Nazi Megastructures

Series 3

TV-PG
In this series, the shock and awe tactics of the Blitzkrieg, the unparalleled fortifications on The Channel Islands, and the Fuhrer’s Megasub – a weapon that could have won the war for the Nazis – are all explored. The evidence of these terror weapons and incredible defensive structures are spread across Europe, if you know where to look.
Where to Watch Series 3
6 Episodes
  • The Eagle's Nest
    E1
    Episode 1The Eagle's NestHitler transformed his Alpine retreat in Bavaria into a fortified fiefdom, home to 2,000 SS troops and protected by a high level security system.
  • Hitler's Island Megafortress
    E2
    Episode 2Hitler's Island MegafortressIn yet another example of Hilter's folly he orders impregnable fortresses built on the Channel Islands. Despite the incredible expense of construction the fortifications prove useless when the Allies go on the offensive on D-Day. But , it was a safe, if dull, place for a few German soldiers to wait out the war.
  • Lightning War Machine
    E3
    Episode 3Lightning War MachineGuderian's book "Achtung Panzer" introduces the concept of the combined arms offensive. Hitler seizes upon it as the way to use modern weapons technology in Germany's tradition of fighting fast, short wars to overcome the stalemate of trench warfare.
  • Hitler's Killer Subs
    E4
    Episode 4Hitler's Killer SubsHitler planned a submarine to outperform all others. The Type 21 was the world's most advanced submarine: Hitler's sea-faring super weapon.
  • Pacific Megaships
    E5
    Episode 5Pacific MegashipsIn the 1930s the Japanese begin designing the Yamato, the world's most powerful battleship, 30 per cent larger than anything their enemies have.
  • Japanese Superfortress
    E6
    Episode 6Japanese SuperfortressIn 1945 Japanese generals construct a network of defences and tunnels on Okinawa, creating a devastating killing ground for American troops.
Cast of Series 3
  • Richard LinternSelf
 
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