Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready
★ 2 · 2017 · 45m · Documentary
A close look at the engineers who designed powerful military technology for the Nazis and who also encouraged a technological revolution that would forever change warfare.
Episodes
1. Hitler's Hideouts45m · A look at what went into building Hitler's infamous hideouts, including the fortified Wolf's Lair, the Fuhrerbunker and the alpine retreat known as the Eagle's Nest.
2. Hitler's War Machines45m · Hitler's megalomania led him to construct the ultimate deep-sea destroyer, the largest tank the world has ever seen and a fighter jet that inspired a revolution in aerial warfare.
3. Lines of Defence45m · A look at Hitler's deadly defences. The Siegfried Line held off US forces for six months, while the ambitious Atlantic Wall faced the ultimate test on D-Day.
4. Vengeance Weapons45m · The story of the Nazi geniuses who created Hitler's deadly weapons of vengeance, including the world's first-ever cruise missile and long-range rockets.More Like This
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