Wilhelm Canaris: The Man Who Betrayed Hitler

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

How did Greece and Yugoslavia force Hitler's detour that delayed Operation Barbarossa? This Battlefield episode traces the chain of decisions that pulled Germany into the Balkans, exposed Ploesti’s vital oil, and reshaped the war in the East. After the 1939 pact with Stalin and victory in the West, Mussolini’s failed invasion of Greece in October 1940 drew British forces to the Aegean and threatened Romania’s refineries. Hitler answered with a lightning assault on Yugoslavia and Greece on 6 April 1941, taking Athens by 27 April. The diversion cost precious weeks; the invasion of the Soviet Union began on 21 June, reaching Moscow’s edge as winter closed in. As Churchill observed, Hitler had failed to notice that Russia had a winter. Air power then targeted fuel. Early raids on Romania were ineffective, but on 1 August 1943 B-24 Liberators from North Africa attacked Ploesti at low level, confronting flak, ME-109s, and chaos over the target. Fifty-seven bombers were shot down and 11 turned back, with little lasting damage. In 1944 the American 15th Air Force returned with long-range P-51 escorts. After

How did Hitler transform from a broken soldier into the architect of the Nazi regime? This documentary reveals how he exploited post-WW1 chaos, weaponized antisemitism, and manipulated national trauma to rise from obscurity. Through propaganda, violence, and false promises of renewal, Hitler and his conspirators spread Nazism across Germany, turning ordinary citizens into willing participants in a nightmare. 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 incredible story of the B-17 Flying Fortress, a World War II icon that redefined air warfare. Explore its strategic role, unmatched durability, and the bravery of its crews in daring missions against Germany’s Luftwaffe. A must-watch for aviation history enthusiasts! Wings of War S01 E01 History obsessed? Dive into Banijay History’s latest videos for your fix of the most captivating tales from the past. Your next historical adventure awaits! 🏰📜 Discover the pivotal role of planes and their pilots in military history with Wings of War. From early innovations to cutting-edge technology, explore how aerial warfare evolved to redefine combat and achieve the impossible in the skies. Soar through history! Click below to explore playlists of Wings of War and other gripping documentaries on aviation, aerial combat, and the evolution of military technology. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond. Uncover

From Hitler's disastrous Eastern Front gamble to the unimaginable atrocities of the Holocaust and the fiery collapse of the Third Reich, Rise of the Nazi Party follows the brutal final acts of Nazi Germany and the difficult path to a post-war world. Fueled by hatred and overconfidence, Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union became one of WW2's greatest blunders. From early advances to the brutal winters, see how Operation Barbarossa turned into a nightmare for Germany, marking the downfall of the Nazi regime. The Nazi reign of terror is defined by their merciless genocide of the innocent Jewish population of Europe. In their rise to power they sowed the seeds of hatred amongst the German population, letting these unthinkable ideas take root before using every trick in the book to force them to accept the final solution. As the Allies close in on Berlin, a ruined Germany is heading closer to defeat day by day. However, a fanatical Hitler, a shadow of his former self is determined to hang on until the very end. In these final days of his

Explore how Israeli secret service agents tracked down and executed Nazi war criminal Herbert Cukurs in South America. Infamously known as the "Hangman of Riga," Cukurs played a role in the deaths of over 30,000 Latvian Jews. A Mossad agent, operating under the alias "Anton Kunzle," shot him in a secluded suburb of Montevideo, Uruguay.