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EP1 We Shall Fight on the Beaches Apr 19, 2021

Rob Bell explores the costal defence network built to defend Britain's beaches against invasion during WWII, including a tower in Essex which controlled mines laid across the estuary.

EP2 We Shall Fight Them in the Street Apr 26, 2021

The physical defence of London was crucial. A ring of steel and concrete was thrown up around the capital as well as utilising natural defences.

EP3 We Shall Fight Them in the Fields May 03, 2021

Numerous pill boxes, gun emplacements and dragon's teeth were all tactically positioned to slow the Germans trying to get to the major cities.

EP4 We Shall Fight Them in the Air May 10, 2021

RAF Kenley is one of the most intact Battle of Britain airfields left standing. Britain was able to resist the German invasion, what gave Britain the edge during WWII was an integrated defence system and RADAR.

EP5 We Shall Never Surrender May 17, 2021

Reigate Fort was repurposed in preparation for a Nazi invasion of Britain. It was designed to block the Nazi's from getting to London and was set to become the Resistance headquarters should the capital have fallen.

EP6 Keep The Home Fires Burning May 24, 2021

With the blitz taking its toll, Britain had to find a way to keep it's manufacturing going. Shadow factories were born and were crucial in the production of ammunition and other wartime essentials.

EP7 Fighting Back by Sea and Air May 31, 2021

Britain needed to produce vast amounts of ammunition. Chatham Docks on the Medway saw 142 ships set sail, and bomber bases sprung up across the country.

EP8 The Day of Days Jun 07, 2021

Rob Bell looks at how the greatest amphibious invasion in human history was being prepared in Southern England and the buildings that helped with the invasion of Normandy on D-Day and Operation Overlord.

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Released: 19 April 2021 Returning Series

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Official Website: https://yesterday.uktv.co.uk/shows/the-buildings-that-fought-hitler/

Synopsis

Exploring the buildings that were built to defend Britain from a German invasion during World War II. From coastal defences, to secret bases, travel across Britain looking at the buildings that were built to fight Hitler and his advancing army.

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