Nazi Megastructures

2013•2 series

Available on 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.

Episode 1V1: Hitler's Vengeance Missile

Hitler ordered the development of the V1 in retaliation to Allied bombing raids. The first cruise missile, it changed the face of war forever. 7+. (S2, ep 1)

Episode 3The Wolf's Lair

Documentary exploring how the Nazis built deadly pieces of military technology, starting with a secret headquarters of concrete and steel. (S2, ep 3) 7+

Episode 4Himmler's SS

Unscrew the evil human machine that was Himmler's SS as this eye-opening documentary about the Nazis' thirst for world domination continues. (S2, ep 4) 7+

Episode 5Hitler's Megaships

Climb aboard the Bismarck and Tirpitz, battleships of record-breaking proportions and the ultimate status symbols of the Third Reich. (S2, ep 5) 7+

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