S2.E18 ∙ Episode #2.18

Fourteen poignant stories of Holocaust survivors, who recall in 26 minutes each an important and painful episode in their life and in WWII History.

Narrated by Ray Martin, this two-part series showcases two Australian families and their survival through the worst world wars in history. The stories are told by the family members and then dramatically re-created for the modern audience.

The central storyline is about the youth and the national contribution of Manto Mavrogenous, outlining, at the same time, the courage and actions of various personalities of the Greek Revolution of 1821, mainly of the members of the Filiki Eteria. The story begins in 1815 and takes place in Trieste, Odessa, Petersburg, Vienna, and Greece. It concerns the desire of the Greeks for liberation, the role of foreign forces, international diplomacy, and the friction among the Greeks themselves. The main character is Manto Mavrogenous. The Ypsilantis brothers, Ioannis Kapodistrias, Chancellor Metternich, and members of the Filiki Eteria Nikolaos Skoufas, Emmanouil Xanthos, and Athanasios Tsakalov play an important role.

Commissioned in 1940, HMS Upholder under Lt. Cmdr. Malcolm Wanklyn sank 17 ships before lost with all hands in 1942. His courage and success made him the most decorated WWII Royal Navy sub captain.

From the horse-mounted regiments that birthed our nation to the armored machines paving the front lines, cavalry units have changed warfare and the outcome of battles for over 200 years. Learn about their traditions and legacy in U.S. CAVALRY!