To watch in HD, get ClipCafe PRO
The MOD had to spend some money
Please log in to add to collections.
The Buildings That Fought Hitler

The MOD had to spend some money because there was a huge amount of pressure from the local...

The MOD had to spend some money because there was a huge amount of pressure from the local community, to actually get this restored

Full Transcript

00:00:01.000 --> 00:00:03.427
The MOD had to spend some money
00:00:03.427 --> 00:00:05.737
because there was a huge amount of pressure
00:00:05.737 --> 00:00:07.248
from the local community,
00:00:07.248 --> 00:00:09.052
to actually get this restored.
Duration
10 seconds
Views
29
Timestamp in Movie
00:21:37
Uploaded
May 24, 2025
Season
1
Episode
8
Genres
documentary, history
Production
Canal+ España,Rosa García Producciones Cinematográficas

Want This Clip in HD?

Upgrade for HD/4K downloads and unlimited access. Upgrade now →

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 • E06 They were so busy putting that out - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:06
They were so busy putting that out
S01 • E07 Following the outbreak of war, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:09
Following the outbreak of war,
S01 • E03 And so, understandably, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:11
And so, understandably,
S01 • E04 But with the Luftwaffe making strategic strikes, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:08
But with the Luftwaffe making strategic strikes,
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 • E05 And like their hidden underground bases, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:07
And like their hidden underground bases,
S01 • E02 Most of the rest have been demolished - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:04
Most of the rest have been demolished
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 • 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 • 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 • 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,