Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Reinhard Heydrich was the "Hangman of Prague" and the mastermind behind the Final Solution. This documentary follows his ruthless ascent within the SS and the daring British-backed plot to eliminate him: Operation Anthropoid. Discover how two Czech paratroopers ambushed his limousine in broad daylight, the desperate manhunt that followed, and the horrific Nazi reprisals that wiped entire villages off the map.
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Reinhard Heydrich was the "Hangman of Prague" and the mastermind behind the Final Solution. This documentary follows his ruthless ascent within the SS and the daring British-backed plot to eliminate him: Operation Anthropoid. Discover how two Czech paratroopers ambushed his limousine in broad daylight, the desperate manhunt that followed, and the horrific Nazi reprisals that wiped entire villages off the map.
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.
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: bit.ly/4pyExyn
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This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.
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