Me 262: Hitler's Secret Jet Fighter

What were the assassination attempts that nearly killed Hitler during World War II? We look at the devastating near misses, from Georg Elser’s lone-wolf bomb attempt to the high-stakes military conspiracy of the 20 July Plot: Operation Valkyrie. 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.

Dan Snow meets celebrated military historian Saul David at the National Archives to dig into the top secret documents that tell the story of the incredible planning that went into D-Day. Hidden in the archives for decades, these papers and photographs reveal meticulous preparations coupled with extraordinary acts of heroism by men and women, researching the Normandy beaches and creating a web of deception that kept German forces guessing where the landings were coming. Using everything from midget submarines to double cross codes, they gave the men assaulting the beaches a fighting chance of success. 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.

The infamous Hermann Goering was one of Hitler's closest allies and highest ranking Generals. A fighter ace from WW1, he became a politician before eventually leading the Luftwaffe into battle under the Nazi flag. Known for his vain and selfish tendencies, this is the story of his rise to power, and fall from grace. 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

Delve into the dark depths of Goebbels' manipulation as he callously stoked the flames of anti-Semitism, brainwashing the German people into embracing the Nazi ideology. From the infamous book burnings to his role in orchestrating the Holocaust, explore how Goebbels' commitment to evil paved the way for one of the most devastating wars in 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 find more from us on

Explore the daring exploits of legendary German Fighter Aces from World War II. Unearth the strategic legacy left behind by these aces and their impact on warfare tactics. 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 shocking truth about Nazi spies in the USA during World War II. In "Operation Pastorius," German agents set out to sabotage America but were foiled. Explore their sinister plans, from infiltrating American society to planned terror attacks, and how some agents turned against Hitler. Unearth the story of Camp Siegfried, Nazi sympathisers, and the Duquesne spy ring. Learn how the British influenced America's entry into the war. Uncover Hitler's desire to punish the United States and why Operation Pastorius was his last attempt. Dive into this fascinating chapter of history. 🚨 Explore the aftermath with Hitler's World: The Post War Plan on Banijay History! Dive into the envisioned future and unrealized ambitions following WWII! Uncover the ominous truth of Hitler's astonishingly detailed post-war vision for global dominance in this riveting historical series. Delve into meticulously researched evidence, recently declassified documents, and newly unearthed materials that shed light on the Nazi regime's concrete ambitions. These were not mere fantasies; they were real, meticulously planned, and could have rewritten the course of history. Join us as we unveil a chilling