WWII's Greatest Raids - National Geographic

Synopsis

See how Britain's Light Infantry, the British Royal Navy, the US Rangers and the SAS changed the course of a battle, or even the entire war, through their courage, daring and commitment.

Episodes

Season 1

Rangers Lead The Way

Rangers Lead The Way: A look at the US Army Rangers' suicidal mission to storm the cliffs at Pointe de Hoc and knock out the German guns that threatened the D-Day landings. (4 of 6)

Mountain Massacre

Mountain Massacre: A look back at the do-or-die night assault mounted by elite US/Canadian unit the Black Devils and how it determined the fate of the Allied campaign in Italy. (3 of 6)

Hitler's Last Bridge

Hitler's Last Bridge: A look at how a band of GIs turned the tide of war in 1945 when they captured Ludendorff Bridge: the final gateway into the heartland of the Third Reich. (6 of 6)

Strike From The Sky

Strike From The Sky: Uncover how daring missions carried out by elite soldiers changed the course of WWII, beginning with the British light infantry's crucial role in D-Day. (1 of 6)

Sas Vs Rommel

SAS Vs Rommel: Discover how the SAS's deadly and meticulously planned raid on a German airfield in the Libyan Desert helped turn the tide of the war in North Africa. (S1, ep 5)

Commando Do Or Die

Commando Do Or Die: A look back at the British Commandos' cunning raid in 1942. In a ship disguised as a German Destroyer, they targeted the vital German port at St. Nazaire. (4 of 6)