Operation Barbarossa: Real Footage From The Nazi Invasion Of Russia In 1941 | Battlezone

An authentic look at maritime war, with rare archive footage and war films shot by The Royal Navy's officers and crew during the Second World 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 find more from us on

Step back in time and experience the raw reality of World War 2 through this collection of rare archival footage. Without narration or commentary, this video offers a unique, unfiltered look at the brutal frontline conditions, iconic machinery, and the brave soldiers who fought. 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: This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.

Discover the definitive history of the Eastern Front in WW2. This premium documentary explores how the German war machine clashed with Soviet defense in depth, enduring brutal winters, total civilian mobilization, and ruthless scorched-earth tactics. Trace the unfolding drama from the gates of Moscow to the agonizing Siege of Leningrad and the catastrophic encirclement of the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad. Witness how a nation united to shatter the myth of Nazi invincibility in the costliest conflict in human 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 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

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

In 1940, Britain waited for the Nazi invasion to come. But RAF Fighter Command stood firm and prepared to fight back in the Battle of Britain. But it was one man's foresight and commitment that allowed Britain to stand strong. This man was Hugh Dowding and this is his 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

Summer 1944, and Hitler's army is retreating on all fronts. With 57,000 German POW's in Moscow, the battle of Russia is over, but the battle of Germany is just about to begin. With 1000 plane air strikes over Germany and land forces closing in, it seems only a matter of time before Germany will fall. But it won't be as easy as the Allies expect. This episode of Battlezone tells the story of The Battle for Germany and shows us what life was really like through rare archive footage. 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