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The Buildings That Fought Hitler

And so, understandably, facing such a horrific onslaught every night, many members of the...

And so, understandably, facing such a horrific onslaught every night, many members of the public sought alternative accommodation

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And so, understandably,
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facing such a horrific onslaught every night,
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many members of the public sought alternative accommodation.
Duration
11 seconds
Views
20
Timestamp in Movie
00:21:41
Uploaded
May 24, 2025
Season
1
Episode
3
Genres
documentary, history
Production
Canal+ España,Rosa García Producciones Cinematográficas

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Movie Summary

During World War II, the British built or reinforced a series of structures consisting of over 26,000 buildings to form a line of defence against an expected German invasion. Rob Bell travels around the UK to learn their secrets.
S01 • E01 (gentle tense music) - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:11
(gentle tense music)
S01 • E02 This is one of the few remaining pillboxes - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:05
This is one of the few remaining pillboxes
S01 • E08 As for the villagers themselves, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:07
As for the villagers themselves,
S01 • E02 Most of the rest have been demolished - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:04
Most of the rest have been demolished
S01 • E05 And like their hidden underground bases, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:07
And like their hidden underground bases,
S01 • E04 (dramatic orchestral music) - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:16
(dramatic orchestral music)
S01 • E07 So within the grounds of this stately home, in late 1939, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:09
So within the grounds of this stately home, in late 1939,
S01 • E06 Unfortunately for a country heading into total war, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:12
Unfortunately for a country heading into total war,
S01 • E02 This pillbox defended two key transport routes, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:08
This pillbox defended two key transport routes,
S01 • E08 If they'd lived here before the evacuation, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:06
If they'd lived here before the evacuation,
S01 • E03 I'm in the South of England, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:09
I'm in the South of England,
S01 • E01 From being bowled over by an imposing mine tower, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:12
From being bowled over by an imposing mine tower,
S01 • E05 This is an original lapel badge - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:08
This is an original lapel badge
S01 • E08 So we're stood in the churchyard, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:14
So we're stood in the churchyard,
S01 • E07 People have a perception of Bletchley - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:07
People have a perception of Bletchley
S01 • E02 This pillbox, if you can see, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:10
This pillbox, if you can see,
S01 • E03 From small but impressive shelters - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:08
From small but impressive shelters
S01 • E05 So Auxiliary Unit members would wear these in their jackets - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:11
So Auxiliary Unit members would wear these in their jackets
S01 • E06 Tragically, 501 former pupils who went on to fight - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:09
Tragically, 501 former pupils who went on to fight
S01 • E04 From airfields under constant attack, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:11
From airfields under constant attack,