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I 1945 blev verden ført ind i atomalderen. Da hans rolle som bombens fader var blevet cementeret, blev Oppenheimer mere og mere bekymret over den potentielle fare, som videnskabelige opfindelser kunne udgøre for menneskeheden.

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.

The symbol of the SS stands for terror and the murder of millions. Documentary about the history of a symbol that represents murder.

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

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”.

Monty follows the route taken by prisoner of war Len Harley, who spent months on the run before braving snow, ice, and Nazi patrols to escape over the mountains of the Majella in Italy.

Host Wil Willis tests the Garand against the Arisaka Type 99, showcasing its impact in WWII and sniper rifles' deadly precision, from Carlos Hathcock to Craig Harrison. Witness the historic rifles that shaped warfare!

During WWII, the IRA's "S Plan" aimed to bomb Britain, drawing German support to weaken the British. "Operation Green" and "Plan Kathleen" envisioned IRA aiding a German invasion of Northern Ireland, but both failed due to bungling and infighting.

Christine Granville, aka Krystyna Skarbek, a brave SOE agent, secured the release of captured comrades from the Gestapo before Operation Dragoon, earning the George Medal.

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.

They are iconic weapons: the Tommy Gun, Uzi, and today’s MP5. Invented to break WWI stalemates, the submachine gun revolutionized warfare and culture. Host Wil Willis explores its evolution, firing the Thompson and BAR.

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.

In Ukraine and Lithuania, Nazi invaders were welcomed as liberators. In Lithuania, Antanas Gecas led a militia that executed hundreds of Jews. Ukrainian nationalists participated in pogroms slaughtering 34,000 Jews in two days.

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.

Episode 2 begins after the desperate German winter of 1941. Yet 1942 began badly for the Soviets, with more vicious Nazi campaigning seeing millions more Russians captured and starved.

In 1924, Hitler is convicted for High Treason after the failed Nazi power grab. In prison, he writes Mein Kampf, articulating his anti-Semitic and expansionist beliefs. Upon release, Hitler rebrands the Nazi Party.

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.

Anton Adriaan Mussert, initially resisted Hitler’s anti-Semitism despite modeling his NSB party, even welcoming Jewish members. His failed attempt to kidnap Queen Wilhelmina led him into hiding, after which he collaborated in hopes of gaining power.

Relive the bravery of the Dunkirk veterans in defenseless boats crossing the English Channel to rescue the stranded soldiers through their uplifting stories of heroism in a battle that changed the course of WWII.

Weapons That Changed The World examines the RPG-7, renowned for its ability to take on tanks and level buildings. Host Wil Willis traces its evolution from WWII's Bazooka to modern counterparts like the AT-4 and Carl Gustav.

The Western Allies secure supply routes that will allow them to enter Germany, and the Ardennes counter-offensive fails. The Red Army advances rapidly. The SS implements the Holocaust.

The Marines succeed in the "island hopping" strategy against suicidal resistance. The US Navy establishes supremacy, cutting off Japan.

Sir Charles attended Eton, and then joined the Coldstream Guards. He won the Military Cross on the Western Front and, having survived the war, returned to banking.

Monty treks one of the toughest and most famous freedom trails out of Nazi controlled France, taking him through the valleys and high ridges of the Pyrenees mountains and into Spain.

After WWII, SOE disbanded, leaving Vera Atkins to uncover fates of 118 agents, including 13 women. Many were betrayed and sent to camps; some were executed. Atkins' quest continued, marked by personal impact and delayed recognition.

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.

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