Desert Warfare: Why So Many Key WW2 Battles Took Place In North Africa | Battlefield

This documentary explores the brutal desert fighting in North Africa during WW2. Veterans from both sides of the conflict return to the battlefields where they once fought as enemies. What were their experiences in this harsh environment? 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 Africa campaign was one of the most dramatically contested duels of the WW2: where Axis and Allied powers vied for supremacy to ensure strategic and economic dominance. Here, rare archive footage and war films taken directly from the front of this long and arduous campaign for 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

The arc of Tyrrhenian volcanoes that stretches from Pozzuoli north of Naples to Sicily is one of the most active – and little known – in the world. The archetypal “restless volcano” is also close to one of Europe’s most densely populated areas. Though it hasn’t erupted since 1538, it has shown worrying signs on and off since the 1970s. The Campi Flegrei is an area north of Naples that occupies a 20km wide volcanic crater at sea level. Possibly more dangerous than Vesuvius but less imposing as a Volcano is the 20 km wide caldera known as the Campi Flegrei. While Vesuvius rises high out of the Campania plain the Campi Flegrei volcano is at sea level and visibly active. The area around the volcano is densely inhabited: Pozzuoli is a working class suburb of Naples. It has been a place of religious cult since the first Greek settlements. The people of Pozzuoli live with the risk of a catastrophic explosion, and yet go on with their daily lives. In the 1970s and 80s many of the inhabitants of

At the time of The Gulf War in 1991, Iraq boasted the largest army in the world. However even this couldn't stop an overwhelming defeat at the hands of The Coalition forces in 100 hours. This documentary analyses the conflict to identify how such a catastrophic defeat took place. 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

This captivating video takes you on a journey through Earth's diverse ecosystems, showcasing some of the most extraordinary animals that inhabit our planet. From the lightning-fast cheetah to the stealthy snake, the majestic elephant to the mesmerising octopus, and the powerful lion to the ancient crocodile, you'll witness the incredible abilities and unique characteristics of these remarkable creatures. Join us as we delve into the natural world's wonders and the kings and queens of the animal kingdom.

Witness the daily struggles of gazelles, lions, hippos, rhinos, elephants, gorillas, and giraffes as they fight for survival in a harsh and diverse landscape. Join us on this thrilling journey into the heart of Africa's wildlife!