Arnhem Bridge, 1944: John Frost’s Stand and a Bridge Too Far

In 1988, following a deadly attack on a bus near Israel's nuclear facility, Defense Minister Yitzhak Rabin ordered a high-stakes secret mission. Operating 1,500 miles from home, Israel’s elite special forces unit, Sayeret Matkal, alongside Mossad, planned "Operation Show of Force." Disguised as tourists and backed by naval and air support, commandos infiltrated Tunis to target PLO commander Abu Jihad inside his heavily guarded villa. This high-quality historical documentary reveals the intelligence, deceptive tactics, and dramatic execution behind one of the most ambitious special forces operations in modern military history. 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. This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

This Eddie Murphy documentary explores the rise of a comedy superstar. From Saturday Night Live and legendary stand-up specials to massive Hollywood box-office hits, see how Eddie Murphy redefined American comedy and changed cinema forever. Director : Lucy Ciara McCutcheon Cast : Scott Alexander, Craig Brewer, Jamie Lee Curtis Original title: EDDIE MURPHY: AS HIMSELF

Seven men lined up. Two fake cops. Then the Thompson guns start. Step into the Lincoln Park garage and the moment that turned Al Capone from local boss to a national obsession. This cinematic deep dive follows the feud with Bugs Moran, the Cadillac pull-up, and the staged “police” frisk that erupted into one of America’s most infamous killings. But the massacre is only the door. We trace Capone’s reinvention from scar-hiding nightclub bouncer to media maestro in an apron hosting reporters, the rise of the Secret Six, and the unlikely weapon that finally stuck: a ledger’s initials and forensic accounting. Discover why Judge James Wilkerson swapped juries on day one, how a single interview with the IRS backfired, and what Alcatraz changed for the world’s most talked-about gangster. Watch to uncover the turns you think you know and the motives, methods, and myths you definitely don’t.

Discover the real story behind Elvis and Priscilla - from a chance meeting in Germany to the heartbreak that followed fame, love, and controversy. In this deep dive, we unravel the true saga of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu, tracing their journey from Elvis's humble beginnings in Mississippi to his meteoric rise as the King of Rock and Roll. You'll learn how Elvis's early love for gospel and blues shaped his sound, how Memphis became the crucible of his artistry, and how he rocketed from a shy teenager to a global superstar. The video explores the turbulence of his conscription into the Army, the tragic loss of his mother, and the fateful encounter with a 14-year-old Priscilla in West Germany that would forever change both their lives. We chronicle the complexities of their relationship: the secrecy and scrutiny due to their age gap, Priscilla's transformation under Elvis's influence, and the pressures of fame that drove them together and, ultimately, apart. The story delves into their Las Vegas wedding, the birth of Lisa Marie, the struggles with infidelity, addiction, and personal

A child of the Panthers. A prodigy with a pen. A target in Times Square. This episode traces Tupac Shakur’s extraordinary climb and the forces that shaped him long before the fame. From Afeni Shakur’s radical roots to Mutulu’s influence, we follow Pac through Harlem stages, Baltimore School for the Arts, and Digital Underground — toward the breakthrough of 2Pacalypse Now and the tenderness of Dear Mama. Then the night at Quad Recording Studios changes everything. Why did the room upstairs feel so wrong? What did Pac see that made him check himself out of the hospital within hours? Inside Rikers, his reading list, a marriage, and a vow to come out different — before All Eyez on Me rewrites chart history and the East West feud hits boiling point. Finally, Las Vegas, unanswered questions, and the legacy Afeni fought to protect. Watch to uncover the overlooked family history, the courtrooms, the studio sessions, and the clues that still provoke debate. The story is bigger — and more human — than the headlines ever showed.

Inside Operation Mushtarak, the massive 2010 Allied offensive to reclaim the Taliban stronghold of Marjah in Helmand Province. Experience the raw combat reality faced by US Marines as they navigate deadly IED networks, elite sniper fire, and brutal room-to-room combat while attempting to execute President Obama’s counterinsurgency 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. 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