Christmas Truce of 1914

Behind the fierce frontline clashes of World War II, a hidden battle rages—one of espionage, deception and codebreaking. In rural England, a group of brilliant academics races to crack Germany’s seemingly unbreakable Enigma code, helping to change the course of the war. See more in this clip from World War II with Tom Hanks, Season 1, Episode 9, “Secrets and Lies.”

A naval engineer’s failed attempt to stabilize sensitive ship equipment accidentally sends a spring tumbling down a shelf, sparking the creation of the Slinky, a simple misfire that bounces its way into becoming one of the most beloved toys of all time.

Uncover the reasons behind centuries of line warfare, how battlefield tactics evolved and what brought the era of fighting in lines to an end.

What do you do with superglue that instantly sticks to everything?