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How has the sniper rifle evolved over the last 100 years? It's time to find out! Luke Tomes returns to the Royal Armouries to fire some of the most iconic British sniper rifles of the last 100 years. As always, he is joined by Keeper of Firearms & Artillery, Jonathan Ferguson, who talks him through the history, design and development of each rifle, showcasing how British military sniping has evolved from the battlefields of the Second World War to the modern era. First up is the Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I (T), the dedicated sniper variant of the British Lee-Enfield rifle developed during the Second World War. Chambered in .303 British, the No. 4 Mk. I (T) was selected for its accuracy and fitted with a telescopic sight, transforming the already proven Lee-Enfield into a specialist precision weapon. Used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces, it combined the fast, smooth action of the Lee-Enfield with the precision required for long-range shooting. It established a foundation for British military sniping that would influence specialist rifles for decades to come. Second is

Brutal Battles of WW1 & WW2 told by one German Solider. German Soldier’s letters and dairies reveal what life was really like for men fighting in the trenches on the frontline in the First World War. Published for the first time in this feature documentary, Wilhelm's letters and photos have been entrusted to History Hit by his family. Born in central Germany in 1888. Wilhelm studied to become a teacher, but like so many of his generation, was called to serve in the First World War. From 1914 to 1918 he saw action on the western front, where he experienced the horrors of trench warfare and endured the loss of some of his closest friends. Unlike many of his comrades, Wilhelm survived the war but returned to a defeated nation in the grips of political turmoil Wilhelm would play no part in the violent political battles of the early 1920s and instead would return to the classroom - but the coming of the great depression and the rise to power of the Nazis - would alter the course of his

Watch historian Dr. Joanne Paul react to cinematic depictions of King Henry VIII and his six wives. Dr. Paul examines famous portrayals from shows like 'The Spanish Princess', 'The Other Boleyn Girl', 'Wolf Hall', and 'The Tudors', as well as the recent film 'Firebrand'. She analyses the historical accuracy of key scenes, from Henry's first meeting with Catherine of Aragon to the downfall of Anne Boleyn and the controversial marriage to Katherine Howard. Throughout the video, Dr. Paul critiques the casting choices of actors like Damian Lewis, Jude Law, and Natalie Portman, discussing how they capture the complex and often terrifying personality of the Tudor king. She delves into the realities behind the dramatic events, including the annulment from Catherine of Aragon, the secret marriage to Anne Boleyn, the birth of his long-awaited son with Jane Seymour, the disastrous union with Anne of Cleves, and the tragic fate of Katherine Howard, culminating in a look at his final years with Katherine Parr.

Hero in war. Villain in peace? Historian Kevin Ruane answers your questions about Winston Churchill, the two-time Prime Minister celebrated for leading Britain through the Second World War, yet still one of the most controversial figures in modern British history. 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.

Historian Dan Snow answers the most asked questions about the Napoleonic Wars. Did Napoleon start the wars? How many Napoleonic Wars were there? How passionate is Dan about this history? Watch to find out. 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.

Sixty-five million years ago, a world teeming with giants disappeared. Now, in the vast, empty landscapes of Montana, Tony Robinson and Phil Harding are on a mission to bring them back to life. Join them as they go on a real dinosaur hunt, walking for miles and sifting through ancient rock to find bones that have been buried for millions of years. This journey takes us from a T-Rex excavation site to a lab where we challenge everything you thought you knew about the king of the dinosaurs. We'll explore the controversial world of commercial fossil hunting and the scientific quest to understand the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs. From: Dinosaur Hunting: A Time Team Special Content licensed by Digital Rights Group Limited to Little Dot Studios