Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich
Meet the architects behind the Nazi war machine. The Fรผhrer's most prominent planners, designers, architects, and builders tried to downplay their role in the Holocaust, but the truth is now exposed.
Meet the architects behind the Nazi war machine. The Fรผhrer's most prominent planners, designers, architects, and builders tried to downplay their role in the Holocaust, but the truth is now exposed.
6 Episodes
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.
December 8, 2023Wernher 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.
December 15, 2023As 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?
December 22, 2023Explores 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.
January 5, 2024Engineer 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.
January 12, 2024