Russians at War - Inside a Russian Battalion on the Front Lines in Ukraine (Full Documentary)

Step away from the battlefields and into the secluded world of the Bavarian Alps. This documentary features restored home movies filmed by Eva Braun, offering a terrifyingly mundane look at the private life of Adolf Hitler. From their secret 1929 meeting to the final hours in the Berlin bunker, we explore how Braun lived a sheltered, often unhappy life while Hitler’s ideology destroyed millions. 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 late 1944, over 30 SAS soldiers were captured and executed behind enemy lines in France during the ill-fated Operation Loyton. This is the incredible, untold story of Major Bill Barkworth, the unorthodox SAS intelligence officer who led a relentless, post-war hunt for the Gestapo and SS executioners. 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 Bridge of Mostar was an ancient architectural wonder. Its destruction was a symbol of ethnic hatred. When the bridge was blown up during the Croat–Bosniak War, the world watched in horror as the representation of peace and unity seemed to be lost forever. Rebuilding it was an essential step in healing the wounds of the conflict. However, no plans for the original bridge were believed to exist. Top experts from around the globe came together to unravel the mystery of how such a magnificent structure could have been built more than 400 years ago. Is it possible to reconstruct a medieval bridge using original methods while also meeting contemporary safety standards? ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:04 - Bridge of Mostar ▷ 51:52 - Credits ------- ------- Mostar lies two hours south of the capital Sarajevo. Before the war, the bridge of Mostar was a tourist spot, like the Leaning Tower of Pisa or the Acropolis in Athens. People came from all over the world to see the bridge, a symbol of peaceful coexistence between Muslims and

This documentary about Tunisia is divided into two distinct parts. The first part takes an upfront and intimate look at the pulse of the country: families, workers, activists, the unemployed, lawyers, judges, cops, the religious,.... Over the course of the documentary, the film showcases people, places, and all the life moments in between! Gafsa, a mining town in western Tunisia ... these mines reflect the great disillusionment and the incredible gap between the promises of the revolution and the stark economic and social reality of today. We catch up with Sidi Bouzid in the town where Mohamed Bouazizi, a young vegetable seller, set himself on fire, back in December 2010... an event that became known as a precursor to the Arab Spring. Radio Kasserine will show us how it's possible to broadcast 13 hours a day, equipped with just a computer, a headset and a 3G USB modem. In Hammamet, a seaside town, we will find out first-hand the economic consequences associated with the drop in tourism since the revolution. The second part, conducted by Daniel Leconte, is more political

What really tipped the scales in the Allies’ favour during World War II? In this episode, we break down five critical reasons behind the Allied victory - from strategic coordination to Hitler’s own catastrophic mistakes. 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.

Discover how Vladimir Lenin transformed Russia and the world in this in-depth look at his life, revolutionary ideology, and the birth of the Soviet Union. Dive into the dramatic history of Vladimir Lenin, tracing his journey from his early life as Vladimir Ulyanov in Simbirsk to his rise as the architect of the Bolshevik Revolution and the modern Soviet state. This documentary unpacks the political and social turmoil of late 19th and early 20th century Russia, including the legacy of Tsarist oppression, the seismic impact of the 1905 Revolution, and the eruption of World War I. Learn how Lenin’s radical beliefs, deeply influenced by Marxism yet distinct from it, led to his leadership of the Bolsheviks, the split with the Mensheviks, and ultimately, the October Revolution of 1917. Explore key moments such as Lenin’s exile, the development of Leninism, the brutal Russian Civil War, and the creation of new institutions like the Cheka and Sovnarkom. Find out how the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, the Red Terror, and economic reforms like the New Economic Policy reshaped Russia’s future. The video also examines