• 2021
  • 1h
The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Summary During World War II, the British built or reinforced a series of structures consisting of over 26,000 buildings to form a line of defence against an expected German invasion. Rob Bell travels around the UK to learn their secrets. View more details

  • 2021
  • 1h

The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Rob Bell Jason Desporte Andrew Powell-Thomas

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6.9

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Apr 18, 2021

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : UKTV Play

Language : English

Production companies : UKTV Hello Mary

Summary During World War II, the British built or reinforced a series of structures consisting of over 26,000 buildings to form a line of defence against an expected German invasion. Rob Bell travels around the UK to learn their secrets. View more details

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Apr 18, 2021

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : UKTV Play

Language : English

Production companies : UKTV Hello Mary

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Rob Bell in The Buildings That Fought Hitler (2021)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Apr 18, 2021
We Shall Fight on the Beaches
Rob Bell explores the coastal defence network built to defend Britain's beaches, including a tower in Essex which controlled mines laid across the estuary.
Episode 2 • Apr 25, 2021
We Shall Fight Them in the Streets
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 3 • May 02, 2021
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 get to the major cities.
Episode 4 • May 09, 2021
We Shall Fight Them in the Air
RAF Kenley is one of the most intact Battle of Britain airfields. What gave Britain the edge during WWII was an integrated defence system and RADAR.
Episode 5 • May 16, 2021
We Shall Never Surrender
Reigate Fort was repurposed to block the Nazi's from getting to London and was set to become Resistance HQ should the capital have fallen.
Episode 6 • May 23, 2021
Keep the Home Fires Burning
With the blitz taking its toll, Britain had to keep it's manufacturing going. Shadow factories were born and were crucial in the production of ammunition.
Episode 7 • May 30, 2021
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 bases sprung up across the country.
Episode 8 • Jun 06, 2021
The Day of Days
Rob Bell looks at how the greatest amphibious invasion in human history was being prepared in Southern England, and the buildings that helped with the invasion of Normandy on D-Day and Operation Overlord.
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