Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready

2.0
201745m

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.

Production

Logo for DSP

Available For Free On

Logo for Hoopla
Logo for Spectrum On Demand

Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2017

Still image for Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready season 1 episode 1: Hitler's Hideouts

1. Hitler's Hideouts

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.

Still image for Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready season 1 episode 2: Hitler's War Machines

2. Hitler's War Machines

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.

Still image for Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready season 1 episode 3: Lines of Defence

3. Lines of Defence

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.

Still image for Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready season 1 episode 4: Vengeance Weapons

4. Vengeance Weapons

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.

Cast

Photo of James Holland

James Holland

Himself - Presenter

Reviews

No reviews available yet.