Nazi Megastructures

20133 series
Available on Nat Geo HD
Nat Geo HD

This programme unveils the engineering secrets of six iconic megastructures that went on to spark a technological revolution, ultimately changing warfare forever. The Nazis built some of the biggest and deadliest pieces of military hardware in history. Adolf Hitler hired men like Wernher von Braun, Ferdinand Porsche and Alfred Krupp to build huge terror machines, hi-tech superguns and weapons of mass destruction.

Hitler's Siegfried Line: Episode Image
Episode 2Hitler's Siegfried Line

One of the greatest fortifications in warfare history, the campaign to breach Hitler's Siegfried Line cost 140,000 American casualties. (S2, ep 2) 7+

Kamikaze Suicide Bombers: Episode Image
Episode 6Kamikaze Suicide Bombers

Attention turns to one of the most fearsome weapons of war, the Kamikaze, a tactic explored by the Nazis and perfected by the Japanese. 7+

How to watch Nazi Megastructures