War Stories

In the tranquil French countryside lies a ghost village, frozen in time since one of the most horrific war crimes of WW2. On June 10, 1944, Nazi SS troops entered the village of Oradour-sur-Glane and, in a brutal act of retribution, massacred 643 unarmed civilians. This documentary, featuring a rare firsthand account from a survivor, explores the full story of the atrocity and the poignant decision to preserve the village's ruins forever as a monument to history's cruelest lessons. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

This definitive documentary chronicles the pivotal final years of World War 2, from 1942 to 1945. It explores the major campaigns and turning points across the globe, including the brutal ground war on the Eastern Front, the decisive naval battles in the Pacific, and the strategic bombing of Germany and Japan. The narrative uncovers how these events, from the Battle of Stalingrad to the D-Day landings, led to the total collapse of the Axis powers and shaped the modern world. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

This video takes a different approach to the start of WW2, exploring the events that led to the conflict from a global perspective, not just a European one. It challenges the common belief that the war began with Germany's invasion of Poland by delving into the Second Sino-Japanese War, which started in 1937. It highlights the brutal reality of the war on the ground, emphasizing the human cost for soldiers and civilians, before moving on to key moments in the early stages of the war, including the Battle of Britain, the Blitz, and the attack on Pearl Harbor, ultimately setting the stage for the global conflict that would unfold. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like

This documentary chronicles the final chaotic weeks of the war in Europe through the eyes of Allied cameramen. It features incredible, rarely seen color footage, including the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, the liberation of Pilsen, and the final moments of prominent Nazi figures. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

In the final weeks of the war, American forces swept across southern Germany. This documentary, featuring rare color footage, chronicles the last days of the Third Reich from the perspective of the US military. From the brutal street-to-street fighting in Nuremberg to the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, this is the story of how the war ended for the American forces and the German people. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Witness the final days of the Nazi regime through rare, high-quality color film shot by Hollywood director George Stevens. As American forces advanced into Germany in April 1945, Stevens and his team documented not only the military push but also the human cost of war. This documentary features incredible footage of the German surrender, the shocking discovery of concentration camps like Buchenwald, and the historic Elbe Day, where US and Soviet troops met to symbolically end the war in Europe. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

This video is a documentary exploring four of the 20th century's most successful military masterminds who used guerrilla warfare to defeat larger, more powerful enemies: Mao Zedong, Tito, Fidel Castro, and Võ Nguyên Giáp. It highlights how these leaders adapted and perfected irregular warfare tactics to achieve their political and revolutionary goals, earning them a place among history's great military thinkers. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Operation Barbarossa was the largest military invasion in history, launched by Nazi Germany against the Soviet Union in 1941. It was a war of annihilation driven by Nazi ideology and a desire for "living space" in the east. The campaign, however, was fundamentally flawed from the start. This documentary uses rare archival footage and expert analysis to examine how the German Blitzkrieg faltered, the immense scale of the conflict, and why the Wehrmacht's initial successes ultimately led to its undoing on the Eastern Front. We explore the strategic errors, the brutal war crimes, and the stubborn Soviet resistance that proved to be the turning point of World War 2. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

This documentary uses rare, uncensored color footage filmed by American military cameramen, including a team led by Hollywood director George Stevens, to show the final months of WW2 on the Western Front. Witness the fall of major German cities like Cologne and Frankfurt, the historic crossing of the Rhine, and the everyday struggles of both Allied soldiers and German civilians as the Third Reich collapses. This unique film provides an authentic, high-quality look into the end of the war and the beginning of the occupation. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

This documentary explores four military masterminds: Winston Churchill, Nikita Khrushchev, George S. Patton, and Anwar Sadat. Discover how they used cunning and deception to achieve victory in even the most dire circumstances. From the use of a dead body to trick Hitler into moving troops away from Sicily, to a phantom army that secured the success of the D-Day landings, these stories reveal the art of misinformation and psychological warfare. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

This documentary explores the vast, secret network of underground factories and bunkers built by the Third Reich. With Allied bombing raids intensifying, the Nazis moved their war production into massive subterranean complexes, using forced labor under horrific conditions. The film reveals the remains of these ambitious projects, from bomb-proof aircraft factories and V-2 missile assembly plants to secret sites for developing chemical weapons. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

The documentary reveals how tthe top military commanders of the 21st century revolutionized warfare and cemented their place in history. From the battlefields of World War 2 and Vietnam to the Gulf War, we explore the unique tactics and personalities that shaped modern military strategy. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

In June 1967, Israel faced overwhelming odds against a coalition of Arab nations, yet achieved an astonishing victory in just six days. This documentary delves into the strategic brilliance and audacious tactics that defined the Six-Day War. Discover how Moshe Dayan's leadership, coupled with decisive preemptive strikes and superior execution, not only secured Israel's survival but fundamentally reshaped the Middle East. Was it the perfect military operation? War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Step into the shadows of the Third Reich and discover the chilling truth about Adolf Hitler's inner circle. This documentary unmasks the loyal but ruthless figures who transformed Hitler's twisted vision into a horrific reality. From Himmler's cold brutality to Goebbels's propaganda genius, explore the lives and roles of the men who built a regime of unprecedented destruction. Delve into the historical background, uncover their motivations, and understand how they fueled one of history's darkest chapters. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Why Hitler's Inner circle Placed Their Trust In The Fuhrer This documentary delves into the chilling stories of Adolf Hitler's inner circle—the men who fueled his ambitions and carried out the darkest deeds of the Third Reich. Discover how personal ambition, fanatical loyalty, and a shared descent into madness defined the lives of the men who stood beside the Führer until their final, desperate end. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Explore the tumultuous history of the Weimar Republic, Germany's first attempt at democracy after WW1. This documentary uncovers the economic despair, political instability, and national humiliation that led to its collapse. We examine how the Treaty of Versailles, hyperinflation, and the Great Depression created a vacuum of power that a young Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party were able to exploit. Discover the fateful decisions that paved the way for the Second World War and the rise of a totalitarian state. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

This documentary takes you inside the Attack on Pearl Harbor, exploring the unprovoked Japanese assault on December 7th, 1941. Discover the key decisions, personal accounts, and military blunders that led to this historic day. We then follow the full story of the Pacific War, from the island-hopping campaigns of Iwo Jima and Okinawa to the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which finally forced Japan's surrender and ended World War II. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Uncover the devastating truth behind Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's ill-fated invasion of the Soviet Union. This documentary reveals how strategic miscalculations and a brutal ideology of annihilation doomed the Nazi war effort from the start. Featuring rare color footage and expert analysis, we delve into the savage realities of the Eastern Front, the vital contributions of Soviet women, and the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad, exploring why this became the psychological turning point of World War 2. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

From D-Day to Berlin: The Allied Victory in Europe By early 1944, five years into World War II, the tide had turned against the expanding Nazi Empire, leading to the crucial Allied invasion of Northern Europe on D-Day, June 6, 1944. This massive assault, coupled with Soviet advances from the east, trapped Hitler in a continental vise, culminating in his suicide on April 30, 1945, and Germany's unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

A look at the early years of the German invasion of The Soviet Union, a time where the seemingly unstoppable advance of the Wehrmacht looked to have beaten the largest nation on the planet. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Step inside the Führerbunker during the final, desperate days of WW2 in Europe as Adolf Hitler's grip on reality slips away. This documentary explores the claustrophobic world 28 feet underground, where Hitler, surrounded by his closest allies, clung to power for 105 more days as the Red Army closed in on Berlin. Discover the historical context of his tyrannical reign, from his rise to power to the devastating decisions that led to his downfall. Witness the chilling final moments of the man who plunged the world into war. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Explore Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's catastrophic invasion of the Soviet Union in WW2. This documentary uncovers the brutal reality of the Eastern Front, from the initial blitzkrieg to the Red Army's desperate defense. Discover how Nazi racial ideology fueled a war of annihilation and ultimately led to Germany's downfall. Featuring rare archival footage and expert analysis, this is the definitive story of WW2's most brutal campaign. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Experience the grueling 13-week training course of Thailand's Marine Recon, an elite special forces unit. Witness recruits pushed to their absolute limits, enduring relentless physical and mental challenges from jungle survival and amphibious assaults to live-fire exercises. Discover what it truly takes to earn the coveted Marine Recon badge and join the ranks of Thailand's most formidable warriors. This documentary provides an exclusive look into one of the world's toughest military training programs. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Explore the legendary bombers of World War II that transcended mere fame to become icons of aerial warfare. Includes the history of iconic planes such as the Avro Lancaster, B-29 Superfortress, Junkers Ju 88 and the Ju 87 Stuka. Learn about the unique qualities—design genius, reliability, and sheer luck—that solidified their place in history and forever changed the landscape of combat aviation. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

This powerful documentary uncovers personal stories of unimaginable suffering, extraordinary resistance, and the enduring human spirit. Through an exploration of surviving objects and witness testimony, discover the haunting story of the Holocaust, from the tragic fate of children to daring escapes and the daily horrors of the "death factory". War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Heinrich Müller, the elusive head of the Gestapo, remains one of WW2's most mysterious figures. This documentary uncovers his chilling journey from a humble Bavarian background to orchestrating Nazi Germany's brutal secret police. Explore Müller's key role in suppressing dissent, his deep involvement in the Holocaust, and the persistent theories surrounding his disappearance in 1945. Was he captured, did he escape, or did he die in the chaos of Berlin? War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Six years and one day after Hitler invaded Poland, WW2 ended, but at an unimaginable human cost. This documentary explores the grim realities of "Total War," from the Eastern Front's brutal Battle of Kursk to the horrors of the Burma "Death Railway," the devastating famines in Asia and Europe, and the dramatic fall of Mussolini in Italy. Discover the stories of millions for whom WW2 was truly hell on Earth. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

A documentary exploring the life of Reinhard Heydrich, the high ranking SS officer and one of the principle architects of The Final Solution who was killed by Czech resistance fighters in 1942. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

From the Soviet Union's relentless advance on the Eastern Front and the Allied landings on D-Day, to the brutal Battle of the Bulge and the fierce island hopping in the Pacific Theater, this documentary reveals the immense human cost of victory. Explore the strategic decisions and desperate struggles that led to the collapse of Nazi Germany and the ultimate surrender of Japan. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

The Nazi nuclear program was fuelled using heavy water made at the Vemork hydroelectricity plant in Norway.With the fate of WW2 hanging in the balance it was crucial that the allies kept nuclear weapons out of Hitler's hands at any cost. This feat was pulled off by a team of Norwegian commandoes who have been almost forgotten to history. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

In the crucible of World War 2, some chose survival through desperate alliances, while others embraced outright betrayal. Explore the complex story of Anton Mussert, leader of the Dutch Nazi party, and his collaboration with Hitler during WWII. Was he naive, evil, or simply a man who abandoned his principles for power? This episode delves into his rise, betrayal of the Dutch people, and the devastating consequences of his actions. Discover the untold history of the Netherlands under Nazi occupation and the tragic fate of its Jewish population. Ioannis Rallis was the third and final Prime Minister of the German occupation of Greece during WW2. He collaborated with the Nazis in an attempt to stamp out communism in his country but in the process betrayed his fellow countrymen. Facing the seemingly unstoppable might of the Soviet Union, Finnish Marshal Gustaf Mannerheim came to an uncomfortable conclusion: the enemy of my enemy is my friend. To defend his nation, he struck a deal with Hitler and Nazi Germany, walking a dangerous line between survival and complicity. The Schutzmannschaft were formed in

Explore the chilling story of Rudolf Höss, the notorious commandant of Auschwitz. This documentary uncovers his early life, rise through the SS, and the horrifying efficiency with which he oversaw the murder of over a million people. From his meticulous administration to his shocking lack of remorse, delve into the mind of the man who turned Auschwitz into the epicenter of the Holocaust. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Explore the harrowing events of 1942, a pivotal year in the Second World War. This documentary delves into the catastrophic Battle of Stalingrad, a turning point on the Eastern Front that decimated German forces and thwarted Hitler's plans. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

On D-Day, June 6th, 1944, a small force of British light infantry launched Operation Deadstick, a daring glider assault to seize two crucial bridges in Normandy. Their mission: capture and hold the Orne River and Caen Canal bridges, preventing German Panzer divisions from reaching the invasion beaches. This is the incredible, untold story of the 181 men who faced overwhelming odds, repelled fierce German counterattacks, and secured Pegasus Bridge, a pivotal objective that proved essential to the success of the entire D-Day operation. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

December 1914. After 5 months of war, both the Germans and the Allies have dug themselves in behind impenetrable lines. Faced with this siege, the soldiers will bring back into use an old weapon that they will modernize: mines, blowing up enemy fortifications from beneath.. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

At the beginning of 1942, war wages on the battlefields in Eastern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Pacific. By the end of the year several seismic shifts would have taken place on all of these fronts, turning the tide of the entire conflict. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Between September 1944 and February 1945, US troops fought one of their longest battle in history, one so punishing soldiers called it 'The Meat Grinder' or 'Death Factory'. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Explore the devastating history of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi extermination camp. This documentary uncovers the chilling efficiency of the "Death Factory," from the use of Zyklon B gas to the systematic erasure of victim identities. Witness the extraordinary efforts to preserve priceless artifacts and hear harrowing survivor testimonies. Learn about the courage of those who resisted and the enduring legacy of Auschwitz as a testament to human resilience and the ultimate cost of hatred. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

This documentary dives into the pivotal year of 1942, exploring the dramatic immediate aftermath of Pearl Harbor. Witness Japan's lightning conquests and Germany's U-boat terror, contrasted with America's unprecedented industrial mobilization that transformed the Allied war effort. From the Battle of the Atlantic to the brutal Pacific theater, discover how the war's tide began to turn by the end of this single, dramatic year. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

In one of WW2's most bizarre encounters, American soldiers formed an unlikely alliance with Wehrmacht troops, who had defected from the Nazis. Together, alongside French VIP prisoners, they defended Castle Itter in Austria against a fanatical SS attack on May 5, 1945. This desperate stand protected the high-profile French captives in the war's waning hours, highlighting an extraordinary moment of former enemies uniting against a common, more extreme foe. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's story begins with good ideas and ideals and ends in bloody chaos. On the one hand, he helped carry Iran into modernity. His wealth was legendary, and his marriages made tabloid headlines for years. However, his name also stands for a time of human rights violations, vicious oppression and intolerance. Had Shah Reza Pahlavi not come to power, it's unlikely that radical Islam would have the widespread political and brutal effects it has today. The film shows what has remained of the legacy of the regime after the Islamic Revolution to this day combining his biography with the social, political, economic and religious tendencies of the time. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Uncover the thrilling true story of "The Heavy Water War" during WW2, a desperate Allied effort to prevent Nazi Germany from developing an atomic bomb. This documentary details the critical role of heavy water in nuclear fission and the audacious covert operations, including the daring "Operation Gunnerside," undertaken by Norwegian commandos to sabotage the Vemork plant in occupied Norway. Witness the high-stakes race for the ultimate weapon and the unsung heroes who risked everything to stop Hitler's nuclear ambitions. This is the programme 'Secrets of World War II'. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

In 1942, German U-boats secretly landed Nazi saboteurs on American shores in "Operation Pastorius," a daring plot to cripple US industry and morale. This documentary reveals the extraordinary story of these agents, their infiltration, and the FBI's swift response, turning what Hitler intended as a devastating blow into a monumental intelligence failure. Discover the hidden battle fought on America's home front during World War 2. This is the programme 'Secrets of World War II'. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Discover the astonishing true story of Bletchley Park, the secret hub where brilliant minds cracked the German Enigma code during WW2. This documentary explores the ingenuity behind the Enigma machine, the pivotal contributions of Polish codebreakers, and how "Ultra" intelligence profoundly impacted every major theater of the war, from the Battle of the Atlantic to D-Day. Learn why this monumental achievement remained a closely guarded secret for decades and how it irrevocably altered the course of history. This is the programme 'Secrets of World War II'. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

In 1941 with most of Europe was under Nazi Occupation, Hitler looked East. He decided to declare total war on the USSR, a huge landmass that would provide his thousand-year Reich with land and resources. What would follow would be one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

Operation Minemeat was an Allied plan to covertly feed disinformation to Nazi Germany in an attempt to divert their forces to the wrong positions along the French Coast. The fortifications on the 'Atlantic Wall' posed a daunting task for the Allied forces to tackle during D-Day, and any success in this mission would save countless lives. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

World War 2 created many impossible decisions for the people who fell victim to this all-consuming war. While some resisted, others collaborated. Discover the stories of some of WW2's most controversial and infamous collaborators. In WW2 Vidkun Quisling collaborated with Nazi Germany to seize power in his home country of Norway. His name is so closely associated with betrayal that his second name became slang for traitor in several languages. His despicable actions sent his own countrymen to the grave but by the end of the war would see him executed. In WW2, Nazi spy Hermann Görtz launched a secret mission over the British Isles, aiming to contact IRA collaborators and execute "Plan Kathleen", the Nazi invasion of Northern Ireland. This bizarre tale of collaboration reveals how the IRA, driven by anti-British sentiment, sought German aid for a united Ireland. Discover how this alliance unfolded, its impact on Anglo-Irish relations, and why it became an "embarrassment" for the IRA. Pre-WW2, Amin al-Husseini held the position of Grand Mufti of Jerusalem. In the WW2 years his nationalist views and anti-Zionist beliefs

In 1940, with Europe fallen, Britain faced Hitler alone. This is the gripping story of the Battle of Britain, where the RAF's "Few" defied the Luftwaffe in the skies. From the intense dogfights above the English Channel to the terrifying nights of the Blitz over London, relive the moments that defined a nation and changed the course of World War II. This is the Battle of Britain - a testament to the human spirit under fire. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.