Vimy Memorial: The Monument To Canada’s Most Brutal Conflict | The Great War Tour

One of the legacies of WW1's western front are the hundreds of war cemeteries that mark the old battlefields. As no remains could be repatriated these cemeteries are time capsules that allow us to understand the grief and sacrifice of that period. Norm explains how these incredible cemeteries came about and what each grave and each cemetery tells us about the First World 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

Military historian Norm Christie examines the First World War from a Canadian perspective. He's on a journey that will take him through the the Battle of the Ypres to the Battle of Vimy Ridge as he follows the life of General Sir Arthur Currie. He rose through the ranks to lead the Canadian Corps to several victories during the conflict that began in 1914, however, over the years his story has been forgotten. 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

Discover the remarkable untold story of the Canadian home front, where over a million women stepped up to build the iconic aircraft of World War WW2. Led by Elsie MacGill—the brilliant polio survivor who became the world’s first female aircraft designer—the workers of Canadian Car & Foundry constructed 1,400 Hawker Hurricanes and hundreds of Curtiss Helldivers. Through rare archival footage and emotional first-hand accounts, we uncover the boardroom scandals, the fierce factory floor romances, and the enduring legacy of the brave women who built the wings of victory. 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 1944, the British considered assassinating Adolf Hitler. But then they decided that he was such a useless warlord, he was more useful alive than dead. The "Halt Order" at dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, and Operation Barbarossa all rank among the most disastrous decisions taken by Hitler. 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 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

With the controversial 2022 Qatar World Cup underway we're taking a look back at one of the most scandalous sporting events in history. This is the story of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin and how Nazi Germany took advantage of the event for propaganda purposes. 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