Hitler's Paranoia: The Most Disastrous Decisions Taken By The Nazis | Hitler's Lost Battles

The Battle of Stalingrad, the offensive at Kursk and the Battle of the Ardennes all rank among the most disastrous decisions taken by Hitler. As his blunders piled up the Second World War gradually started to turn against the tyrant. 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

By looking through secret footage that was taken by Hermann Goering, we're able to take a deep dive into the life of one of the most prominent figures of the Nazi Party. From his early days as a WW1 pilot to his rise to power as Hitler's right-hand man, we examine Goering's key role in the establishment and operation of the Nazi regime. We also explore his downfall, eventual capture by the Allies at the end of WWII and how he met his end during the Nuremberg trials. 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 30th 1945 and with Soviet forces closing in, Adolf Hitler committed suicide. Soon after Germany surrendered, and the only Axis power left standing was the Japanese Empire. Rather than risk a land invasion that could cost millions of lives, the US unleashed a never before seen power on Hiroshima and Nagasaki that brought the bloodiest war in history to an end. 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

In 1920, the British Empire faced an unexpected enemy: ordinary Irish citizens. This documentary explores the brutal reality of the Irish War of Independence, focusing on Tom Barry and the legendary West Cork Brigade. Watch as modern recruits and university students retrace the footsteps of these guerrilla fighters to understand the immense sacrifices made for Irish freedom. Featuring untold oral histories, uncovering the vital role of women, and analyzing the ruthless tactics of the Black and Tans, this is the definitive look at how an untrained militia challenged the world's most powerful military force. 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

Operation Valkyrie: The Plot To Kill Hitler is the definitive film on Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg and the 'Valkyrie' conspiracy to assassinate Hitler on 20th July, 1944. Produced in collaboration with the official German Foundation dedicated to the memory of the conspirators, it features testimonials and eyewitness accounts from all of the aristocratic families involved in the plot, including the last living conspirator to escape Hitler's wrath, and Maria Countess von Stauffenberg who knew Claus all her life. 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