Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich

Season 1

2023 · 6 episodes · 4h 24m in all · 8.0/10

Episodes

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   1. Albert Speer

   8 Dec 2023 · 44 min · 8.0/10

   In his role as Adolf Hitler's favourite architect, Albert Speer was a central figure in the Fuhrer's inner circle and helped cement his position in power.

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   2. Wernher von Braun

   15 Dec 2023 · 44 min · 7.0/10

   Wernher von Braun was vital to NASA's Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon, but this 'American hero' had his Nazi past kept under wraps.

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   3. Werner Heisenberg

   22 Dec 2023 · 44 min · 8.0/10

   As one of their most controversial scientists, Heisenberg was key in the Nazis' efforts to build an atomic bomb. How close was he to achieving his goal?

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   4. Hans Kammler

   29 Dec 2023 · 44 min · 8.0/10

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   5. Ferdinand Porsche

   5 Jan 2024 · 44 min · 9.0/10

   Explores the life of Ferdinand Porsche, who, as the founder of Porsche and a member of the Nazi Party, contributed significantly to the production of various weapon systems for the German war effort during World War II.

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   6. Fritz Todt

   12 Jan 2024 · 44 min · 8.0/10

   Engineer Fritz Todt plays a crucial role in building the infrastructure of Nazi Germany by spearheading projects like the Autobahn and fortified defences. Todt's work supports the war effort and helps consolidate Hitler's power.