The Invisible War: Inside The World's Most Advanced Stealth Weapons

From Britain's first jet fighter and the revolutionary Harrier to the AK-47, Jeep and terrifying V2 rocket, this episode charts the relentless pursuit of speed and agility in modern warfare. As weapons become faster and more mobile, the story ultimately leads to the Cold War's most chilling development — nuclear missiles capable of striking almost instantly.

From camouflage and covert reconnaissance to stealth bombers and radar-defying aircraft, this episode explores the technology that transformed modern warfare. Discover how militaries learned to hide from the enemy—and the cutting-edge systems developed to detect them.

Why do military coups happen—and how do they succeed? This documentary explores three of history's most influential coups, from Muammar Gaddafi's surprise seizure of power in Libya and Augusto Pinochet's CIA-backed takeover in Chile to Thailand's recurring military interventions. Discover the political crises, foreign interference and military strategies that toppled governments and reshaped nations.

From the Sandinista Revolution to the Iran-Contra scandal, this documentary explores how the Cold War turned Nicaragua and El Salvador into battlegrounds. Discover how the United States, the Soviet Union and Cuba fought a covert war through proxy armies, secret operations and political intrigue—leaving a legacy of violence that still shapes Central America today.

For more than 75 years, Kashmir has been the world's most dangerous territorial dispute. Born from the violent partition of British India, the region has fueled wars, covert operations, insurgencies, and a nuclear rivalry between India and Pakistan. From secret military missions and Cold War alliances to terrorism, intelligence agencies, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2019 revocation of Kashmir's autonomy, this documentary uncovers the hidden history behind one of the world's most volatile flashpoints.

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