America's Master Plan For The Pacific Theater | World War II In Colour

In 1945 Japan knew it was facing defeat. Only a few of their defensive ring of island bases remained. The mainland had been cut off from vital supplies of food, fuel and materials. This however wouldn't stop them fighting to the last man. 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 last survivors of the Great War share their stories of courage, sacrifice, and tragedy. This six-part series starts in 1914, capturing the wave of patriotism that soon turned into the harsh reality of war. Hear firsthand accounts of soldiers' experiences on the Western Front, their encounters with death, and the unbreakable bonds formed amidst the chaos. 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

Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Northern France is still the most ambitious amphibious military operation of all time. It took years of planning and an enormous amount of resources but was a complete success. This success was far from guaranteed however. 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

Operation Sea Lion, Adolf Hitler's audacious plan to invade Britain during the Second World War. Explore the factors that thwarted Hitler's ambitions, from the resilience of the Royal Navy to the heroic efforts of the RAF during the Battle of Britain. In this documentary, uncover the strategic battles, the technological innovations, and the sheer determination that saved Britain from invasion. 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

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

It's no secret that in WW2, Hitler's Nazis looted the world of valuable art and treasures. But despite ransacking entire countries, this was never quite enough. This treasure hunt would cross over into the world of religious fiction when they became obsessed with finding The Holy Grail.