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The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Over 21 military structures were positioned to bear the brunt of a German amphibious...

Over 21 military structures were positioned to bear the brunt of a German amphibious assault, forming an impressive barricade above the waterline

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Over 21 military structures
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were positioned to bear the brunt
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of a German amphibious assault,
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forming an impressive barricade above the waterline.
Duration
9 seconds
Views
32
Timestamp in Movie
00:37:32
Uploaded
May 24, 2025
Season
1
Episode
1
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 • E08 So they actually continued to serve a purpose - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:06
So they actually continued to serve a purpose
S01 • E07 This plane is manned by 10 aircrew, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:23
This plane is manned by 10 aircrew,
S01 • E03 And street lights were switched off, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:06
And street lights were switched off,
S01 • E04 And today our front line RAF fighter stations - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:08
And today our front line RAF fighter stations
S01 • E06 But with a captive and capable resource - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:15
But with a captive and capable resource
S01 • E02 (tense music) - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:07
(tense music)
S01 • E08 The caissons are a constant reminder - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:14
The caissons are a constant reminder
S01 • E03 Any chink of light visible from the streets, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:08
Any chink of light visible from the streets,
S01 • E05 In 1974, a remarkable event took place - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:25
In 1974, a remarkable event took place
S01 • E01 So, you can see over my shoulder, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:08
So, you can see over my shoulder,
S01 • E02 Whatever happened, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:10
Whatever happened,
S01 • E04 (jet engine whooshing) - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:16
(jet engine whooshing)
S01 • E03 Total darkness was the only way in which - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:07
Total darkness was the only way in which
S01 • E01 But, by August, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:10
But, by August,
S01 • E06 There were over 550,000 prisoners of war - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:06
There were over 550,000 prisoners of war
S01 • E08 Castletown was significantly impacted - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:06
Castletown was significantly impacted
S01 • E07 If one of those bombers goes down, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:12
If one of those bombers goes down,
S01 • E02 The planners needed a safe place on the stop line - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:06
The planners needed a safe place on the stop line
S01 • E06 Over 150,000 of those were based in agriculture. - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:04
Over 150,000 of those were based in agriculture.
S01 • E08 Not only was it the target of 46 air raids - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:29
Not only was it the target of 46 air raids