1939-1941: Why Was Hitler So Successful In The Early Years Of WW2?

As Hitler launched his campaign to dominate Europe from, he unleashed the brutal tactics that would define the early years of World War II. Explore his rapid invasions across Poland, the strategic might of Blitzkrieg, and his planned but unrealized invasion of Britain, Operation Sea Lion. See how Hitler’s drive for supremacy met resistance in the Soviet Union with the onset of Operation Barbarossa. 00:00 Rise of the Dictators 51:40 Lightning War 01:42:57 Operation Sea Lion 02:34:15 Operation Barbarossa 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 from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. Discover the past on History Hit, with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly and presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code 'WARSTORIES': https://historyhit.com/subscribe You can find more from us on: https://www.facebook.com/WarStoriesDocs This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact [email protected]. #warstories #documentary #military