Secrets of War

Reinhard Heydrich and Wilhelm Canaris were the top two spies in the Third Reich. In the end, one man would kill for Hitler and the other man wouldn't.

Story of the Enigma Machine, the cracking of the Enigma codes and British disinformation campaigns.

Women became unlikely heroes who fought behind enemy lines in every conflict of WWII. Many have sacrificed and paid the ultimate price.

Born of great desperation and used under the cover of darkness, special tools of spies and espionage agents delivered war to the heart of the enemy.

Learn more about the Nazis and their heavily organized plunder of these riches that would ultimately become the most gigantic heist in history.

Learn about the code breaking and stealing that took place during the longest and most crucial water battle in WWII between Germany and the Allies.

The Sitzkrieg or "Phony War" of World War II. After Hitler's invasion of Poland, neither thre Allies or the Axis engaged in war for seven months.

June, 1940. England fights alone against aggressive brutal attacks. The Germans have yet to be stopped in their lightning plunge across Europe.

Deception is a device used to confuse an enemy. From decoy tanks and phony radio broadcasts, to the spy whose lies led Hitler to his own downfall.

The Desert Fox outfoxed by the Ultra secret.

This episode explores how obtaining top-secret plans for rockets, jets and missiles was top priority for spies on both sides during WWII.

As the future of Europe and the world hung in the balance, an intricate web of lies tied up German army divisions across Europe.

After Nazi Germany's invasion and capture of France, French citizens take it upon themselves to wage a guerrilla campaign against their occupiers.

Learn about the classified mission to rescue an American hostage and the man hunt for a dictator. The surprise invasion of Panama in December of 1989.

Uncover the best kept secrets of the air campaign in the Gulf War. Learn more about the controversial yet strategic plans to destroy Iraqi targets.

From the undercover agent who worked for Iraq, to the role of the U-2 spy plane, discover the real stories of Secret Operations in the Gulf War.

From primitive balloons to spy planes Get an insider's look at the pioneers of aerial reconnaissance and the impact they have had on modern warfare.

Learn more about Stalin's influence over China's Mao Tse Tung and Korea's Kim El Sung and the other factors behind the first conflict of the Cold War.

Russian Nuclear Secrets of the Cold War.

Discover the secret telegrams revealing how Stalin had a role in air battles with UN pilots, and how Britain unwillingly aided the communists.

During the Vietnam War, American pilots fought the enemy in the skies. But were these enemies North Vietnamese, or from another communist country?

The American Army was struggling to fight an elusive enemy. Learn about the Viet Cong's methods to hinder America's attempts to seal South Vietnam.

As the armies of WW1 struggled, the German government broke the stalemate and issued in a new era of warfare by turning to covert operations.

From Germany's Big Bertha in World War I to Iraq's secret Project Babylon, this programme explores the development of the terrifying super gun.

Regular American units fought under rules of engagement enforced by their leaders and unconventional Special Forces fought classified battles.