Cambrai 1917: The Largest Tank Battle Of WW1

December 16, 1944, the quiet Ardennes region of Belgium erupted as a quarter of a million German troops launched a surprise offensive, backed by tanks and artillery. This episode explores the Battle of the Bulge, detailing the initial German success, the Allies' response, and the eventual collapse of the German offensive due to fuel shortages, difficult terrain, and Allied air superiority. Discover how this pivotal moment in WW2 unfolded and the questions it raised for the Allies. 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 April 1862, a quiet Tennessee plateau was transformed into an absolute slaughterhouse. This premium documentary chronicles the chaotic, bloody first 24 hours of the Battle of Shiloh. Caught completely off guard by a massive Confederate surprise attack, General Ulysses S. Grant’s raw Union troops were thrust into a hellish struggle for survival. Through grueling firsthand accounts, explore the desperate stand at the Hornets’ Nest and the fateful decisions that turned a "place of peace" into the bloodiest day of the early Civil 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. 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

The Lions of Judah, a fearless group of German-speaking Jewish volunteers who became elite commandos during World War 2. Trained as part of the British Special Interrogation Group, these elite soldiers were tasked with infiltrating and sabotaging Nazi forces in North Africa. 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

WW2 saw some of the largest and brutal tank battles in human history. From Kursk to The Battle of the Bulge, the new concept of mechanized warfare would play a deciding factor in the war's outcome and the downfall of 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

On April 17th 2002, two American F-16s were returning to base from a 10-hour patrol. Mistaking the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group for enemy soldiers, dropped a laser guided 500 pound bomb directly on top of them. This shocking friendly fire incident would lead to 4 Canadian soldiers being killed and injuring 8 more. 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 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