How Canadian Forces Turned The Tide Of WW2's Italian Campaign | War Story

Experience the harrowing tale of the Battle of Ortona, a conflict so brutal it is known as the 'Italian Stalingrad'. It was at the town of Ortona in 1943 where Canadian forces clashed with Nazi Germany's elite airborne troops. In this gripping recount, veterans of the battle recall the horrors of war as they describe the sacrifices made and the relentless determination required to overcome adversity. 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

Discover the remarkable untold story of the Canadian home front, where over a million women stepped up to build the iconic aircraft of World War WW2. Led by Elsie MacGill—the brilliant polio survivor who became the world’s first female aircraft designer—the workers of Canadian Car & Foundry constructed 1,400 Hawker Hurricanes and hundreds of Curtiss Helldivers. Through rare archival footage and emotional first-hand accounts, we uncover the boardroom scandals, the fierce factory floor romances, and the enduring legacy of the brave women who built the wings of victory. 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 last survivors of the Great War share their stories of courage, sacrifice, and tragedy. This six-part series starts in 1914, capturing the wave of patriotism that soon turned into the harsh reality of war. Hear firsthand accounts of soldiers' experiences on the Western Front, their encounters with death, and the unbreakable bonds formed amidst the chaos. 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

Jim Moffat of the Royal Canadian Air Force was shot down over occupied Belgium in WW2. As the only survivor from his plane he endured an unbelievable fight for survival. From evading the Gestapo to fighting with the French Resistance, this is his incredible story. 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

For thousands of Allied soldiers in WW2, being surrounded or shot down was only the beginning of a years-long living hell. This premium military documentary explores the brutal reality inside Hitler’s network of 248 prisoner of war camps. From the grueling forced labor in Polish coal mines to the horrific sights and smells of nearby concentration camps, discover the incredible resilience of the men of Stalag 8B, and how their final hopes of liberation were shattered by a grim, sudden march into the unknown. 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

Benito Mussolini led Italy to war in 1940, in part to build an Italian Empire and in part to side with his ally Adolf Hitler. What would follow would be a disastrous campaign on all fronts, marked by heavy losses and easy defeats despite having superior numbers. How did these bold ambitions translate into being nothing but a burden on the Nazi war machine? 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