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Bugging Hitler's Soldiers

Bugging Hitler's Soldiers

Secrets of the Dead

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The Man Who Saved the World

The Man Who Saved the World

Secrets of the Dead

A USSR submarine commander who likely averted WWIII.

60 min.

Airmen and the Headhunters - Preview

Airmen and the Headhunters - Preview

Secrets of the Dead

Airs Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Japanese SuperSub - Preview

Japanese SuperSub - Preview

Secrets of the Dead

Airs Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

"Blackbeard's Lost Ship" - Preview

"Blackbeard's Lost Ship" - Preview

Secrets of the Dead

Airs Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

"Doping for Gold" - Preview

"Doping for Gold" - Preview

Secrets of the Dead

Airs Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

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