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The Buildings That Fought Hitler

But before the worst came to the worst, plans were in place for everyone to do their bit...

But before the worst came to the worst, plans were in place for everyone to do their bit as groups or individuals with everyone playing a vital resistance role

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But before the worst came to the worst,
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plans were in place for everyone to do their bit
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as groups or individuals
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with everyone playing a vital resistance role.
Duration
13 seconds
Views
28
Timestamp in Movie
00:20:21
Uploaded
May 24, 2025
Season
1
Episode
5
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 • E03 It was designed to undermine our morale, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:07
It was designed to undermine our morale,
S01 • E06 The sirens went off at about 7:30 in the evening, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:10
The sirens went off at about 7:30 in the evening,
S01 • E01 A lot of it is buried under the cliff face - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:11
A lot of it is buried under the cliff face
S01 • E07 Admiral Hugh Sinclair, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:12
Admiral Hugh Sinclair,
S01 • E02 So it's surprising to see one in Knowle St. Giles. - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:05
So it's surprising to see one in Knowle St. Giles.
S01 • E03 About 60% of the bombs that were dropped on Britain - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:10
About 60% of the bombs that were dropped on Britain
S01 • E04 So, the building's got a number of unique features to it. - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:04
So, the building's got a number of unique features to...
S01 • E02 Especially considering how much of the rest of the Stop Line - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:07
Especially considering how much of the rest of the Stop Line
S01 • E06 And around 8:00, between 8:00 and 9:00, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:10
And around 8:00, between 8:00 and 9:00,
S01 • E04 We've got an earth bank, protected by concrete blast walls. - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:06
We've got an earth bank, protected by concrete blast...
S01 • E05 Alongside the Auxiliary Units, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:14
Alongside the Auxiliary Units,
S01 • E01 My favorite part of the fort - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:05
My favorite part of the fort
S01 • E08 But, in summary, Tyneham, Tyneham Valley - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:22
But, in summary, Tyneham, Tyneham Valley
S01 • E03 So it was the East End, Bermondsey, for example, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:07
So it was the East End, Bermondsey, for example,
S01 • E07 In 1938, all the different organs of government - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:10
In 1938, all the different organs of government
S01 • E04 We're on the front line here, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:10
We're on the front line here,
S01 • E02 (cheerful military music) - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:10
(cheerful military music)
S01 • E01 You have to go up a stone staircase - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:08
You have to go up a stone staircase
S01 • E03 And I think it's difficult to underestimate - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:14
And I think it's difficult to underestimate
S01 • E05 So people who could just be walking around their village, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:09
So people who could just be walking around their village,