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The Blitz caused widespread devastation
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The Buildings That Fought Hitler

The Blitz caused widespread devastation

The Blitz caused widespread devastation

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The Blitz caused widespread devastation.
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5 seconds
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Timestamp in Movie
00:20:19
Uploaded
May 24, 2025
Season
1
Episode
3
Genres
documentary, history
Production
Canal+ España,Rosa García Producciones Cinematográficas

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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 • E05 But before the worst came to the worst, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:13
But before the worst came to the worst,
S01 • E04 The work and lives of the radar personnel were so at risk - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:10
The work and lives of the radar personnel were so at risk
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