The Battle of the Bulge saw a pivotal tank duel between a US M8 armored car and a German Tiger tank in the town of Saint-Vil, Belgium, where the M8 successfully destroyed the Tiger tank, highlighting the importance of understanding one's strengths and recognizing opportunities in the face of overwhelming odds. [... more]

US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White discusses the country's economic and cultural ties with the US, the impact of Russia's actions on the global stage, and the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe. He also addresses the EU's economic slump and the need for deregulation to boost business and trade. [... more]

Steve Snyder shares the true story of his father, pilot Howard Snyder, who served in the 8th Air Force during World War II. Snyder's father was shot down over Belgium and spent seven months evading capture, eventually joining the French resistance. The story highlights the bravery of the Belgian people who risked their lives to hide Snyder's father and other downed airmen. It also explores the challenges faced by the crew of the B-17 bomber, the Susan Ruth, and the ultimate sacrifice made by some of its members. [... more]

A Christmas Eve performance of Silent Night by German officer Walter Kirchhoff in 1914 sparked a temporary truce among World War I soldiers, demonstrating the power of music to bring peace and calm even in the darkest of times. [... more]

The story of pilot Howard Snyder and his crew's harrowing experiences during World War II, including being shot down over Belgium and evading capture, is a testament to the bravery and determination of the American GIs who fought against the Nazi menace. [... more]

The History Guy recounts the story of a tank duel during the Battle of the Bulge at Sainte-Vie, Belgium, where a US light armored car engaged a German heavy tank in combat, resulting in a remarkable victory for the Allies. [... more]

The History Guy recounts the extraordinary story of a US M8 armored car that defeated a German Tiger Tank in a high-stakes duel during the Battle of the Bulge, highlighting the bravery and ingenuity of the American defense of Saint-Vie. [... more]

A story of survival and determination during World War II, as told by Steve Snyder, author of Shot Down, the true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth. The crew faced numerous dangers, including mid-air collisions, anti-aircraft fire, and harsh weather conditions, but the bravery of the Belgian people who hid them is a testament to the human spirit. [... more]

Emmerich Jutner, known as the best worst counterfeiter in American history, evaded detection for a decade by producing laughably bad counterfeit bills. Meanwhile, Dave Hanson, a minor league hockey player, became an unlikely star in the classic sports movie Slapshot. In a separate story, Steve Snyder shares the harrowing tale of his father's experience as a B-17 bomber pilot in World War II, including his time in the French resistance and the bravery of the Belgian people who helped him evade capture. [... more]