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Uncensored Footage of the Atomic Bomb's Devastation in Hiroshima
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On August 6, 1945, the course of human conflict changed forever. This documentary explores the top-secret Manhattan Project, the engineering and ethical challenges of building the world's first atomic weapon, and the desperate decision to use it. Follow the journey of the B-29 Enola Gay as it delivers "Little Boy" to Hiroshima, and witness the devastating aftermath of the blast that brought WW2 to an end. It was the hardest choice of the war: drop the bomb and save countless lives from a costly invasion, or risk a prolonged, bloody war in the Pacific.
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The Battle Of The Best Tank Commanders Of WWII | Greatest Tank Battles
43:25|By 1942, Rommel's Afrika Corps has been pushed back to Tunisia and the new US tank force lands in North Africa. This is the story of the final North African battles as two of history's most famed tank commanders - Patton and Rommel - go head to head.
Battle of 73 Easting: The Gulf War Tank Battle In A Sandstorm | Greatest Tank Battles
46:22|In the 1991 Gulf War the American 2nd Armoured Cavalry Regiment drove into a sandstorm. How did they overcome Iraq's elite Republican Guard blind?The War For The Seas: The U-Boats That Stalked The Atlantic | Battlezone
49:59|An authentic look at maritime war, with rare archive footage and war films shot by The Royal Navy's officers and crew during the Second World War.Golan Heights: Israel's Legendary Tank Defence Against Syria | Greatest Tank Battles
46:24|In 1973, Syria launches a surprise attack against Israel in the Golan Heights. This is a story of survival, where a few out-numbered tankers manage to hold off an enemy of overwhelming size in one of the greatest tank battles ever waged.
What Were The Critical Battles Of World War II? | Battles Won And Lost Complete Series
03:17:21|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.
What Was Life Like In Germany Immediately After The Fall Of The Nazis?
44:28|In July 1945, a few weeks after Germany’s unconditional surrender, the Western Allies finally entered Berlin. They found a city in ruins, divided into sectors, and under Soviet control. This premium documentary uses rare, high-quality color footage and first-hand accounts to show life in the destroyed capital. From the daily struggle of the "rubble women" to the political tensions at the Potsdam Conference, this film explores how the seeds of the Cold War were sown in the ashes of the Third Reich.