Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich

44min

War & Politics

Documentary

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.

Episodes

Cast

Albert Speer

1. Albert Speer

44min

8th Dec 2023

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.

Wernher von Braun

2. Wernher von Braun

44min

15th Dec 2023

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.

Werner Heisenberg

3. Werner Heisenberg

44min

22nd Dec 2023

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?

Hans Kammler

4. Hans Kammler

44min

29th Dec 2023

Ferdinand Porsche

5. Ferdinand Porsche

44min

5th Jan 2024

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.

Fritz Todt

6. Fritz Todt

44min

12th Jan 2024

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.

First air date

8th Dec 2023

Last air date

12th Jan 2024

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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