The Buildings That Fought Hitler
The Buildings That Fought Hitler

The Buildings That Fought Hitler

2021 1 Seasons 8 Episodes ⭐ 5.3 Documentary War & Politics

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

We Shall Fight on the Beaches

Rob Bell explores the costal defence network built to defend Britain's beaches against invasion during WWII, including a

EP 2

We Shall Fight Them in the Street

The physical defence of London was crucial. A ring of steel and concrete was thrown up around the capital as well as uti

EP 3

We Shall Fight Them in the Fields

Numerous pill boxes, gun emplacements and dragon's teeth were all tactically positioned to slow the Germans trying to ge

EP 4

We Shall Fight Them in the Air

RAF Kenley is one of the most intact Battle of Britain airfields left standing. Britain was able to resist the German in

EP 5

We Shall Never Surrender

Reigate Fort was repurposed in preparation for a Nazi invasion of Britain. It was designed to block the Nazi's from gett

EP 6

Keep The Home Fires Burning

With the blitz taking its toll, Britain had to find a way to keep it's manufacturing going. Shadow factories were born a

EP 7

Fighting Back by Sea and Air

Britain needed to produce vast amounts of ammunition. Chatham Docks on the Medway saw 142 ships set sail, and bomber bas

EP 8

The Day of Days

Rob Bell looks at how the greatest amphibious invasion in human history was being prepared in Southern England and the b

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Rob Bell
Rob Bell