The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Exploring the buildings that were built to defend Britain from a German invasion during World War II. From coastal defences, to secret bases, travel across Britain looking at the buildings that were built to fight Hitler and his advancing army.

Documentary

War & Politics

The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Documentary

War & Politics

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First Aired on: Apr 19, 2021
Popularity: 1.3657: 3 votes
Networks: (GB)
Status: Returning Series: In Production

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 8 episodes

Season 1

Aired 4 years ago

8 Episodes

Episode 1We Shall Fight on the Beaches45 min
Rob Bell explores the costal defence network built to defend Britain's beaches against invasion during WWII, including a tower in Essex which controlled mines laid across the estuary.
Episode 2We Shall Fight Them in the Street45 min
The physical defence of London was crucial. A ring of steel and concrete was thrown up around the capital as well as utilising natural defences.
Episode 3We Shall Fight Them in the Fields95 min
Numerous pill boxes, gun emplacements and dragon's teeth were all tactically positioned to slow the Germans trying to get to the major cities.
Episode 4We Shall Fight Them in the Air42 min
RAF Kenley is one of the most intact Battle of Britain airfields left standing. Britain was able to resist the German invasion, what gave Britain the edge during WWII was an integrated defence system and RADAR.
Episode 5We Shall Never Surrender45 min
Reigate Fort was repurposed in preparation for a Nazi invasion of Britain. It was designed to block the Nazi's from getting to London and was set to become the Resistance headquarters should the capital have fallen.