The Buildings That Fought Hitler

In this episode we explore the buildings and incredible structures used in the planning and execution of the D-Day landings - the largest and most complex amphibious operation in military history.

In this episode we explore the extensive air and naval structures used by Britain and her Allies in preparation for the fight back against the Nazis.

In this episode we explore Britain's shadow factories hidden from German bombs including the aircraft engine factories buried underground and the Avro Factory used to manufacture the Lancaster bomber which was cleverly disguised as a working farm.

In this episode we explore the fortifications at Reigate Hill which would act as a resistance HQ if London fell and the network of secret structures to be used by the auxiliary units trained for a clandestine fight under Nazi occupation.

In this episode, we explore the integrated network of structures and airfields comprising the best air defense system in the world' that would enable the RAF to win the Battle of Britain.

We explore the structures built into the natural hill barriers surrounding London the air raid shelters built to protect the capital's 8 million inhabitants during the Blitz and the incredible 'starfish' sites constructed to confuse Nazi bombers.

In this episode we explore the intricate network of defenses known as the Stop Lines - a series of interlinking barriers that the British would fall back to and use to halt or slow down the German advance.

In this episode we explore the mine control towers beach defences and strategic forts along Britain's south coast that would form the first line of defence.