Programme de History Hit

A closer look at two of WW2's most terrifying and influential war machines.

Diktators often seek power, restrict liberties, and lead to corruption, with countries like Africa

After WWII, the USSR and USA divide Europe in a battle for power and influence.

The Korean War erupts as nuclear tensions grow between the USSR and USA.

Castro rises in Cuba as Sputnik launches and the Berlin Wall divides Europe.

Cuba, Prague, and Vietnam push the Cold War closer to global conflict.

Coups and civil wars spread as the USSR and USA pursue fragile nuclear peace.

Reagan invades Grenada after Maurice Bishop's revolution topples a US-backed regime.

Gorbachev's reforms end with the collapse of the USSR and the rise of Boris Yeltsin.

Discover the B-36, a long range nuclear bomber aircraft used in World War II and the Cold War.

A closer look at two of WW2's most terrifying and influential war machines.

Hitler, failed artist, joined Bavarian army after mother's death; earned Iron Cross in WWI.

Born in Austria, Hitler experiences rejection, joins Bavarian Army, feels belonging.

Hitler becomes NSDAP leader, unsuccessful coup attempt, writes Mein Kampf.

Hitler re-establishs NSDAP, faces Hindenburg's refusal for Chancellor.

NSDAP appoints Hitler as Reich Chancellor, using lies, violence.

Hitler ascends to power, passes Nuremberg Race Laws, seeks Austrian territorial expansion.

Economic boom boosts Hitler's popularity, promoting motorways and affordable Volkswagen.

Hitler and Goebbels launch pogrom against Jews, concealing Eva Braun.

Hitler violates Munich Agreement, claims territories based on occupants' wishes.

Hitler-Stalin pact protects Hilter, invades Poland, triggers war declarations, and Hitler's expansion.

Hitler disregards Stalin's pact and invades Russia for Eastern Europe.

Hitler implements euthanasia program, causing thousands of deaths and industrialized extermination.