The Many Failed Attempts To Assassinate Nazi High Command

This is the untold story of a Nazi vision that went far beyond the military conquest of European countries. As part of their crazed dream to create a thousand-year Reich, the Nazis developed detailed blueprints for Aryan settlements and vast hunting parks for 'Aryan' animals. Goering and Himmler employed Germany's best scientists to launch a hugely ambitious programme of genetic manipulation to change the course of nature itself, both in the wild and for domestic use. In a fascinating blend of politics and biology, Hitler's Jurassic Park is the true and astonishing story of how the Nazis tried to take control of nature and change the course of evolution. 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.

For thousands of Allied soldiers in WW2, being surrounded or shot down was only the beginning of a years-long living hell. This premium military documentary explores the brutal reality inside Hitler’s network of 248 prisoner of war camps. From the grueling forced labor in Polish coal mines to the horrific sights and smells of nearby concentration camps, discover the incredible resilience of the men of Stalag 8B, and how their final hopes of liberation were shattered by a grim, sudden march into the unknown. 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

Uncover the thrilling true story of "The Heavy Water War" during WW2, a desperate Allied effort to prevent Nazi Germany from developing an atomic bomb. This documentary details the critical role of heavy water in nuclear fission and the audacious covert operations, including the daring "Operation Gunnerside," undertaken by Norwegian commandos to sabotage the Vemork plant in occupied Norway. Witness the high-stakes race for the ultimate weapon and the unsung heroes who risked everything to stop Hitler's nuclear ambitions. This is the programme 'Secrets of World War II'. 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.

In 1940 all that stood between Britain and the clutches of Nazi Germany was the English channel. As an invasion by sea was impossible, Hitler began his strategy of controlling the skies above Britain. This however, would prove to be a significantly trickier task than he imagined. 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 1942, German U-boats secretly landed Nazi saboteurs on American shores in "Operation Pastorius," a daring plot to cripple US industry and morale. This documentary reveals the extraordinary story of these agents, their infiltration, and the FBI's swift response, turning what Hitler intended as a devastating blow into a monumental intelligence failure. Discover the hidden battle fought on America's home front during World War 2. This is the programme 'Secrets of World War II'. 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.

Discover the astonishing true story of Bletchley Park, the secret hub where brilliant minds cracked the German Enigma code during WW2. This documentary explores the ingenuity behind the Enigma machine, the pivotal contributions of Polish codebreakers, and how "Ultra" intelligence profoundly impacted every major theater of the war, from the Battle of the Atlantic to D-Day. Learn why this monumental achievement remained a closely guarded secret for decades and how it irrevocably altered the course of history. This is the programme 'Secrets of World War II'. 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.