Videos · 5-Minute Videos · May 27, 2019
D-Day
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in northern France. Their goal: to liberate Western Europe from Nazi tyranny. From a distance, it might seem that victory was…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Dec 06, 2021
Pearl Harbor: A Day That Lives in Infamy
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Imperial Navy bombed the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor. The surprise attack shocked the nation and brought it into a world war. To this day, it remains seared in…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Nov 08, 2021
Arab, Israeli, and Proud
Yoseph Haddad has served in the Israel Defense Forces. He’s also an Arab. Why would an Arab volunteer to join the Israeli military? If Israel really is an apartheid state, why would Haddad be proud…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Jan 17, 2022
Does Israel Occupy the West Bank?
How many times have you heard that Israel "occupies" the West Bank? But have you ever asked yourself whether that’s true? Or even what it means? Eugene Kontorovich, professor of law at George Mason…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Mar 21, 2022
Israel: What Would You Do?
The first responsibility of every government is to keep its citizens safe from invasion, violence, and terror. So why is it that when Israel defends itself, much of the world sees it as the villain?…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Nov 11, 2019
Who Should Win the Nobel Peace Prize?
They’ve saved the free world more than once. And they’re on the job preserving the peace right now. When it comes to making the world a more secure place for good and decent people everywhere, this…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · May 18, 2020
The Fallen Soldier
Others have made the ultimate sacrifice so that you could be free. Remember them—today, and always. A moving tribute, written and narrated by former Navy SEAL and author Jocko Willink. Take our…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Dec 23, 2019
Understanding Napoleon
He was the most famous man of his time – so much so that his name still defines his age. Born on an obscure island into humble circumstances, he rose to conquer a continent. Yet most today know…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Oct 20, 2025
Do Women Belong in Combat?
Michelle Thibeau served in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command in Afghanistan. As a woman and a soldier, she knows that there are many roles in the armed forces that women can and should fill.…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Dec 07, 2015
Israel: The World's Most Moral Army
Is the Israeli military a paragon of morality and wartime ethics? Or is it an oppressive force that targets innocent Palestinian civilians and commits war crimes as a matter of policy? Colonel…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Nov 26, 2017
An Arab Muslim in the Israeli Army
Why would an Arab Muslim serve in the Israeli military? Because he, like many Israeli Arabs, proudly defend the nation that has given them freedom and opportunity. Mohammad Kabiya, Israeli Air Force…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Sep 08, 2014
Was it Wrong to Drop the Atom Bomb on Japan?
In recent years, many academics and others have condemned President Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as unnecessary and immoral. Yet this…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · May 26, 2014
Why America's Military Must Be Strong
Over the past century there have been periods when the American military has been dominant and periods when it has not. Renowned British historian Andrew Roberts examines the consequences of a weak…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Mar 19, 2015
Why America Invaded Iraq
Why did America invade Iraq in 2003? Was it for oil? Or was it because Saddam Hussein was a mass-murdering dictator who harbored terrorists and threatened the region with Weapons of Mass Destruction?…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · May 30, 2016
Why Did America Fight the Korean War?
What was the Korean War? And why was America involved in such a faraway conflict? Was the United States' sacrifice—35,000 killed, over 100,000 wounded—worth it? Historian Victor Davis Hanson, Senior…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · May 29, 2017
Why Did America Fight the Vietnam War?
Why did America fight the Vietnam War? The military suffered over 58,000 casualties, and America withdrew in defeat. What for? Historian Victor Davis Hanson explains. Take our American Wars quiz.
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Dec 31, 2018
WWI: The War That Changed Everything
Think of all the horrors of the 20th Century: The Holocaust. The Bolshevik Revolution. The Cold War. Were it not for the assassination of one Austro-Hungarian archduke in 1914, none of those events…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Jun 23, 2014
The Truth about the Vietnam War
Did the United States win or lose the Vietnam War? We are taught that it was a resounding loss for America, one that proves that intervening in the affairs of other nations is usually misguided. The…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Sep 09, 2019
Reconstruction: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The period immediately following the Civil War (1865 -1877) is known as Reconstruction. Its promising name belies what turned out to be the greatest missed opportunity in American history. Where did…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · May 24, 2015
Should America Be the World's Policeman?
Should America be the world's policeman? Does the world even need a policeman? Or would humanity be better off if America weren't the dominant military superpower? Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Nov 02, 2021
Today Is Veterans Day with Elisha Krauss
Teach children to respect our veterans as they travel back in time with Otto the bulldog and his best friend Dennis to meet Uncle Sam and learn about the branches of the U.S. military. Your kiddos…
Worksheets
"Otto's Tales: Today Is Veterans Day" Worksheet
This K–2 calendar worksheet helps students build essential time and weather skills by practicing days of the week, months of the year, seasons, temperature, and more. Paired with the Veterans Day…
Lesson Plans
"Otto's Tales: Today Is Veterans Day" Lesson Plan
In this heartfelt K–2 lesson plan, students discover why we honor the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s military. Through Otto’s journey, young learners explore key vocabulary, meet…
Videos · Craftory · Apr 02, 2021
Military Appreciation Wreath
We love our military! Craft your own no-sew DIY wreath — to honor our troops and show how much we appreciate them. Buy your copy of Otto's Tales: Today Is Veterans Day! on Amazon Return to Kids Shows
Worksheets
"Craftory: Military Appreciation Wreath" Instructions
Learn how to create a heartfelt military appreciation wreath with simple materials, perfect for patriotic children. This easy step-by-step guide encourages creativity while teaching kids about…