Stalag 8B: The Brutal Reality Of Surrendering To Nazi Germany

In May 1987, the ghosts of WW2 returned to the courtroom. This documentary follows the parallel trials of Klaus Barbie, the brutal Gestapo "Butcher of Lyon," and John Demjanjuk, an Ohio auto-worker accused of being the notorious "Ivan the Terrible" of Treblinka. We delve into the tireless work of Nazi hunters Serge and Beate Klarsfeld, the shocking revelation of the American "Rat Line," and the legal battles that gripped France and Israel. Discover how these men evaded capture for decades and the dramatic evidence that finally brought them to account. 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

January 1945: The Third Reich is crumbling. As the Red Army storms Berlin, Adolf Hitler retreats 28 feet underground into the Führerbunker. This premium documentary explores the claustrophobic final days of the Nazi regime, the delusional atmosphere of the bunker, and the horrific legacy of the Holocaust. 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

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

In 1920, the British Empire faced an unexpected enemy: ordinary Irish citizens. This documentary explores the brutal reality of the Irish War of Independence, focusing on Tom Barry and the legendary West Cork Brigade. Watch as modern recruits and university students retrace the footsteps of these guerrilla fighters to understand the immense sacrifices made for Irish freedom. Featuring untold oral histories, uncovering the vital role of women, and analyzing the ruthless tactics of the Black and Tans, this is the definitive look at how an untrained militia challenged the world's most powerful military force. 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

Stretching thousands of miles, Hitler’s Atlantic Wall was designed to make Western Europe an impenetrable fortress. This premium documentary, featuring personal framing by coach Bill Belichick and legendary veteran testimonies, takes you directly inside the concrete bunkers and massive artillery batteries of Normandy. Discover how raw Allied courage and overwhelming naval bombardment cracked the seemingly unbreakable German defenses on June 6, 1944. From the design flaws of the casemates to the fierce ground assaults required to silence them, this is the authoritative story of how the Atlantic Wall fell. 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

Heinrich Himmler was the architect of the Final Solution and the most feared man in Nazi Germany after Adolf Hitler. But by May 1945, he was a man without an empire, hunted by Allied agents and betrayed by the Führer himself. 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