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Monty heads to Slovenia to retrace one of the most daring, yet unknown, mass escapes of Allied prisoners during the second world war, made possible only with the help of partisans and locals.

Hitler unveils his military plans: annex Austria, seize the Sudetenland, and eventually invade Poland and the Soviet Union. By March 1938, Austria falls bloodlessly. By September 1939, he invades Poland, sparking World War Two.

Mata Hari. Dance, Seduction and Espionage. The enduring myth.

By 1944, Hitler's image as a victorious leader is crumbling. He faces a bomb plot led by Stauffenberg and Tresckow, intending to kill him and overthrow the regime. Hitler survives the bombing, triggering a brutal reprisal against conspirators.

In January 1945, Nazi Germany faces defeat as Allied armies close in. Hitler, aged 55 and in poor health, remains defiant in his Berlin bunker. On April 30th, 1945, Hitler commits suicide, and days later, Germany surrenders, ending World War II.

Pierre Laval, once celebrated and later reviled, faced execution in 1945 for collaboration with the Nazis during Vichy France. Originally a socialist and pacifist, he fell into collaboration for power and to navigate the horrors of occupation.

The AK-47, the world's deadliest firearm, sparked a Cold War race for superior assault rifles like the American M4 and German HK 416. Host Wil Willis explores its history, from Mikhail Kalashnikov's WWII experiences to its assembly and lethal impact.

In January 2012, Italian divers discovered the wreck of a massive plane off the coast of Sardinia. At a depth of 65 meters (213 feet) lies a Messerschmidt “Gigant”.

Tanks have transformed warfare since their debut a century ago. Host Wil Willis traces their evolution from World War One breakthroughs to modern marvels like the M1 Abrams, the world's most powerful Main Battle Tank.

During WWII, Greek Prime Ministers Tsolakoglou, Logothetopoulos, and Rallis collaborated with Nazi occupiers, imposing fees that caused a famine.

Operation North Pole was a WWII German deception using captured SOE agents to mislead Britain. 47 of 50 agents were captured. Despite warnings, SOE ignored signs of compromise to maintain support, leading to a major intelligence failure.

Former U.S. Army Ranger Wil Willis tests modern combat shotguns like the Benelli M4 and Mossberg 590, alongside historic models.This documentary features 3D animations and weapon tests to explore effectiveness of combat shotguns.

Today’s infantry demands a weapon combining machine gun firepower with rifle accuracy and mobility.. Host Wil Willis traces this journey through iconic firearms.

Dusan Popov was almost certainly James Bond. Ian Fleming knew all the stories about him. Popov managed to persuade both the Germans and MI6 to keep him in the style of a millionaire businessman while performing a series of missions against the Nazis.

In 1945, during the Italian Spring offensive, SOE agent Michael Lees and SAS officer Roy Farran led a raid on German HQs at Villa Rossi and Villa Calvi. Despite orders to cancel, Farran attacked with SAS men and partisans, killing many Germans.

Artillery, "The King of Battle," has shaped history from ancient cannons to today's M777 Howitzer. Host Wil Willis visits Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to witness modern artillery like the M777 and M109 Paladin in action.

Operation Cockade, led by MI6's double agent Henri Dericourt in 1943, aimed to deceive Germans with sabotage. Despite efforts, Germans withdrew divisions unconvinced. Dericourt faced a post-war treason trial and died in a mysterious 1962 plane crash.

The Gatling Gun, designed to change 19th-century battlefields, now reigns supreme in the skies as a high-speed offensive weapon. With a 150-year legacy of havoc it continues to be a formidable force.

Operation Ratweek’s existence has always been denied. However WMR has now discovered evidence that it existed and was carried out.

Japan continues its suicidal resistance, and invading it looks costly. After 2 atomic bombs, the Emperor intervenes and stops the War. Stalin grabs territory in East Asia. The War is over, and the Atomic Era and the Cold War start.

Croatia grapples with its fascist past through figures like Dinko Sakic, once hailed as a hero but later convicted of war crimes. Leading the notorious Jasenovac camp, Sakic oversaw brutal atrocities against inmates.

The controversy surrounding Mohammad Amin al-Husayni, stems from his Nazi collaboration. He recruited Bosnian Muslims and advocated for a Palestinian homeland with Nazi help. His diaries reveal awareness of the Holocaust and anti-Semitic sentiments.

Monty’s journey sees him follow the path 33 SAS soldiers took after they were parachuted behind enemy lines to attack the enemy and create chaos to draw Nazi-fascist forces away from the front line.

In WWII's final months, Allies discover Nazi death camps, prompting a sweeping denazification of Germany post-war. Nuremberg trials convict top Nazis. Former Nazis are employed by the West in the Cold War struggle against the Soviet Union.

The Colt M1911, designed by John Moses Browning, is the 20th century's most influential pistol. Its .45 ACP cartridge made it the U.S. military's standard for 75 years. Wil Willis tests it to explore its stopping power.

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