The anatomy of the tyrant is revealed through his youth, early years as Germany's dictator, and the final years of WWII, including his futile attempts at saving his country.

The speculation surrounding Eva Braun has persisted for decades: Was she Adolf Hitler's lover or just a close friend? And did she die in a Berlin bunker or did she escape to a secret life? Our profile tells the simple story of a simple girl who simply fell in love...with the wrong man. This common tale of love in the time of war is told through uncommonly candid home movies, most of them shot by Eva herself.

A look at FDR’s political rise and domestic policies during the Great Depression.

The story of Germany's brilliant "Desert Fox" who nearly out-foxed Allied troops in World War II, and then later plotted to assassinate Hitler. Rommel was forced to commit suicide when the scheme failed.

Profile of Emperor Hirohito of Japan and his reign during WWII. Covers the dazzling sights and sounds of his enthronement, his status as a god-like figure worshipped by all Japanese, and his post-war efforts to democratize one of the world's oldest cultures.

The life of the tough-as-nails Marine who compiled an unmatched fighting record from the jungles of the Banana Wars and Guadalcanal, and from Peleliu to the Chosin Reservoir.

The dazzling career of the aviation pioneer who led WWII's most hair-raising air raids, and whose perilous experiments with blind flying helped usher in the era of commercial aviation. Experts and members of his family shed light on his daring exploits, which included the first American raid on Tokyo during the war.

Biography reveals new secrets about Wallis Simpson, the girl from Pennsylvania who married Prince Edward, the heir to the British throne. Their classic love story is timeless as Edward chose Simpson over becoming King. But newly uncovered documents indicate long-hidden secrets, including that while Edward was falling in love with her, she had entertained another lover.