War Factories

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The untold secret story of war production that shaped the Second World War. Key factories for weapons, vehicles and ships are highlighted, including the American Liberty Ships.

German Aviation: Episode Image
Episode 1German Aviation

The untold secret story of war production that shaped the Second World War, beginning with how the German aviation industry came to dominate the skies of Europe.

Krupp: Episode Image
Episode 2Krupp

The story behind the Krupp company, who were responsible for the manufacture of two of Germany's most feared war products - the Panzer Tank and the U-boat.

Vickers: Episode Image
Episode 3Vickers

The role played by engineering giant Vickers during the Second World War, including the development of the Spitfire and how the Royal Navy recovered from losing so many warships.

General Motors: Episode Image
Episode 4General Motors

How the Americans, once they were provoked into war, out-produced the rest of the world so quickly and by such a huge margin, including the likes of General Motors.

US Aviation: Episode Image
Episode 5US Aviation

Henry Ford's plan, with the help of Albert Kahn, to build a giant factory in Michigan, covering 3.5million sq ft and including an aircraft production line half a mile in length.

Occupied Territories: Episode Image
Episode 6Occupied Territories

The sabotaging efforts of Peugeot in Nazi-occupied France, where the bosses and workers cooperated with the Resistance to hinder the Nazis' use of military vehicles.

US Ships: Episode Image
Episode 7US Ships

The story of America's 'Liberty Ships', which were produced in incredible numbers and became known as the Model T Fords of the ocean.

Russia: Episode Image
Episode 8Russia

The remarkable story of how Stalin's massive war factories were dismantled and moved east on one and half million railway trucks, to avoid being lost to the Nazis.

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