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The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Throughout 1939 and 1940, Britain had prepared for the worst, but thanks to the RAF, the...

Throughout 1939 and 1940, Britain had prepared for the worst, but thanks to the RAF, the weather, and Hitler's desire to March east into Russia, our defenses were never really put to the test

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Throughout 1939 and 1940,
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Britain had prepared for the worst, but thanks to the RAF,
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the weather, and Hitler's desire to March east into Russia,
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our defenses were never really put to the test.
Duration
16 seconds
Views
29
Timestamp in Movie
00:42:12
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 • E02 This is our shield against the tanks, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:05
This is our shield against the tanks,
S01 • E06 (guns blasting) - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:05
(guns blasting)
S01 • E01 But, had the Nazis made it through, all was not lost. - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:05
But, had the Nazis made it through, all was not lost.
S01 • E02 One of the best intact parts, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:07
One of the best intact parts,
S01 • E06 "But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:16
"But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning."
S01 • E08 Absolutely amazing - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:14
Absolutely amazing
S01 • E02 You can see the influence of its construction - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:05
You can see the influence of its construction
S01 • E05 And by 1941, the country was able - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:06
And by 1941, the country was able
S01 • E07 But whilst these British and American bomber crews - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:12
But whilst these British and American bomber crews
S01 • E02 Today, pillbox is like this - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:12
Today, pillbox is like this
S01 • E05 At the end of the day, we all know what actually happened. - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:04
At the end of the day, we all know what actually happened.
S01 • E08 (dramatic music) - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:15
(dramatic music)
S01 • E05 The Nazis never made it ashore, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:07
The Nazis never made it ashore,
S01 • E05 And although this may have been a turning point, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:07
And although this may have been a turning point,
S01 • E02 Up and down England, they would have been vital - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:09
Up and down England, they would have been vital
S01 • E07 D-Day was coming, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:17
D-Day was coming,
S01 • E08 Some of the most savage fighting was yet to come. - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:06
Some of the most savage fighting was yet to come.
S01 • E05 But slowly, we went from being on the defensive - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:12
But slowly, we went from being on the defensive
S01 • E02 Fortunately, they were never put to the test. - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:05
Fortunately, they were never put to the test.
S01 • E08 The Germans would battle on until the bitter end, - The Buildings That Fought Hitler 00:11
The Germans would battle on until the bitter end,