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War Factories

The untold secret story of war production that shaped the Second World War.

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Documentary
War & Politics
Created By

First Aired on

Jul 17, 2019

3 seaons till Jul 01, 2022

Popularity: 4.2797
2 votes
Networks
(GB)
(FR)
Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Enterprise: The Rise of the Aircraft Carrier

Seasons & episodes

Total 3 seasons, 22 episodes

Season 1

Aired

8 Episodes
  • Episode 1German Aviation45 min

    The untold secret story of war production that shaped the Second World War, beginning with how the German aviation industry came to dominate the skies of Europe.

  • Episode 2Krupp45 min

    The story behind the Krupp company, who were responsible for the manufacture of two of Germany's most feared war products - the Panzer Tank and the U-boat.

  • Episode 3Vickers45 min

    The role played by engineering giant Vickers during the Second World War, including the development of the Spitfire and how the Royal Navy recovered from losing so many warships.

  • Episode 4General Motors45 min

    How the Americans, once they were provoked into war, out-produced the rest of the world so quickly and by such a huge margin, including the likes of General Motors.

  • Episode 5US Aviation45 min

    Henry Ford's plan, with the help of Albert Kahn, to build a giant factory in Michigan, covering 3.5million sq ft and including an aircraft production line half a mile in length.

Crew & Team

Mike Ibeji

Writer

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