Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich

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2023

Meet the architects behind the Nazi war machine. The Führer's most prominent planners, designers, architects, and builders tried to downplay their role in the Holocaust, but the truth is now exposed.

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Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2023

Still image for Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich season 1 episode 1: Albert Speer

1. Albert Speer

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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.

Still image for Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich season 1 episode 2: Wernher von Braun

2. Wernher von Braun

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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.

Still image for Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich season 1 episode 3: Werner Heisenberg

3. Werner Heisenberg

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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?

Still image for Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich season 1 episode 4: Hans Kammler

4. Hans Kammler

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Still image for Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich season 1 episode 5: Ferdinand Porsche

5. Ferdinand Porsche

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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.

Still image for Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich season 1 episode 6: Fritz Todt

6. Fritz Todt

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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.

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