Best History Shows and Documentaries to Watch on Sling Freestream
Thanks to the Independence Day holiday (and this year, the upcoming Summer Olympics) July is the ideal month to reflect on the many things that make our country great. And although it’s become a cliche, the freedoms we enjoy today were paid for in blood by the soldiers who came before us.
In that spirit, we combed through the hundreds of channels on Sling Freestream to spotlight those with a large collection of history shows and documentaries to watch this July. Whether you’re a WWII buff or want to explore more about America’s early conflicts in the Revolutionary and Civil wars, these channels have programming that’s as informative as it is entertaining. Check out our list of the best Sling Freestream channels featuring history shows and documentaries below. To start watching Sling Freestream, follow this link to create your Freestream account– no subscription required! To start watching any of these channels with Sling Freestream, just click the name!
All descriptions courtesy of the programmer.
Combat War Channel
Channel Description: Valley Forge...Gettysburg...Wounded Knee...San Juan Hill...the Somme...Omaha Beach...Inchon...Saigon...Basra. Combat War Channel delivers the complete history of America and our allies at war as never before! Through in-depth documentaries packed with powerful combat footage, faithful recreations and rare archival photography, Combat War Channel puts you in the center of some of the world's greatest conflicts and battles, and lets you experience some of the most profound moments in the history of the American military as well as other nations. Head into action with soldiers, sailors, Marines, Medal of Honor winners, military geniuses, commanders who just got lucky and even a few traitors and cowards as Combat War Channel propels you to the front lines of history where all that mattered was blood, guts, valor and victory!
Top Programming: Battlezone WWII; U.S. Marines in Vietnam; Nuclear Test Films; Hitler’s Last Secrets; Architects of Darkness; Napoleonic Wars in Russia; WWII: Total War.
History & Warfare Now
Channel Description: Award-winning films and series exploring the universal drama of war: the battles and military campaigns that have shaped our politics and social history, the leaders and soldiers who took up arms to fight, sometimes defying all odds. The History and Warfare collection spans the sweep of human experience, from the conflicts that dominated ancient Rome and Greece to the wars of succession that gave rise to modern Europe, to the great world wars of the 20th century. It tackles core questions of history: why leaders and soldiers picked up arms to fight, what new technologies determined outcomes, how the tragedies and triumphs of history’s great battles shaped our world. Amazing new content added weekly.
Top Programming: Normandy ‘44: D-Day and the Battle for France; World War II: Saving the Reality; Battlefields of the World Wars; Helicopter Warfare; Easy Company: Heroes of WWII.
Authentic History
Channel Description: Your front-row seat to history. Stories that shaped our world. Here's the t op programming, c lick each title to start watching:
D-Day: Wings of Victory
Could the Allies have won the war without aviation? Discover what went on behind the scenes of the historical air battle in Normandy.
In 1944 in Western Europe, the stage is set for the largest, most ambitious aerial offensive in history. On the night of June 6th, 4,000 aircrafts took off from England in just a few seconds. Never before had so many planes and gliders been mobilised towards one destination: Normandy. This offensive was prepared in the strictest secrecy over two years by British and American forces, in order to free the World from Nazi barbarism. Thanks to the work of historians, we follow the Normandy landings from an aerial perspective for the first time. We discover what went on behind the scenes of this historical air battle, for example in one of the most secret bunkers of the Second World War in Uxbridge, and meet its most emblematic heroes. We get a birds-eye view, boarding a Second World War liaison aircraft to relive, with the help of the pilot, one of the first aerial attacks of that historic night. See how, on D-Day, the Allies flew 11,000 sorties whilst the Germans flew 300, in a battle that would pave the way to Victory.
Wind of Change
Cheering people in the dramatic backlight on the Berlin Wall, with the Brandenburg Gate in the background. The pictures from the night of November 9, 1989 went around the world.
For almost 40 years, people from East and West were denied passage. On that night, the gate in the center of Berlin was transformed from a memorial of German division to a symbol of freedom. This compelling two-part documentary explores the key events leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall, including the dramatic storming of the Stasi headquarters on January 15, 1990, where demonstrators prevented the destruction of crucial files. Through these historic moments, "WIND OF CHANGE" provides an insightful look into the events that paved the way for German reunification.
Light and Glamour - History of the French Riviera
The Côte d‘Azur is not only one of the most beautiful regions of Europe, but also the most glamourous one.
Artists of life, stars and elites have met here for over 100 years. They established a unique lifestyle combining easy living and extraordinary elegance. The fame of the Côte d‘Azur is based on a glamorous and historic past that is closely interwoven with the legendary Grand Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. With never before seen archival material of the luxurious hotel, we re-live the golden years of the glamorous French Riviera.
DECLASSIFIED
Channel Description: DECLASSIFIED takes you deeper into the secrets and stories that have shaped our world.
Top Programming: Forbidden History; Naked Science; Top Secret UFO Projects Declassified; Spycraft; How the Nazis Lost the War; Super Tunnel; Roman Megastructures; History's Greatest Hoaxes.
Documentary+
Channel Description: Home to the world’s best documentaries and unscripted series -- from Academy Award-winning classics and box office hits to festival darlings and cult favorites. Nonfiction storytelling at its best, curated by the best.
Top Programming: Untold History of the United States; JFK: The Ultimate Conspiracy; Bruce Willis: All American Hero; Taylor Swift: Superstar; Britney Spears: Unbreakable; The Brink.
MagellanTV Now
Channel Description: Here at MagellanTV, it’s our mission to bring you the finest documentaries from around the world. We believe in the power of telling real stories that have defined the human experience and point the way to the future. We call it: Television Worth Watching.
If you’re like us, you feel the thrill of a great story, well told. You crave the powerful drama of history, the excitement of scientific discovery, and the awe-inspiring beauty of the natural world. You know that television should be both entertaining and smart. That’s why we continually scour the globe for documentaries with the most dramatic imagery, most cutting-edge subjects, and most authentic insights from the world’s top historians, scientists, and explorers.
MagellanTV was built by documentary filmmakers who share your passion for gripping, true stories. We add new programs every week – selecting only the best shows for our growing collection of over 3,000 of the world’s best documentary series and features.
So whether you’re passionate about history, science, nature, crime, or nearly anything else, join us and experience MagellanTV – Television Worth Watching.
Top Programming: Wildest Africa; Titans of the Deep; Wildest Islands; Diving With Sharks: The Ultimate Guide; Wildest Places; Lost River Predators.
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