6. The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara
IMDb rating: 8.2
This entry on our list of best history documentaries on YouTube was among the most recommended by our sources. The documentary explores the life of Robert S. McNamara, former U.S. Secretary of Defense under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. While talking about his life, McNamara also talks about the history events he witnessed, his involvements in World War II and Vietnam War while also discussing the nature of modern conflicts. This documentary won the Academy Award for the Best Documentary Feature in 2003.
