Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich
★ 8.0·2023·1 seasons · 6 episodes·Series
War & PoliticsDocumentary
Synopsis
Meet the architects behind the Nazi war machine. The Führer's most prominent planners, designers, architects, and builders tried to downplay their role in the Holocaust, but the truth is now exposed.
Episodes
Season 11
Albert SpeerIn 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.44m2E2Wernher von BraunWernher 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.44m3E3Werner HeisenbergAs 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?44m4E4Hans Kammler44m5E5Ferdinand PorscheExplores the life of Ferdinand Porsche, who, as the founder of Porsche and a member of the Nazi Party, contributed significantly to the production of various weapon systems for the German war effort during World War II.44m6E6Fritz TodtEngineer Fritz Todt plays a crucial role in building the infrastructure of Nazi Germany by spearheading projects like the Autobahn and fortified defences. Todt's work supports the war effort and helps consolidate Hitler's power.44m
Albert SpeerIn 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.44m2E2Wernher von BraunWernher 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.44m3E3Werner HeisenbergAs 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?44m4E4Hans Kammler44m5E5Ferdinand PorscheExplores the life of Ferdinand Porsche, who, as the founder of Porsche and a member of the Nazi Party, contributed significantly to the production of various weapon systems for the German war effort during World War II.44m6E6Fritz TodtEngineer Fritz Todt plays a crucial role in building the infrastructure of Nazi Germany by spearheading projects like the Autobahn and fortified defences. Todt's work supports the war effort and helps consolidate Hitler's power.44m
