The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Presenter and engineer Rob Bell examines the defenses Britain put in place in 1940 to defend the country against the very real threat of a Nazi invasion.

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The Buildings That Fought Hitler
The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Series 1 | Episode 3

Numerous pill boxes, gun emplacements and dragon's teeth were all tactically positioned to slow the Germans trying to get to the major cities.

The Buildings That Fought Hitler
The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Series 1 | Episode 2

The physical defence of London was crucial. A ring of steel and concrete was thrown up around the capital as well as utilising natural defences.

The Buildings That Fought Hitler
The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Series 1 | Episode 1

Rob Bell explores the coastal defence network built to defend Britain's beaches, including a tower in Essex which controlled mines laid across the estuary.

The Buildings That Fought Hitler
The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Series 1 | Episode 8

Rob Bell looks at how the greatest invasion in human history was being prepared in Southern England and the buildings that helped with D-Day and Operation Overlord.

The Buildings That Fought Hitler
The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Series 1 | Episode 7

Britain needed to produce vast amounts of ammunition. Chatham Docks on the Medway saw 142 ships set sail, and bomber bases sprung up across the country.

The Buildings That Fought Hitler
The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Series 1 | Episode 4

RAF Kenley is one of the most intact Battle of Britain airfields. What gave Britain the edge during WWII was an integrated defence system and RADAR.