The American Tank That Rescued Britain At El Alamein | Tanks!

The T-34 is an incredible symbol of the Soviet's industrial might. The tank outclassed the invading German tanks in almost every way and was a crucial factor in the Soviet victory. What's more amazing is that before this, the USSR had almost no experience of tank production. 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

The mighty M4 Sherman is an enduring image of WW2. As America joined the war, the raw power of their industry almost instantly started to turn the tide in Europe. The M4 arrived in Europe and North Africa in large numbers and seemed to be the perfect match for the Panzer 3, Germany's latest engineering marvel. 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

After inventing the tank in WW1, Britain failed to capitalize on this emerging technology. Germany did however and the full effects of this were seen in the unstoppable wave of Blitzkrieg in WW2. To combat Hitler's Panzers, Britain turned to a new type of tank, The Cromwell. 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

In 1940, Germany's blitzkrieg changed the face of warfare. As Hitler's tank divisions swept through Europe, Allies raced against time to develop a counter. By 1942, Britain unveiled the Churchill tank, a formidable machine that played a pivotal role in turning the tide. Explore the journey of tank warfare from primitive beginnings to the Churchill's impact on the battlefield. 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

What began as a bitter, ego-driven feud between Allied commanders accidentally created the most devastating air strategy in military history. In 1943, American planners insisted on high-stakes daylight precision bombing, while the British fiercely argued for nighttime saturation. Forced to compromise at the Casablanca Conference, they birthed the Combined Bomber Offensive. By splitting the skies — US by day, RAF by night — they unleashed a relentless, round-the-clock barrage that gave the Luftwaffe zero time to recover, draining Nazi resources and reshaping the course of World War Northwest Europe. 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

It's the most admired and influential pistol of the 20th Century: the Colt M1911. Former Army Ranger and Air Force Pararescueman Wil Willis puts this legendary weapon and its ground-breaking predecessors to the test. 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