The Forgotten Soviet Attack On Imperial Japan | Battlefield

On August 9, 1945, as the world grappled with the aftermath of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Soviet Union initiated a massive offensive against Japanese forces in Manchuria. 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 Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, their empire expanded rapidly across the Pacific. But the tide began to turn as the Americans launched their first major offensive against Japan on the island of Guadalcanal. Witness the challenges faced by both American and Japanese troops in the unforgiving jungle. 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

How did a single invention change the face of war forever? From the devastating rise of the bomber to the terrifying dawn of the atomic age, aerial warfare completely reshaped World War II. This video explores the deadly evolution of military tech: Germany’s V-weapons, Japan’s desperate kamikaze strikes, the brutal firebombing of Tokyo, and the final nuclear strikes on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Witness how global conflict shifted from remote frontlines directly to civilian cities, erasing the traditional rules of war and casting a dark shadow that still defines global geopolitics today. 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

From the Battle of Britain to the final dogfights over Japan, explore every major WW2 air battle in this comprehensive 2-hour documentary. Discover how revolutionary engineering, daring tactics, and elite pilots shaped history in the skies. Featuring in-depth breakdowns of iconic aircraft, including the Spitfire, Mitsubishi Zero, P-51 Mustang, and the ME262 jet, this full-length chronicle covers the dogfights, bomber raids, and technological leaps that decided World War 2. 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: This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.

This documentary tells the story of the greatest tank ace of the second world war, Michael Wittman. Wittman was an infamous figure amongst the ranks of his enemies as well as his comrades. His ruthless actions and unparalleled skill inside of a tank made him a hero in his homeland and a feared antagonist amongst enemy ranks. 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 1941, Adolf Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa, the largest military invasion in history, driven by a fatal obsession to conquer the Soviet Union. This documentary explores the brutal realities of the Eastern Front during WW2. From the freezing trenches of Moscow to the bloody ruins of Stalingrad and the massive tank clashes at Kursk, discover how Hitler's strategic blunders and the relentless Russian winter turned the tide of the war. We dive deep into the devastating clash between Nazi Germany and Stalin's Red Army that ultimately led to the fall of Berlin. 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