon, it was arguably the most historically significant ancient weapon. What’s truly fascinating about this weapon, Greek fire is that armies who captured the liquid concoction were unable to recreate it for themselves. They also failed to recreate the machine that delivered it. To this day, nobody knows exactly what ingredients went into the mixture. It was also called “sea fire” and “liquid fire” by the Byzantines themselves, it was heated, pressurized, and then shot out via a tube called a siphon. Greek fire was mostly used to light enemy ships on fire the weapon from a safe distance.

The Apollo 13 mission is probably the most well renown mission of the Apollo Space Program. Apollo 13 was to be the third mission to land on the Moon. An explosion in one of the oxygen tanks crippled the spacecraft during flight and the crew were forced to orbit the Moon and return to the Earth without landing. The History of the Apollo Space Program and the story of the Apollo 13 mission is a testament to the ingenuity of men and women who worked on it.

With the bitter and heartbreaking news coming out of Afghanistan, it is important to look at the War in Afghanistan from start to finish. The US war in Afghanistan was the longest conflict the US has been involved with. It is important for veterans of the war in Afghanistan to remember that what they did there mattered and that what has transpired over the past weeks has been shameful and disgusting. The veterans of Afghanistan and the GOOD people of Afghanistan deserve so much more. In this documentary, you can learn in minutes about the real US war in Afghanistan.

We all love and enjoy America’s National parks, this video discusses the history of how national parks in America started and the early days of the National Parks Service. Most of us have a fond memory of being in a National Park somewhere in the USA. We owe it to ourselves and the people that founded it to preserve these parks to the best of our ability. Americas national parks are world renown and rich with history. There is also a huge interest surrounding the mysterious disappearances in national parks.

The Apollo 12 mission was a grueling RAD and epic adventure that led to the United States landing on the Moon. Apollo 12 was the sixth crewed flight in the United States Apollo program and the second to land on the Moon. It was launched on November 14, 1969, from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Shortly after being launched on a rainy day at Kennedy Space Center, Apollo 12 was twice struck by lightning, causing instrumentation problems but little damage. Switching to the auxiliary power supply resolved the data relay problem, saving the mission. The Apollo Space Program is an amazing testament to human strength and ingenuity.

The Apollo space program was a grueling RAD and epic adventure that led to the United States landing on the Moon. Apollo 11 marked the first space voyage that landed a man on the Moon. The Apollo space program is rich in nostalgia and history. This is the first in the Apollo space Program series. There will be more to come on Rad History YouTube Channel.

This is a strange an unexpected truth of the time North Korea kidnapped and forced Shin Sang-ok, a South Korean film director to make movies for North Korean Propaganda. Also kidnapped and forced to participate was South Korean actress, Choi Eun-hee. The Unexpected truth behind the kidnapping of Shin Sang-Ok The kidnappings were on orders of future leader Kim Jong-il, who wanted to establish a film industry for his country to sway international opinion regarding the views of the Workers' Party of Korea. The North Korean authorities have denied the kidnapping accusations, claiming that Shin came to the country willingly. Shin and Choi made secret audiotapes of conversations with Kim Jong-il, which supported their story. The Unexpected truth behind the kidnapping of Shin Sang-Ok.

Hitler's rise is a story of what ifs. What if Hitler had got into art school? What is his paintings didn't suck? What if Hitler had been killed in WW1? Regardless, It is unfortunate that these things did not happen to Hitler Before the Nazis. Hitler's Rise has scarred a century and countless nations. One this is certain Hitler's Rise is one of the most impactful events of human history. Its hard to imagine how the world would be shaped if there was changes to Hitler's Rise, but its interesting to imagine.

The Invasion of Poland brought forth some of the worst persecution to a country that the world had ever seen. The Invasion Of Poland was the birth of The Polish Resistance. The Invasion of Poland is a story of defiance, heartache and perseverance. The courage displayed by the polish people is inspiring and deserves to be remembered. The people of Poland are always keen to remember the the political idolatries that caused the Invasion of Poland of 1939.

This is the Top 10 Richest Presidents of The United States. In this video we countdown the Top 10 richest Presidents of The United States Of America. Some of the Presidents that made this list, might surprise you. We have cleverly adjusted for inflation, so the money figures in this video are accurate. Check out this very definitive list of the Top 10 Richest Presidents of the United States. This list spans some of the most recent to the early beginnings of our country. Enjoy this video from Rad History, The Top 10 Richest Presidents of the United States

This is Rad History's first Top 10 list, "Top 10 Warships of WWII". It's the first installment of the Certified Rad series. Here we have a definitive list of the Top 10 Most Decorated warships of WWII. This is based off of medals and accommodations earned during service. Each ship that is part of the Top 10 Most Decorated Ships of WWII video has a brief overview of the highlight of its naval career and has a list of it's decorated accomplishments. Discover what made these ships so decorated and how they helped turned the tide of the war for the Allies. Enjoy the Top 10 Most Decorated Warships of WWII 0:00 Introduction 1:07 USS PORTLAND 1:13 BATTLE STARS NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION 1:59 USS BUCHANAN 2:42 USS NICHOLAS 3:32 USS MAURY 3:36 16 BATTLE STARS PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATIO 4:09 USS MINNEAPOLIS 4:52 NUMBERS. USS NEW ORLEANS 5:15 Pear Harbor Dec 7, 1941 5:47 USS O'BANNON 5:51 17 BATTLE STARS PRESIDENTIAL 6:35 USS SAN FRANCISCO 6:48 Guadalcanal Aug 7:08 USS SAN DIEGO 7:15 16 38 CALIBER ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS 8:08 Operation Magic Carpet Jun 1945-Sep 1946 8:16 USS ENTERPRISE 8:24 BATTLE STARS PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION 9:28 DOUGLAS SBD DAUNTLESS DIVE BOMBERS 10:21 911 SUNK 71 SHIPS DAMAGED 192 MORE