Defending Europe

Sender:National Geographic

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S01E06 - "Spain"

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Beschreibung

Defending EuropeĂ‚Â explores the incredible strategies, weapons, and structures different European countries have used to defend and protect their territory through the ages. Covering over 2,000 years of history, it shows how these often-forgotten stories and sites played a pivotal role in creating the countries and borders of Europe we know today.

Details

Status: Laufend
Sprache: English
Laufzeit: 60 min
Erstausstrahlung: September 16, 2024
Sendeplan: Monday um 21:00

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Episoden (1 Staffel · 6 Episoden)

Britain

Archaeologist Tony Pollard explores Rochester Castle and an infamous medieval siege, while military historian Alex Churchill discovers how Britain tackled Napoleon.

Sep 16, 2024

60 Min.

France

How France constructed ingenious fortifications, on a massive scale, to defend itself against attacks from the east.

Sep 23, 2024

60 Min.

Finland

The methods used by Finland to defend itself, revealing how a small force beat the Red Army in the Second World War, and how Finns are preparing for war now.

Sep 30, 2024

60 Min.

Poland

Exploring the strategies, weapons and structures Poland has used to defend and protect its territories through the ages.

Oct 7, 2024

60 Min.

The Netherlands

The story of how the Netherlands, locked in a constant battle with water, has harnessed this threat to become a powerful European player.

Oct 14, 2024

60 Min.

Spain

Historian Onyeka Nubia investigates Spain's Moorish forts, while Spanish Historian Claudio Lozano reveals how CÄ‚Ë‡diz resisted attacks from Queen Elizabeth I.

Oct 21, 2024

60 Min.