U&Yesterday 2021 1 season 8 eps 16 Returning series

The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Name: The Buildings That Fought Hitler
Genre: Documentary, War & Politics, History, War
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Rob Bell

2021 1 season 8 eps 16

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S1 · E1 · Apr 19, 2021

We Shall Fight on the Beaches Episode 1

Rob Bell explores the costal defence network built to defend Britain's beaches against invasion during WWII, including a tower in Essex which controlled mines laid across the estuary.

6.9 · You

45 min

S1 · E2 · Apr 26, 2021

We Shall Fight Them in the Street Episode 2

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.

7.0 · You

45 min

S1 · E3 · May 3, 2021

We Shall Fight Them in the Fields Episode 3

Numerous pill boxes, gun emplacements and dragon's teeth were all tactically positioned to slow the Germans trying to get to the major cities.

6.9 · You

45 min

S1 · E4 · May 10, 2021

We Shall Fight Them in the Air Episode 4

RAF Kenley is one of the most intact Battle of Britain airfields left standing. Britain was able to resist the German invasion, what gave Britain the edge during WWII was an integrated defence system and RADAR.

7.2 · You

45 min

S1 · E5 · May 17, 2021

We Shall Never Surrender Episode 5

Reigate Fort was repurposed in preparation for a Nazi invasion of Britain. It was designed to block the Nazi's from getting to London and was set to become the Resistance headquarters should the capital have fallen.

7.3 · You

45 min

S1 · E6 · May 24, 2021

Keep The Home Fires Burning Episode 6

With the blitz taking its toll, Britain had to find a way to keep it's manufacturing going. Shadow factories were born and were crucial in the production of ammunition and other wartime essentials.

7.1 · You

45 min

S1 · E7 · May 31, 2021

Fighting Back by Sea and Air Episode 7

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.

7.1 · You

60 min

S1 · E8 · Jun 7, 2021

The Day of Days Episode 8

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.

7.1 · You

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The Buildings That Fought Hitler