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Strategic Bombing: Was The Controversial Tactic Actually Effective? | WWII in Colour | War Stories
After the fall of France in 1940 the only thing standing between Hitler and Britain was the English channel. This led to a huge strategic bombing campaign that would only be disrupted by the invasion of The USSR the following year. By then The Allies began hitting Germany hard with strategic bombing campaigns of their own. This was a controversial tactic with no regard for civilian life, but did it actually work?
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The M1 Abrams Tank: The Ultimate War Machine | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories
Просмотров 29 тыс.4 часа назад
The M1 Abrams Tank is the world's most potent armored vehicle. We'll track its development through such forerunners as the WWII-era M18 Hellcat and the Cold War-era Soviet T-55 Tank and see why these "beast-boxes" have ruled ground warfare for decades. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries an...
U-Boat Peril: The Deadly Journey Across The Atlantic During WW2 | War Story | War Stories
Просмотров 60 тыс.12 часов назад
Veterans of the Canadian Navy recount the harrowing journey through the Atlantic during the Second World War. From facing Nazi submarines to surviving treacherous seas, every moment was a battle for survival. Dive into the heart of warfare with firsthand stories of courage and camaraderie War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringi...
Rome Has Fallen: Italy's Calamitous Campaign In WW2 | World War II in Colour | War Stories
Просмотров 51 тыс.16 часов назад
Benito Mussolini led Italy to war in 1940, in part to build an Italian Empire and in part to side with his ally Adolf Hitler. What would follow would be a disastrous campaign on all fronts, marked by heavy losses and easy defeats despite having superior numbers. How did these bold ambitions translate into being nothing but a burden on the Nazi war machine? War Stories is your one stop shop for ...
Testing The World's Best Spec-Ops Sidearms | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories
Просмотров 28 тыс.21 час назад
Former Army Ranger Wil Willis, dives deep into the world of Special Forces handguns. From the iconic Colt M1911 to the destructive Desert Eagle, join Wil as he explores the evolution of spec ops weaponry. With insights from former Navy SEAL Joel Lambert and firearms expert Mike Tristano, witness firsthand tests, historical insights, and gripping combat stories. 00:00 Intro 01:40 SIG P226 03:00 ...
The Desperate Last Stand Of One Of The Last German U-Boats | War Stories
Просмотров 32 тыс.День назад
April 1945, Germany already knows it has lost the war, but it's remaining soldiers fight on. One of the last remaining U-Boats is hiding just off the coast of Canada, ready to sink supply ships. This is thee story of the crew's last stand. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories fro...
The Naval Battles That Turned The Tide Of WW2's Pacific Theater | WWII In Colour | War Stories
Просмотров 133 тыс.14 дней назад
Discover the pivotal naval battles, from the Coral Sea to the Battle of Midway, that turned the tide of World War II in the Pacific. Witness Admiral Nimitz's strategic brilliance as US forces clash with the Japanese navy in a bid for supremacy. Explore the daring maneuvers, the courage of sailors and pilots, and the decisive moments that shaped the course of WW2. War Stories is your one stop sh...
6,000 Rounds Per Minute: The Raw Power Of The Minigun | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories
Просмотров 32 тыс.14 дней назад
The Aerial Gatling Gun has the highest rate of fire of any military machine gun in the world. Host Wil Willis flys in an F16 to see the six thousand round a minute Vulcan rip apart targets and fires the Minigun from a helicopter at exploding cars. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and sto...
Soviet Offensive: The Desperate German Retreat From Russia To Berlin | Battlefield | War Stories
Просмотров 104 тыс.14 дней назад
From decisive battles on the Eastern Front to Nazi Germany's final stand in Berlin, witness the shifting tides of war as the German Army faced mounting pressure from all sides. And explore the relentless Soviet advance that culminated in the downfall of Adolf Hitler's regime. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only t...
The Jewish Partisans Who Fought Back Against The Nazis | War Story | War Stories
Просмотров 95 тыс.14 дней назад
In this powerful recount, Jewish partisans share their harrowing experiences during World War II. From the formation of ghettos to daring escapes, they fought relentlessly against Nazi oppression. Witness their bravery, resilience, and unwavering determination to resist. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the be...
America vs Japan: The Complete History Of WW2's Pacific Theater | WWII In The Pacific | War Stories
Просмотров 238 тыс.21 день назад
Pearl Harbor - 00:00 The war in the pacific started in 1941 with a ruthless surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. This daring attack had caught America off guard and dragged them into the war against an enemy on the other side of the world. This documentary explores the attack and the fatal consequences it had for the Japanese. Island Hopping - 49:55 Explore the pivotal ba...
The Deadly Evolution Of Close Quarter Combat | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories
Просмотров 52 тыс.21 день назад
Experience the lethal journey of the combat shotgun, a weapon synonymous with close-quarters combat. From the historic Winchester Model 1897 to the cutting-edge Benelli M4, explore how shotguns revolutionized warfare. Join former Army Ranger Wil Willis and experts as they delve into the firepower, versatility, and impact of these iconic firearms. 00:00 Intro 02:10 Benelli M4 03:30 Winchester Mo...
The Disastrous D-Day Drop Of The Canadian 1st Paratroopers | War Stories
Просмотров 145 тыс.21 день назад
The Disastrous D-Day Drop Of The Canadian 1st Paratroopers | War Stories
The Strategic Errors That Caused The Failure Of Operation Barbarossa | WW2 in Colour | War Stories
Просмотров 170 тыс.28 дней назад
The Strategic Errors That Caused The Failure Of Operation Barbarossa | WW2 in Colour | War Stories
Why The M2 Is The Gold Standard Heavy Machine Gun | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories
Просмотров 68 тыс.Месяц назад
Why The M2 Is The Gold Standard Heavy Machine Gun | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories
Battle Of Ortona: The Bloodiest Fighting Of The Italian Stalingrad | War Story | War Stories
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Battle Of Ortona: The Bloodiest Fighting Of The Italian Stalingrad | War Story | War Stories
Why Did Nazi Germany Abandon Their Plan To Invade Britain? | World War II In Colour | War Stories
Просмотров 840 тыс.Месяц назад
Why Did Nazi Germany Abandon Their Plan To Invade Britain? | World War II In Colour | War Stories
The Deadly Evolution of Anti-Tank Warfare | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories
Просмотров 157 тыс.Месяц назад
The Deadly Evolution of Anti-Tank Warfare | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories
How Canadian Forces Turned The Tide Of WW2's Italian Campaign | War Story | War Stories
Просмотров 80 тыс.Месяц назад
How Canadian Forces Turned The Tide Of WW2's Italian Campaign | War Story | War Stories
Lightning War: How Blitzkrieg Struck Europe | World War II In Colour | War Stories
Просмотров 83 тыс.Месяц назад
Lightning War: How Blitzkrieg Struck Europe | World War II In Colour | War Stories
Is the AK-47 The Ultimate Assault Rifle? | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories
Просмотров 132 тыс.Месяц назад
Is the AK-47 The Ultimate Assault Rifle? | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories
What Was Life Really Like For A WW2 Bomber Pilot? | War Story | War Stories
Просмотров 71 тыс.Месяц назад
What Was Life Really Like For A WW2 Bomber Pilot? | War Story | War Stories
How Did WW2's Fascist Dictators Rise To Power? | World War II in Colour | War Stories
Просмотров 47 тыс.Месяц назад
How Did WW2's Fascist Dictators Rise To Power? | World War II in Colour | War Stories
A Look Inside The Most Powerful Artillery Of All Time | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories
Просмотров 107 тыс.Месяц назад
A Look Inside The Most Powerful Artillery Of All Time | Weapons That Changed The World | War Stories

Комментарии

  • @MrTappug
    @MrTappug 40 секунд назад

    Thank you for protecting the free world. I’m an American, but we owe it to these brave Canadians for defending the free world we all belong to. Today we wonder about our free world today. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @kostasvrionis781
    @kostasvrionis781 2 минуты назад

    28/10 /40 εισβολή στην Ελλάδα. Κορόιδο Μουσολίνι

  • @Daz-ty6bo
    @Daz-ty6bo 21 минуту назад

    How come Prescott Bush got away with supplying the Nazis with oil and minerals during the war?

  • @Daz-ty6bo
    @Daz-ty6bo 24 минуты назад

    How come Prescott Bush got away with supplying the Nazis with oil and minerals during the war?

  • @danielgidenko4629
    @danielgidenko4629 42 минуты назад

    I didnt know this was a pro german documentary. This was awful. The army that gave millions shouldnt be disgraced.

  • @JamesJones-yj8ku
    @JamesJones-yj8ku 43 минуты назад

    To blurry to watch.

  • @JACB006
    @JACB006 Час назад

    “Strategic Bombing was a controversial tactic” - From a German prospective or ours?

  • @samuelpankonien4084
    @samuelpankonien4084 Час назад

    This is hugely biased on British. And not the real monster of Americans

  • @draganbanic5381
    @draganbanic5381 Час назад

    Wow,how could the Ferdinand get the army clearance after inspection knowing fully well how important on board machine guns were, even one would make lot of difference for the crew, that's inexcusable , cutting corners to get them out to the battlefield but nearly every other heavy to medium vehicle from either side had this as standard..

  • @philiphumphrey1548
    @philiphumphrey1548 2 часа назад

    Some details wrong. The Rolls Royce Merlin engine gave the P51 Mustang altitude, not range (the previous Allison engine was great at low altitude but performance fell off over 15,000 feet). It was the use of drop tanks that gave the P51 (and the P47) range.

  • @johnlynch-kv8mz
    @johnlynch-kv8mz 2 часа назад

    42:13 this is why civilians shouldn’t do the thinking soldiers normally would do. No Chinese or Japanese soldiers thought that was a wise idea. This is reasonably sure assumption to bear.

  • @Dmc214ever
    @Dmc214ever 2 часа назад

    World War II in color is one of the greatest series of all time.

  • @ikaros2006
    @ikaros2006 2 часа назад

    Greece fell because was at war with the italians and winning them. The 90%,of the Greek army was sent in Albania. The so call British help was too little too late

  • @patriciarose6371
    @patriciarose6371 2 часа назад

    I cant bear to hear these stories.The futility of their deaths, the agony of their loved ones never knowing.

  • @Steve1734
    @Steve1734 3 часа назад

    If the effect was to destroy Germanys arms industry, it failed. It was their lack of fuel that lost them the war. Germany produced more weapons and aircraft in 1944 than any other year. US bombing tactics were abysmal with some being 8 miles off target, and this was in daylight. When the lead plane dropped its bombs, all those behind did the same, going back as many as 12 miles. Some navigators never looked through a bombsight on missions because of this. They scrapped the upper and lower turret gunners to save weight because the British were getting the Mosquito to carry more than a B17, with a crew of two. Its 1935 design was showing. The Lancaster carried twice the bomb load with half the crew. It took the American 6 months to g train a B17 crew. It only took the British 3 weeks to train a Lancaster crew. Many Lancaster crew did over 200 missions by the end of the war. The Americans went home after 25.

  • @bw1889
    @bw1889 3 часа назад

    Some serious mistakes in this overview. I mean, I haven’t seen such a miss on the naval battle of Leyte. Center force was attacked first, Musashi sunk, Center force retreats. The southern force was not attacked by planes but by USN surface units including PT’s, destroyers, cruisers and battleships (many of the Pearl survivors). Then, the following morning, Halsey took the bait on the northern force while Kurita brought the center force back thru san bernardino straight into Leyte. But for real, how can you just skip over the battle of Samar / Taffy 3??? Not to mention the lack of insight into the incredible naval battles of Guadalcanal. Very strange you missed all of this.

  • @safatkarim630
    @safatkarim630 3 часа назад

    The Germanic "Barbarians" dividing Italy again! 45:56

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  • @twogamer7149
    @twogamer7149 4 часа назад

    39:02 bad and inaccurate photo selection, this is the infamous Pearl Harbor USS Arizona bombed by Japan, not Lancaster related

  • @milosstefanovic6603
    @milosstefanovic6603 4 часа назад

    Everything about Bin Laden is a lie, 2 in a head? Unarmed, with his family? Only a child would believe this story, or a sheep

  • @dayaautum6983
    @dayaautum6983 4 часа назад

    With all due respect, the turning point in the war against Japan happened the moment the US decided to build. At the end of the war the US had 29 carriers, 122 escort carriers, 23 battleships, and 72 cruisers. Japan never had a chance.

  • @gwenchaperon4262
    @gwenchaperon4262 4 часа назад

    THANKYOU CANADA FOR SAVING MY DAD WHO WAS ONE OF MONTY'S MEN STRANDED ON ANZIO, THANKYOU FOR VOLUNTEERING FROM THE START TO DEFEND MY FAMILY AND COUNTRYMEN . THERE AREN'T ENOUGH WORDS IN ANY DICTIONARY TO DESCRIBE HOW DEEPLY WE FEEL ABOUT YOUR GIFT BUT PERHAPS GOD CAN ...BLESSINGS OF PEACE TO ONE AND ALL. AGAIN THANKYOU.

  • @LemonHead-sq5ws
    @LemonHead-sq5ws 4 часа назад

    No it wasn’t accurate at all it was pretty much a vengeance weapon and anti morale weapon it killed indiscriminately and weakened morale

    • @currentbatches6205
      @currentbatches6205 4 часа назад

      It did not have to be "accurate" to win the war. Which it did.

    • @LemonHead-sq5ws
      @LemonHead-sq5ws 3 часа назад

      @@currentbatches6205 So

    • @LemonHead-sq5ws
      @LemonHead-sq5ws 3 часа назад

      @@currentbatches6205 you are annoying af don’t say 💩 to me

    • @LemonHead-sq5ws
      @LemonHead-sq5ws 3 часа назад

      @@currentbatches6205 I want to know what you look like tbh I’m curious 😅 lmao

    • @LemonHead-sq5ws
      @LemonHead-sq5ws 3 часа назад

      @@currentbatches6205 didn’t win 💩 whatever comes out your mouth is nonsense

  • @jasonjennings4349
    @jasonjennings4349 4 часа назад

    The British did not modify or improve the 51. They, in fact, firstly denied the supercharger on the aircraft which limited its high altitude performance. An American test pilot recommended the RR engine. You Brits are innovative but please try to get your history right.

    • @stargazer5784
      @stargazer5784 3 часа назад

      The reason that the first Mustangs arriving in Europe had the underperforming Allison engines was because the advanced 2 stage superchargers that yielded better high altitude performance were considered to be 'protected technology' that the US government didn't want exported overseas. Virtually all high performance aircraft engines of the period had some sort of turbo or supercharged air induction system to boost horsepower and the British certainly wouldn't have ordered them without one installed, regardless of the poor performance above 15,000 feet. The Mustang could have been built with a much better engine in the US, but a modified Allison, which wasn't even fully developed at the time, would have been longer in size requiring extensive and time consuming modifications to the airframe. Further, it was a Rolls Royce test pilot that first suggested that a Merlin engine be installed, and the rest is history. There were still some modifications required to accommodate the heavier Merlin engine, but it was an overall better fit. The final variant, the P-51D, had a licensed built by Packard, Rolls Royce Merlin V-1650. At the end of the day, it was a beautifully designed American fighter with an outstanding British designed engine and there's nothing wrong with that. No, I'm not from the UK, and you need to get your facts straight. This stuff is all freely available online.

  • @tiolucasoff-roadingcompany2113
    @tiolucasoff-roadingcompany2113 4 часа назад

    You cannot compare wealth expertise in shooting to this gun expert no no no no no the special forces

  • @politicsuncensored5617
    @politicsuncensored5617 5 часов назад

    One of Hitler's biggest blunders was to attack the Soviet Union after he lost the Battle of Britain. This only put Germany in a vise with no where to turn. Except slowly retreat to Berlin~! Shalom

  • @whicker59
    @whicker59 5 часов назад

    Mussolini's army had been used to battling easy targets like Ethiopia. He nor his generals thought Africa would b a piece of cake.

  • @MichaelWittrock-kr9gy
    @MichaelWittrock-kr9gy 5 часов назад

    The USA will be defeated within by illegal aliens from Mexico. We have an open border!!!!

  • @KingEric-nr8gv
    @KingEric-nr8gv 5 часов назад

    1:46

  • @JR-sq2of
    @JR-sq2of 5 часов назад

    Hey Mr Willis, how come these weren't used in WWII to offset the German Zipper machine gun? Or did they? Thx 👍

  • @edistojimbo
    @edistojimbo 5 часов назад

    Could you fit anymore effing ads on your video???

    • @politicsuncensored5617
      @politicsuncensored5617 5 часов назад

      Download the video and watch it off line on your computer. No ads~! Shalom

  • @greggiles7309
    @greggiles7309 5 часов назад

    Britain was not alone.

  • @johnwymer1215
    @johnwymer1215 6 часов назад

    Shame we lost WWII...if Germany had REAL leadership we would have won. WWII shouldnt have had to happen but no choice. Allies forced both world wars.

    • @thefreestylefrEaK
      @thefreestylefrEaK 53 минуты назад

      No it's not a shame you lost but a good thing. Go back to playing your tiny violin.

  • @kat13man
    @kat13man 6 часов назад

    No, strategic bombing was not a success and needlessly cost many men's lives. The Germans said it was the tactical bombing of military supplies that was successful (9th AF). That prevented resupply as well as the supply of fuel to the combat units. Bombing train yards was a good idea. Nobody has ever explained by the Allies did not bomb the railways to the East of Germany which would have stopped the trains running to the Eastern front as well as the trains taking the last Jews to the death camps. Big question there.

  • @spicydoughnut8397
    @spicydoughnut8397 6 часов назад

    47:53 Why is someone up there holding a Sniper as well?

  • @currentbatches6205
    @currentbatches6205 6 часов назад

    If you have any questions regarding the issue, you need to read "How the War Was Won" (O'Brien). Not only was strategic bombing effective, but it did also win the war in Europe. You cannot fight with weapons which are not produced or languishing in the factories because there is no fuel available to get them where they were needed. Strategic bombing did that in the Western front. In the Pacific, Naval efforts combined with strategic bombing sufficed.

  • @tonronin8244
    @tonronin8244 6 часов назад

    Mengele viveu no Brasil, era um senhor idoso querido pelos seus vizinhos. No Brasil Mengele não fez mal a ninguém.

  • @m3ramire
    @m3ramire 6 часов назад

    TOW2A/B my weapon of choice! 0352! SEMPER FI!

  • @petepal55
    @petepal55 7 часов назад

    I've always figured the bombing was more retaliatory than strategic.

    • @currentbatches6205
      @currentbatches6205 4 часа назад

      You figured wrong.

    • @LemonHead-sq5ws
      @LemonHead-sq5ws 2 часа назад

      @@currentbatches6205 Say it to my face old man

    • @UnCuntained
      @UnCuntained Час назад

      I think it was a little bit of both. More so probably before the mastered art it was retaliatory with limited effects. When they figured out how to do it effectively it was strategic.

  • @liamthompson9090
    @liamthompson9090 7 часов назад

    Actually, Bormann lived in Paraguay after the war.

  • @nickgardner1507
    @nickgardner1507 7 часов назад

    Excellent insightful and fascinating - great narrative.

  • @johnblasik9647
    @johnblasik9647 8 часов назад

    In total war strategic bombing targets all resources the enemy has, and one of the biggest is manpower, the civilian population. That’s the difference from limited to total war, nothing is out of bounds

  • @Cavethug
    @Cavethug 8 часов назад

    No, the British weren't the only ones with a tank in 1918. And no, the tank "didn't help the allies win the war". Both are just not true. The British were the only ones with significant numbers of heavy tanks, and once they learned how to use them, they were extremely effective.

  • @GeneralPadron
    @GeneralPadron 8 часов назад

    I don't think your title to this video is accurate. Considering how poorly the Abrams is doing against the Russians in Ukraine.

  • @MercuryCircuit
    @MercuryCircuit 8 часов назад

  • @loungepuppy799
    @loungepuppy799 8 часов назад

    No it just killed a bunch of innocent civilians.

    • @Lassisvulgaris
      @Lassisvulgaris 7 часов назад

      So, a worker in an ammunition, aircraft or tank factory is an innocent civilian...?

    • @loungepuppy799
      @loungepuppy799 6 часов назад

      @@Lassisvulgaris no I'm talking about the intentional bombings of Dresden and Hamburg etc. that killed thousands of innocent women and children, they were not soldiers dude.

    • @currentbatches6205
      @currentbatches6205 4 часа назад

      FDR said every boy-scout collecting scrap metal was the equivalent of a Marine on Guadalcanal. Japan armed teenagers with bamboo spears. Please tell us who is an "innocent civilian".

  • @user-el3nu7qp1t
    @user-el3nu7qp1t 8 часов назад

    This is not strategic bombing. This is area bombing.

    • @currentbatches6205
      @currentbatches6205 5 часов назад

      So?

    • @LemonHead-sq5ws
      @LemonHead-sq5ws 4 часа назад

      Carpet bombing*

    • @currentbatches6205
      @currentbatches6205 4 часа назад

      @@LemonHead-sq5ws So?

    • @LemonHead-sq5ws
      @LemonHead-sq5ws 3 часа назад

      @@currentbatches6205 is your life that pathetic you waste your life writing “so”

    • @currentbatches6205
      @currentbatches6205 3 часа назад

      @@LemonHead-sq5ws No, my intelligence is such that I challenge ignoramuses by posting "So?" You seem to be one of them; convince me otherwise or STFU. Pretty sure the latter is appropriate.

  • @jonny-b4954
    @jonny-b4954 9 часов назад

    8:00 Only 39 aircraft were lost... hah. That's more than like the entire Ukraine War so far. Wild the discrepancy in the size of the two conflicts.