The Abyss: Rise And Fall Of The Nazis
In 1934, Hitler's government is firmly in the saddle. Most Germans support Hitler's anti-Jewish policy and the regime's terror soon escalates.
2026-06-12 21:20:38 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 22:14:14 +0000 UTC(53m)
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Dictators' Hideouts
Hitler's last secret is revealed: a sprawling underground headquarters at Książ Castle, complete with a spectacular network of underground complexes in the Owl Mountains. Was this intended to be the birthplace of Hitler's ultimate superweapon?
2026-06-13 01:08:13 +0000 UTC→2026-06-13 02:05:44 +0000 UTC(57m)
Commando Missions
In the midst of the reconquest of Italy, the Allies came up against the Winter Line—an impregnable line of defence built on the crests of a mountain range. They decided to call in a very special commando unit, the First Special Service Force.
2026-06-13 00:11:18 +0000 UTC→2026-06-13 01:08:13 +0000 UTC(56m)
Commando Missions
On September 15th, 1942, 12 commandos reached Northern Norway. Their mission: to sabotage a hydroelectric plant crucial to the German war industry. To avoid detection, they decided to cross a huge high-altitude glacier.
2026-06-12 23:11:21 +0000 UTC→2026-06-13 00:11:18 +0000 UTC(59m)
The Abyss: Rise And Fall Of The Nazis
At the end of 1939, the German Army invades Poland. Examine how Hitler succeeded in pushing through his rearmament and war plans relatively unhindered.
2026-06-12 22:14:14 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 23:11:21 +0000 UTC(57m)
The Abyss: Rise And Fall Of The Nazis
In 1934, Hitler's government is firmly in the saddle. Most Germans support Hitler's anti-Jewish policy and the regime's terror soon escalates.
2026-06-12 21:20:38 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 22:14:14 +0000 UTC(53m)
Soviet Storm
In August 1945 the Red Army launched a devastating assault against Japanese-occupied Manchuria on the same day Japan suffered its second nuclear attack, which helped force the Japanese leadership to recognise that the war was lost.
2026-06-12 20:23:23 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 21:20:38 +0000 UTC(57m)
Soviet Storm
In January 1945 the Red Army launched an overwhelming assault against Germany. Soviet soldiers stormed German fortresses, uncovered evidence of Nazi death camps, and carried out their own terrible retribution against the German people.
2026-06-12 19:24:59 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 20:23:23 +0000 UTC(58m)
Dictators' Hideouts
The greatest hideout in fascist Italy's history: The Monte Soratte Bunker. Built directly into a mountainside, with security features even a Bond villain could only dream of. But could Mussolini's bunker withstand an all-out Allied assault?
2026-06-12 18:27:35 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 19:24:59 +0000 UTC(57m)
Iconic Combat Machines
Two iconic machines of World War II - the Spitfire symbolised British hope and resistance, while the Tiger tank embodied German power.
2026-06-12 12:47:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 13:44:06 +0000 UTC(57m)
Iconic Combat Machines
The Vietnam war changed aerial warfare in more ways than one. The Phantom became the first true fighter bomber of the modern era.
2026-06-12 11:49:51 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 12:47:00 +0000 UTC(57m)
Commando Missions
In the midst of the reconquest of Italy, the Allies came up against the Winter Line—an impregnable line of defence built on the crests of a mountain range. They decided to call in a very special commando unit, the First Special Service Force.
2026-06-12 10:52:56 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 11:49:51 +0000 UTC(56m)
Commando Missions
On September 15th, 1942, 12 commandos reached Northern Norway. Their mission: to sabotage a hydroelectric plant crucial to the German war industry. To avoid detection, they decided to cross a huge high-altitude glacier.
2026-06-12 09:52:59 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 10:52:56 +0000 UTC(59m)
Combat Ships
In Stealth we examine the methods ships have used to evade detection. With the advent of radar in WW2, ships that wanted to remain undetected had to find ways to hide.
2026-06-12 08:55:32 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 09:52:59 +0000 UTC(57m)
Combat Ships
Viking combat ships changed the course of history. Their longships brought William the Conqueror's troops to Hastings, adventurers to North America and raiders to plunder the Saxon kingdoms.
2026-06-12 07:57:48 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 08:55:32 +0000 UTC(57m)
Combat Ships
In this episode we look at vessels built for amphibious combat. We begin by looking at the last reaming Landing Craft Tank (LCT) to serve on D-Day – LCT 7074. These huge landing craft were essential in delivering tanks, trucks, soldiers and supplies.
2026-06-12 07:00:11 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 07:57:48 +0000 UTC(57m)
Al Murray: Why Do The Brits Win Every War
Comedian John Thomson and historian Janina Ramirez join Al to explore the truth about Vikings and how they were so successful in Britain.
2026-06-12 00:43:10 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 01:40:32 +0000 UTC(57m)
Al Murray: Why Do The Brits Win Every War
Al faces up to the richest nation on Earth to discover how the former British colony of America somehow slipped through its fingers.
2026-06-11 23:46:04 +0000 UTC→2026-06-12 00:43:10 +0000 UTC(57m)
Al Murray: Why Do The Brits Win Every War
Bruno Tonioli joins Al to look at key battle tactics during the Roman Invasion back in AD 43.
2026-06-11 22:49:05 +0000 UTC→2026-06-11 23:46:04 +0000 UTC(56m)
Nazi Murder Mysteries
When Edward VIII, the former wayward King of Great Britain was sent by the British establishment to see out the war in as Governor of the Bahamas, it was hoped that he would refrain from causing any further embarrassment to the Royal family.
2026-06-11 21:51:40 +0000 UTC→2026-06-11 22:49:05 +0000 UTC(57m)
Nazi Murder Mysteries
As the Nazis waged a war of destruction across Europe, women travelling on Berlin's S-Bahn train network were being stalked in the carriages at night.
2026-06-11 20:54:17 +0000 UTC→2026-06-11 21:51:40 +0000 UTC(57m)
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