
1945, The Year That Changed History
Chaos marked WWII's final year as Nazis fought in the east, the Red Army advanced, and Allies freed France.

Chaos marked WWII's final year as Nazis fought in the east, the Red Army advanced, and Allies freed France.

Shackleton's crew survives 2 years in Antarctica after Endurance is crushed by ice in 1914-1916.

The US Army's black units increased to 12.4%, but the Department of Defense struggled to integrate them.

In the Dark Ages, Viking raiders wielded crucible steel and the famed Ulfberht Sword to terrorize Europe.

Ancient societies 2,000 years before Christ achieved feats that reshaped human understanding.

Hitler's generals were horrified by his plan to invade Russia, relying on a decisive knock-out blow

The Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries revolutionized work

Britain, despite facing imminent defeat from the Nazis, used its advanced air force and code crackers

Copernicus' discovery of Earth's rotation altered human perception

The film depicts the Nazis' use of Blitzkrieg, capturing Poland, Britain, and France unprepared

Aristotle's fourth-century philosophy, a study of natural science, mathematics, ethics

The film highlights the impact of the Great Depression on Western emocracies

Experimental archaeology helps uncover prehistoric life by recreating ancient tools and techniques.

Submarine veteran Commodore Eric Thompson gives Dan Snow a tour of HMS Alliance.

WWII saw intense skies battles featuring dog fights, Japanese Zeros, Corsairs, and bombing raids.

Chaos marked WWII's final year as Nazis fought in the east, the Red Army advanced, and Allies freed France.

Shackleton's crew survives 2 years in Antarctica after Endurance is crushed by ice in 1914-1916.

The journey of Islam and it's 1200 year reign over the civilized world, to the last 300 years of its decline.

Operation Carpetbagger, a pivotal WWII mission, featured key figures like Waist Gunner

Interwar conflicts previewed WWII's total war, refining global methods of destruction and chaos.