Nazi Megastructures

20131 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 British Invasion Plan: Episode Image
Episode 1Hitler's British Invasion Plan

As the Nazi war machine reaches the English channel, Hitler's bold bid to destroy Britain's air power and land troops in southern England begins. 7+

Hell Island: Episode Image
Episode 3Hell Island

The fight for Guadalcanal kick-started one of the bloodiest episode of World War II as Japan and the US clashed over control of the prized Pacific island. 7+

Japan's Death Railway: Episode Image
Episode 4Japan's Death Railway

Laid through the toughest terrain known to man, Japan's 258-mile supply route was built with the blood of 200,000 Allied POWs and locals. (S6, ep 4) 7+

Hitler's Desert War: Episode Image
Episode 5Hitler's Desert War

With Erwin Rommel at the helm, the Nazis fight the Allies in Tunisia, Libya and Egypt in a brutal campaign that dictates the course of WWII. (S6, ep 5) 7+

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