The Impact Of The German Blitzkrieg & Operation Dynamo

From Tobruk to El Alamein and Operation Torch, see how Montgomery's 8th Army broke Rommel and ended Axis power in North Africa. June 11, 1940: Italy enters the war, threatening Suez and Britain's lifelines. Outnumbered in men and aircraft, General Wavell faces 250,000 Italian troops with thin forces from Egypt to East Africa. Early raids give way to bold counterblows as Bardia falls and Tobruk is taken, but the arrival of General Erwin Rommel and the Afrika Korps reverses fortunes. The siege of Tobruk grinds on, Halfaya Pass is a bruising contest, and on 21 June 1942 Tobruk falls, which Churchill calls one of the heaviest blows he could recall. Churchill arrives with new leadership: General Alexander and General Montgomery. With fresh Sherman tanks and RAF cover, Monty launches Operation Lightfoot on 23 October 1942, a night-long barrage that shocks the Axis. Fighting through deep minefields and fierce counterattacks, the Allies wear the enemy down. Operation Supercharge on 2 November breaks the line and forces a retreat. The 8th Army pursues fast, regaining Mersa Matruh, recapturing Tobruk on 13 November

He is a German Luftwaffe ace with 81 confirmed victories on the Eastern front. Now a 103-year-old veteran, his talent and courage remain legendary throughout the world. It is the most iconic British fighter ever built. The hum of its Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, the wonderful elliptical wing, and the speed of its throttle captured the minds and hearts of the British for decades. A groundbreaking development in warfare, it gave the British a decisive advantage when they came face to face with the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain. Now, for the first and perhaps the only time, History Hit is bringing together these two iconic figures from opposing sides in the war. In a captivating historical moment, Luftwaffe Ace Hugo Broch will soar into the skies in a Spitfire.

A child of the Panthers. A prodigy with a pen. A target in Times Square. This episode traces Tupac Shakur’s extraordinary climb and the forces that shaped him long before the fame. From Afeni Shakur’s radical roots to Mutulu’s influence, we follow Pac through Harlem stages, Baltimore School for the Arts, and Digital Underground — toward the breakthrough of 2Pacalypse Now and the tenderness of Dear Mama. Then the night at Quad Recording Studios changes everything. Why did the room upstairs feel so wrong? What did Pac see that made him check himself out of the hospital within hours? Inside Rikers, his reading list, a marriage, and a vow to come out different — before All Eyez on Me rewrites chart history and the East West feud hits boiling point. Finally, Las Vegas, unanswered questions, and the legacy Afeni fought to protect. Watch to uncover the overlooked family history, the courtrooms, the studio sessions, and the clues that still provoke debate. The story is bigger — and more human — than the headlines ever showed.

A daring plan, a deadly corridor, and one bridge that changed everything. Step onto the streets of Arnhem as the Allies launch Operation Market Garden, a high-stakes bid to end the war by Christmas. From Joe’s Bridge to the Lower Rhine, witness how flawless planning met fierce resistance: radios fail at critical moments, drop zones lie eight miles from the target, and SS Panzer divisions refit faster than expected. See why John Frost’s 2nd Battalion dug in at the road bridge with dwindling ammo and water, how the stormboat assault at Nijmegen turned the tide there, and why the Polish brigade’s delayed drop mattered more than anyone feared. Tiger tanks, broken tow ropes, lost gliders, and a nighttime evacuation known as Operation Berlin all collide in a battle that still provokes “what if?” Discover the courage, the missteps, and the razor-thin margins that made Arnhem a legend. Watch to uncover the decisive moments you think you know — and the ones history nearly forgot. Watch now for the full story.

Join Ant Middleton as he embarks on one of the most dangerous challenges of his life—climbing Mount Everest. With no Western guide and only his resilience to rely on, Ant faces freezing temperatures, extreme altitude, and life-threatening conditions. This is a raw and real look at what it truly takes to survive Everest. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Retracing the Path of the Largest Successful Escape of Allied POW's in World War 2 | WWII's Great Escapes: The Freedom Trails | EP 1 World War 2 Explained Monty heads to Slovenia to retrace one of the most daring, yet unknown, mass escapes of Allied prisoners during the Second World War, made possible only with the help and kindness of ordinary people. He’s joined by Neil Churches, whose father Ralph escaped the Stalag 18D prison camp with a few friends, aided by local partisans. They returned just hours later and rescued over 80 fellow prisoners who had been left behind. The group traveled 150 miles through rough terrain – facing the elements, German patrols, ambush, and betrayal. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.