1939-1941: Why Was Hitler So Successful In The Early Years Of WW2?

1939 would see the outbreak of WWII, Hitler sets off his blitzkrieg across Europe and after the popularity from taking Poland and France the tide begins to turn. With a defiant Russia on the East and the American & British on the West the Nazis look to the Jewish population to vent their anger. With the war all but lost and with the German population left in an acute state of shock Hitler and the Nazi Party would carry out one more act of terror and then die but their legacy would live on...

Despite the dizzying success of Hitler's Blitzkrieg in conquering most of Europe at the start of WW2, the warning signs of a German defeat were already showing. This early success gave Hitler enormous confidence in his armies and his ability as a military leader. This overconfidence would eventually be what buried Nazi Germany. 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

In May 1945, the Battle of Berlin marked the final chapter of World War 2 in Europe. Hitler's forces faced the overwhelming might of the Red Army in a desperate, brutal defense of the city. With Berlin fortified and flak towers standing as imposing strongholds, the Nazis clung to their collapsing regime. Soviet forces, determined to claim victory, suffered immense casualties but ultimately overran the city. The battle was a devastating culmination of the war, with atrocities on all sides and the destruction of Hitler's so-called "Thousand-Year Reich." Explore the dramatic collapse of a city and a dictator. 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

Explore the key moments that shifted the balance in World War 2. From the intense battles of the Pacific Theater to Mussolini's downfall, this detailed documentary dives deep into the strategies, failures, and turning points that shaped the outcome of the war. Witness the Eastern Front's brutality and the pivotal moments when the tide truly turned in one of the most devastating conflicts in 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. You can find more from us on

Inside The Most One-Sided War In Modern History In early 1991, the world watched live as Operation Desert Storm was launched. Spearheaded by the US, a massive 39-nation coalition assembled to liberate Kuwait from Saddam Hussein’s invading forces. Facing the fourth-largest army in the world, Allied air and ground forces achieved a decisive victory in just 100 hours. Featuring harrowing accounts from downed pilots held as prisoners of war, this documentary details the rapid campaign, the controversy of the Highway of Death, and how this short conflict reshaped the Middle East forever. 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

Experience the definitive breakdown of Operation Overlord and the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944. This premium documentary explores the titanic clash between General Eisenhower’s invading forces and Hitler’s formidable Atlantic Wall. Discover the immense logistical feat of the top-secret Mulberry artificial harbors, the high-stakes gamble of the Allied airborne drop, and the brutal reality faced by soldiers on the five Normandy beaches. Witness how human ingenuity and sheer grit pierced the heart of Nazi Germany to open the Western Front in WW2. 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