If Hitler had anticipated a swift and conclusive triumph in Russia, he encountered obstacles at every juncture. Despite the Luftwaffe’s…
Resistance is Never Futile | April – June 1943 | World War II
Despite the bleak prospects of achieving any significant success against the Germans, the relentless struggle for liberation persisted. The Polish…
The Vatican and the Third Reich: an Unholy Alliance
In the midst of WWII, Catholics looked to the pope to guide them. Hitler had already begun secretly launching his…
Churchill Offers Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat | Colorized World War II
„I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat“: these were the solemn words spoken by the newly…
Hitler Was Preparing For Full-Scale Invasion of Scandinavia | Colorized World War II
As Hitler was preparing for full-scale invasion of Scandinavia, all eyes turned northward. U-Boat attacks increased in frequency, and in…
The Onset of the Second World War Became Certain | Colorized World War II
The onset of the Second World War became certain once Adolf Hitler’s troops invaded Poland on September 1st, 1939. Witness…
Pearl Harbor Surprise Attack and its Aftermath | October – December 1941 | World War II
As Hitler and his army turned their attention towards Russia, a momentous event occurred in the Pacific as the Japanese…
1940-1944, Paris During the Occupation: The Untold Story of the German Soldiers
June 14, 1940, German forces march into Paris, marking the start of the occupation of the French capital. The city…
Japanese Refused to Surrender (July – September 1945) World War II
After years of fighting in Europe, the war in the Pacific was far from over. The Japanese leadership, influenced by…
The Battle of Britain and Operation Barbarossa: How Hitler Took His Worst Decisions
This episode analyses Hitler’s decisions during the Battle of Britain, which lead to the first major defeat of Nazi Germany,…
Hitler’s Creatures: The Nazis‘ Obsession with the Animal Kingdom | Documentary
Hitler, Goring, Himmler… the three architects of the Final Solution. But these three men, like many other high ranking Nazis,…
USA launching an invasion of Sicily | July – September 1943 | World War II
After winning significant battles in North Africa, the Allies turned their attention to Europe. General Montgomery, known affectionately as „Monty“…
Wartime Britain – A Nation’s Finest Hour | World War II
Throughout WW2 Great Britain faced the threat of invasion, and for a time stood alone, as Europe fell to Adolf…
Russian Roulette | July – September 1941 | World War II
Hitler’s plan for a swift victory in Russia was met with relentless resistance as the Soviet Red Army fiercely defended…
New Challenges | October – December 1943 | World War II
Hitler is in difficulty on all fronts and despite the heavy losses the Americans push back the Japanese. Stalin adds…
D-Day at Last | April – June 1944 | World War II
The D-Day landings achieved great success due to several factors, including the element of surprise. Despite the massive gathering of…
The Race for Berlin | January – March 1945 | World War II
The Russians advanced towards Germany from the East while the Western Allies attacked from the West. Meanwhile, the Japanese fiercely…
Battle of Midway & Beyond | April – June 1942 | World War II Colorized | Subtitled
After the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, the US Navy shifted their focus to regaining control of the Pacific. In…
Tentative Steps | July – September 1943 | World War II
With their victories in North Africa, the Allies set their sights on Europe, launching an invasion of Sicily under the…
Onwards, Ever Onwards (October- December 1944) | World War II
As Allied forces closed in on Germany, Hitler’s grip on power weakened. Nevertheless, the Nazis were still able to inflict…
Blueprint for Victory | January – March 1944 | World War II
As winter gave way to spring the world watched and waited as the Allied forces prepared for Operation Overlord. Brave…
Facing the Music (January – March 1943) World War II
The only option for the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad was surrender, while all across Russia the Red Army consolidated…
The Russians entered Berlin first | Colorized World War II
00:00 The Russians entered Berlin first, and as Hitler took his own life in his bunker, the war in Europe…
On Land, In the Air & All At Sea (January – March 1941) World War II
The Luftwaffe continued its attempts to bomb Britain into submission, while the German Afrika Korps strengthened its position as Rommel,…
First Blood (April – June 1940) | World War II
When Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of the wartime coalition government in May 1940 he pledged his „blood, toil, tears…
On Land, In the Air & All At Sea (January – March 1941) | World War II
The Luftwaffe continued its attempts to bomb Britain into submission, while the German Afrika Korps strengthened its position as Rommel,…
Battle Lines Drawn | January – March 1940 | World War II
As the New Year dawned and the people of Britain faced the introduction of rationing, all eyes turned northwards to…
El Alamein to Stalingrad (July – September 1942) World War II
Hitler’s „Desert Fox“, Rommel pushed forward at El Alamein, but with the arrival of the maverick British General, Bernard Montgomery,…
The Road to War (September – December 1939) Countdown to Victory | World War II
From the moment Adolf Hitler marched his troops into Poland on the 1st of September 1939, the Second World War…
The Fall of Singapore (January – March 1942) Countdown to Victory | WW2
With Britain no longer facing Hitler alone, the first G.l.s arrived in the UK, while the Japanese took the advantage…
Following In Felix’s Footsteps: Story of an Holocaust Survivor
For five years, Felix Opatowski endured the horror of the Holocaust. When Felix found himself in Auschwitz, he dared to…