Toxic Battlefields: the Untold Impact of War

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.

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.

A Japanese Rifle From 1941 Was Discovered | War Junk | Season 2 Episode 5 examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. War Junk takes you deep into the forgotten remains of warfare, uncovering the abandoned tanks, aircraft, warships, weapons, and military relics left behind by history’s most devastating conflicts. Each discovery reveals a story of survival, destruction, engineering, and human courage. From battlefields and wreck sites to forgotten military machines, War Junk explores the fascinating history hidden inside war relics. The documentary brings these extraordinary artifacts back into focus, revealing how they were used, where they ended up, and what they can teach us about the conflicts of the past. For history lovers, military enthusiasts, and fans of war documentaries, War Junk offers a compelling journey through forgotten battlefields and remarkable military technology. Discover the stories behind legendary machines, explore historic war wrecks, and uncover the hidden history left behind by war.

Discover how Madonna evolved from a rising performer into the defining force of modern pop music. Over a landmark four-decade career, she pushed boundaries, transformed visual entertainment, and set a new standard for creative control in the music industry. Watch the full story behind her cultural impact, classic music videos, and enduring legacy as pop's ultimate pioneer. Director: Finlay Bald Cast: Madonna Original title: MADONNA: MOVE TO THE MUSIC

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

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.