The Persian Gulf: How To Win A War In 100 Hours

Inside The Most One-Sided War In Modern History In early 1991, the world watched live as Operation Desert Storm was launched. Spearheaded by the US, a massive 39-nation coalition assembled to liberate Kuwait from Saddam Hussein’s invading forces. Facing the fourth-largest army in the world, Allied air and ground forces achieved a decisive victory in just 100 hours. Featuring harrowing accounts from downed pilots held as prisoners of war, this documentary details the rapid campaign, the controversy of the Highway of Death, and how this short conflict reshaped the Middle East forever. 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

In 1945 Japan knew it was facing defeat. Only a few of their defensive ring of island bases remained. The mainland had been cut off from vital supplies of food, fuel and materials. This however wouldn't stop them fighting to the last man. 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 1950, the Korean War pushed United Nations and US forces to their absolute limits. This premium military documentary uncovers the declassified reality of the conflict, from the tense, weaponized stalemates of the Kaesong truce talks to the brutal realities of the Pusan Perimeter. Discover the elite tactics of the US Army Rangers, the perilous missions of combat engineers, and the devastating firepower of the world’s first atomic cannon. This is the big picture of how the tide turned against communist aggression. Welcome to the frontline. 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

In 1945, Germany's defeat revealed the horrific crimes of the Nazi regime. Determined to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again, the Allies embarked on the daunting task of denazification. This video explores the Allies' strategy to re-educate the German people, dismantle the Nazi infrastructure, and bring war criminals to justice. It also uncovers the controversial alliances formed by the Americans with various Nazis, including the notorious Klaus Barbie, to leverage their expertise during the Cold War. 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

Was it possible for Nazi Germany to successfully repel the Normandy invasion? This documentary dives into the planning behind D-Day and the reasons why Hitler's defenses, including the ambitious Atlantic Wall, failed to prevent the largest ever amphibious invasion from succeeding. 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

Witness the Allied Forces' relentless push from the west and the Red Army's advance from the east as they close in on Berlin. Discover the dramatic battles, key figures, and pivotal moments leading to Hitler's downfall and Germany's ultimate defeat 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