Why D-Day Was Only The Beginning...

Historian James Holland takes former US Army Ranger Dr Mike Simpson across Britain and Normandy to uncover the full story of D-Day. Visiting Pegasus Bridge, Juno Beach, Brécourt Manor and Pointe du Hoc, they examine the planning, logistics and battlefield decisions behind the invasion—while challenging some of its most enduring myths.

Somalia's collapse transformed one of Africa's most strategic nations into a battleground for warlords, terrorists, pirates, and foreign powers. From the infamous Black Hawk Down disaster to America's covert drone campaign, the rise of Al-Shabaab, and NATO's war against Somali piracy, this documentary reveals how decades of foreign intervention, civil war, and extremism created one of the world's longest-running conflicts—and why peace remains so elusive.

As World War II enters its final chapter, the Allies drive towards Germany while the Red Army launches a massive offensive from the east. With Europe's future hanging in the balance, Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin meet at Yalta to shape the post-war world, while devastating battles continue from Berlin to Iwo Jima. From the aftermath of the Battle of the Bulge to the controversial bombing of Dresden, this episode explores the military victories and political decisions that transformed the course of history.

This documentary covers the tragic and heroic story of the Polish Underground Army during WW2. Discover how Poland’s secret resistance movement launched the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, taking the fight to Nazi Germany across 63 days of brutal urban warfare. Uncover the shocking truth behind Stalin’s tactical betrayal on the Vistula River, the horrific Wola Massacre, and how the Western Allies abandoned their faithful partner, leaving Poland to suffer under decades of Soviet control. 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: This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.

From the trench warfare of the First World War to today's highly mobile military operations, the ability to move troops and equipment has become a decisive factor in warfare. As armies expanded from small professional forces into vast fighting machines, the demand for faster, more efficient transport transformed military strategy. This episode explores the evolution of military mobility, revealing how vehicles, ships, and aircraft have revolutionised the movement of soldiers and supplies across land, sea, and air.

Rudolf Steiner is synonymous with Waldorf education - and its controversial teachings. This documentary explores the impact his ideas have had, and why they continue to draw both supporters and critics, to this day. The name Rudolf Steiner resonates. To some, he's a visionary educational reformer and humanist. To others, the founder of a world view that lies beyond scientific validity. His teachings have shaped education, agriculture and medicine - garnering plenty of criticism, along the way. The film paints a nuanced portrait of a thinker vacillating between a desire for reform and esotericism. It explores the enduring impact of his ideas and asks what role they play in the present day, at a time when scientific knowledge and social norms are increasingly coming into question. Does Steiner's esoteric world view help fuel today's skepticism towards science? ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs