Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich
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202360 minRunning

Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich

Network:Sky History

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S01E06 - "Fritz Todt"

Aired on Jan 12, 2024, 9:00 PM

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After Germany's defeat in 1945, Hitler's most trusted henchmen tried to downplay their role in the Holocaust and distance themselves from the brutal Nazi regime. But they couldn't hide their misdeeds forever. Charting the lives and careers of the Führer's most prominent planners, designers, architects, and builders, Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich exposes the truth—revealing the active role these men played in shaping the war, fueling anti-Semitism, and convincing everyday Germans to join their sinister cause.Featuring leading journalists, historians, and academics—and combining science, engineering, and history—the premium six-part series investigates Volkswagen Beetle designer Ferdinand Porsche, infamous architect Albert Speer, aerospace pioneer Wernher von Braun, and more.

Details

Status
Running
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
December 8, 2023
Schedule
Friday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

Albert Speer

In his role as Adolf Hitler's favourite architect, Albert Speer was a central figure in the Fuhrer's inner circle and helped cement his position in power. 

Dec 8, 2023

60 min

Wernher Von Braun

Wernher von Braun was vital to NASA's Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon, but this 'American hero' had his Nazi past kept under wraps.

Dec 15, 2023

60 min

Werner Heisenberg

As one of their most controversial scientists, Heisenberg was key in the Nazis' efforts to build an atomic bomb. How close was he to achieving his goal?

Dec 22, 2023

60 min

Hans Kammler

Hans Kammler's fingerprints can be found all over the Third Reich's most prestigious and deadly engineering projects, including rockets and concentration camps.

Dec 29, 2023

60 min

Ferdinand Porsche

The designer of one of the most popular car brands in history, Ferdinand Porsche would not have seen his success without the support of Adolf Hitler.

Jan 5, 2024

60 min

Fritz Todt

Fritz Todt was the man tasked with engineering projects including the autobahn, the West Wall defences and more. But in 1942, he died under mysterious circumstances.

Jan 12, 2024

60 min

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