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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 1945 Japan knew it was facing defeat. Only a few of their defensive ring of island bases remained. The mainland had been cut off from vital supplies of food, fuel and materials. This however wouldn't stop them fighting to the last man. 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

Veterans of the Canadian Navy recount the harrowing journey through the Atlantic during the Second World War. From facing Nazi submarines to surviving treacherous seas, every moment was a battle for survival. Dive into the heart of warfare with firsthand stories of courage and camaraderie 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

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

This documentary tells two stories of selfless Canadian contributions too the Allied war effort in WW2. One from the Canadian soldiers fighting in Italy and one of the Canadian women on the home front working around the clock in munitions factories keeping the Allied armies armed. 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