Battle of the Bulge - How Tanks Turned the Tide of World War II

In May 1940, Germany’s invasion of the Netherlands and Belgium drew the strongest British and French forces north. The real blow then came through the Ardennes, where German armored divisions broke through, reached the Channel coast, and trapped the Allied armies against the sea. This documentary retraces the road to Dunkirk, from the collapse of Allied strategy and the battles for Boulogne, Calais and Lille to Operation Dynamo and the arrival of the Little Ships. Under constant air attack, nearly 338,000 British, French and Belgian troops escaped, while thousands of others fought, died or were captured buying them time. Documentary: Dunkirk Directed by: Bruce Vigar Production: Leading Edge TV Production, Demand Digital Limited (2017)

Discover the definitive history of the Eastern Front in WW2. This premium documentary explores how the German war machine clashed with Soviet defense in depth, enduring brutal winters, total civilian mobilization, and ruthless scorched-earth tactics. Trace the unfolding drama from the gates of Moscow to the agonizing Siege of Leningrad and the catastrophic encirclement of the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad. Witness how a nation united to shatter the myth of Nazi invincibility in the costliest conflict 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. 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

Step into the real stories behind World War II as German, Polish, and Russian soldiers recount the battles of Poland 1939 and Berlin 1945. In this powerful documentary, hear firsthand accounts from men who stood on opposite sides of history - from the lightning-fast Blitzkrieg invasion of Poland to the final, desperate struggle for Berlin. Discover how soldiers like Johann Koehler and Felix Greenspan faced impossible odds, the courage of the Polish resistance, and the devastating cost paid by both armies and civilians. The video explores the rapid German advance into Poland, the secret pact with the Soviet Union, the tragic siege of Warsaw, and the heart-wrenching aftermath as the country is divided. The story continues with gripping details from the Battle of Berlin, where Gregory Klimov and Gerhard Hirst share what it was like to be trapped in the city’s ruins as the Red Army closed in. Learn about the chaos, the shifting frontlines, and the personal toll on those caught between collapsing empires. These unique perspectives shed light on the brutality, confusion, and resilience of those who lived

Step inside the Vietnam War’s front lines and witness the heroism of the Big Red One and Navy medical teams as they fight to save lives and change history. This powerful documentary takes you from rural South Vietnam’s battle with ancient diseases and superstition to the heart of major U.S. Army operations against the Viet Cong. Discover how Navy doctors like Lt. Cmdr. Bob Richter and volunteer surgeons overcame language barriers and limited resources to deliver modern medicine to millions in Ken Yang province, saving countless lives and training local staff in the process. Follow the journey of the legendary 1st Infantry Division - the “Big Red One” - as they lead major campaigns from 1965 to 1970, including Cedar Falls and Junction City, adapting to guerrilla tactics and jungle warfare, earning hard-won victories, and supporting nation-building efforts. Experience the relentless courage of medics, soldiers, and villagers alike, the challenges of makeshift field hospitals, and the impact of civic action programs like MedCap. Learn about the evolution of the Big Red One’s mission, their battles, humanitarian efforts, and the enduring

A surprise delivery flips the Robshaws’ kitchen on its head. When Dave the Hairy Biker brings their first fridge, everything changes — from what they cook to how they live. Step into Britain’s space-age 60s as the family tastes Cocoa Pops-fueled pester power, soft Chorleywood bread, and fine dining at Newport Pagnell services. Watch Rochelle test gelatin-set “show food,” Brandon channel Harry Palmer for a dinner à deux, and supermarkets rewrite the weekly shop. Then comes the real culture shock: spaghetti bolognese via Soho delis, cheap chicken scaled up by supermarkets, and Vesta curry and chow mein racing the clock during the 1966 World Cup final. Catherine Whitehorn’s bedsit hacks meet Fanny Cradock’s TV flair, while a Eurovision party to Lulu’s Boom Bang a Bang caps a decade of foreign flavors — and a widening generation gap. Discover how one fridge, a loaf, and a few packets helped transform British food and family life. Watch the full episode to see what sticks, what flops, and what changes them for good.

A note in a bottle. A vanished father. A battle no man should witness. Steve Buscemi follows a haunting paper trail that reshapes everything he thought he knew about his family. From an 1880s newspaper report of a suicide note on the Susquehanna to an 11-year-old great-grandmother working as a servant in Camden, the clues point to a life of rise, ruin and resilience. Steve traces Ralph Montgomery from a young Pennsylvania dentist to a grocer entangled in scandal, through the chaos of Fredericksburg’s bayonet charges, and into a second life that collides with a Brooklyn address he knows well. Along the way, a “Strangers’ Row” burial, a surprising reunion in the 1890s, and a newly found third cousin reveal connections hiding in plain sight. What broke this man, and what brought the family back together? The answers are not what you expect. Watch to see how one bottle, one battlefield, and one city block unlock a family’s darkest chapter and its unexpected grace. Watch the full story now and decide what you would have done in Ralph’s shoes.