Programação de History Hit

Napoleon rose from humble commander to Europe's master through leadership and key victories.

Hitler refuses defeat until Russians reach Reichskanzlei bunker.

King Leonidas, the first of Sparta, was born around 540 BC in the Greek city state of Lacedaemon.

Dr. Roel Konijnendijk examines super soldiers image and its accuracy in relation to ancient sources.

Pompeii, a prosperous Roman town, was destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption in 79 AD

History Hit commemorates Hadrian's Wall's 1900th birthday, showcasing its significance in Roman dominance

Emperor Nero, born in Antium, saw his exiled mother return for her centennial games appearance.

Henry V of England, born 1386, led during power struggles and the Hundred Years War.

Historians discuss Henry VIII's death and his children in the 'Not Just the Tudors... Lates' series.

King Henry V's image shifts from charming leader to ruthless ruler, key to British history.

Hannibal led his army across the Alps, crushing Rome and securing his legendary military legacy.

Napoleon rose from humble commander to Europe's master through leadership and key victories.

The B17 "Memphis Belle" completes its final mission, battling AA fire and interceptors.

WWII pilots and engineers battled with Spitfires, Hurricanes, Zeros, Hellcats, ME 109s, and more.

The "Hell Hawks" fight in D-Day's skies, while the Avenger sinks Japan's largest battleship.

An in-depth look at WWII aircraft carrier combat, featuring real footage that's both strong and compelling.

Examine the shift to "area bombing" to break civilian morale, the industrial destruction wrought by Allied air forces, and the high human cost

In 1941, German battleship Bismarck threatened British Atlantic sea routes.

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

The 1941 Japanese surprise attack on the US, resulting in the sinking of five US warships

In 1942, Pacific war shifted after Japan's failed Pearl Harbor attempt, with the US asserting sea dominance

During WWII, US General George C. Marshall used a two-pronged strategy to blockade Japan

Japan's delay of Gen. Buckner's invasion led to the deadly Battle of Okinawa between the U.S. &Japan in WWII.

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