Nazi Victims Find Haven in America

An army troop ship of over 860 refugees from Europe sails into New York Harbor. These people were victims of Nazi persecution; many of them spent long, terrible months in concentration camps.

1:50m watch

Related Videos

The Nazi Vaccine Program Born Out of Wartime Crisis

During World War II, as a deadly bacterial disease spread across the Eastern Front, Nazi officials turned to controversial measures in a desperate effort to develop and mass-produce a vaccine for millions at risk.

Inside the Secret Operation to Capture Adolf Eichmann

Disguised as ordinary businessmen in 1960 Buenos Aires, a covert team tracks down Adolf Eichmann, one of the chief architects of the Holocaust, and undertakes a daring mission to kidnap him and bring him to Israel to face justice.

How Coffee Fueled American Troops in WWII

The War Department considered coffee an essential element of the troops' diet. In 1942, coffee became so critical to the war efforts that Americans back home rationed coffee to preserve stocks for the soldiers.

Allied Forces Hunt for Stolen WWII Relics

Allied forces uncover valuable artworks and other treasures hidden by Nazi Germany, but one piece in particular has a more symbolic meaning.