Greatest 24 History Movies Editor's Choice from 1968

1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. When he allows his imprisoned wife Eleanor of Aquitaine out for a Christmas visit, they all variously plot to force him into a decision. Get info on The Lion in Winter / IMDB / YouTube

During the English Civil War, a young Roundhead seeks vengeance against a vicious witch-hunter and his henchman, who have terrorized the soldier's fiancée and wrongfully executed her uncle. More about Witchfinder General / IMDB / YouTube

The Russian aristocracy prepares for the French invasion on the eve of 1812. More about War and Peace / IMDB / YouTube

In 1854, during the Crimean War, poor planning leads to the British Light Brigade openly charging a Russian artillery position with tragic consequences. Read about The Charge of the Light Brigade / IMDB / YouTube

A war correspondent witnesses errors of the Allied Command after he and a unit of US Army Rangers land unopposed at Anzio, Italy, but later become trapped behind German lines during one of the bloodiest battles of WWII. More about Anzio / IMDB / YouTube

1552, the great Turkish Empire wants to conquer Europe, and the world. The last stand is Hungarian Kingdom, and the castle of Eger. The brave soldiers decides they will fight till the end of their lives. Get info on Stars of Eger / IMDB / YouTube

A musical biography of Gertrude Lawrence, who led a hustling and bustling life on the stage. Get info on Star! / IMDB / YouTube

Zatoichi promises to deliver a maiden safely home but finds two dangerous gangs have a mysterious interest in the young girl. Get info on Zatoichi on the Road / IMDB / YouTube

Set in 13th-century central Europe, a young boy joins the Teutonic Knights. Years later, he leaves the Crusaders, pursued by a fanatical comrade. He faces repercussions for rejecting the Holy Order. More about The Valley of the Bees / IMDB / YouTube

Based on real life events that led to tragic deaths of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria and his lover Baroness Mary Vetsera. Explore Mayerling / IMDB / YouTube

The 1746 Battle of Culloden, the last land battle fought in the British Isles and the battle that ensured that Scotland was controlled by England. Info on Culloden / IMDB / YouTube

In the fifth and final of the Angélique series, the beautiful heroine is sold into a sultan's harem. Explore Angelique and the Sultan / IMDB / YouTube

A working class teenager comes of age in 1910s rural Sweden, moving from job to job and meeting a variety of individuals who gradually shape his future. See more about Here Is Your Life / IMDB / YouTube

A dramatization of the 24-hour period in which the Japanese government was deadlocked over the decision to accept or reject the Allies' demand for an unconditional surrender following the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Look into Japan's Longest Day / IMDB / YouTube

A mysterious, knife-throwing Viking warrior protects a young peasant woman and her son from the clutches of a evil regent bent on claiming the title of King and the woman for himself. More about Knives of the Avenger / IMDB / YouTube

A French resistance group liberates some prisoners from the German. Could one of the prisoners be a spy? Find out about Shock Troops / IMDB / YouTube

Mixing animation with live-action, Saul Bass' Why Man Creates is an eight-part meditation on the nature and struggle of creativity. Check out Why Man Creates / IMDB / YouTube

The end of Trajan's Dacian Wars (106 AD), when south western Dacia was transformed into a Roman province: Roman Dacia. Details on Columna / IMDB / YouTube

Set in the 19th century Warsaw. The indolence of aristocrats who, secure with their pensions, are too lazy to undertake new business risks, frustrates Wokulski. His ability to make money is respected but his lack of family and social rank is condescended to. Because of his help (in secret) to the doll's impecunious but influential father, the girl becomes aware of. Details on Lalka / IMDB / YouTube

Richard Gatling wants to offer the machine gun he has invented to the government, but Tarpas has other ideas and kidnaps the man along with his prototype. Tanner then tries to track them down. Get info on Gatling Gun / IMDB / YouTube

This classic (Greek) tale tells how a noble youth accidentally marries his own mother, kills his own father (deliberately) and ends up paying a terrible price for invoking the wrath of the Gods. Info on Oedipus the King / IMDB / YouTube

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich exposes the darkest chapter in history, from Adolf Hitler's rise to power as a Nazi demagogue to his ultimate fatal mistakes. Researchers spent decades uncovering shocking footage of war, carnage and genocide and examined government documents and interviews with Hitler's closest associates to discover how one man led his nation a. Info on The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich / IMDB / YouTube

While King Louis X of France is on a campaign, Queen Marguerite is reigning in Paris. During this time, the inhabitants of the city are disturbed by mysterious murders near a tower. Details on Der Turm der verbotenen Liebe / IMDB / YouTube

The Mayflower journey as seen through the experiences of a church mouse. Find out about Mouse on the Mayflower / IMDB / YouTube