S2 E2 ∙ Lurking in the Shadows ∙
Germany's preparations for WW2 began years before 1939. Under various guises, Germany began work on what would become their most technologically advanced front.
Germany's preparations for WW2 began years before 1939. Under various guises, Germany began work on what would become their most technologically advanced front.
Rockets and missiles were developed and tested in Peenemunde between 1936 and 1945.
History books may claim WW2 began in 1939, but Germany's preparations began years earlier.
In Poland lies a forgotten Nazi complex the purpose of which largely remains a mystery.
To this day the structure known as the Fly Trap or Hitler's Stonehenge remains a mystery.
Outside the town of Politz lie the ruins of a once very important German asset.
Within Ksiaz Castle are secret staircases and lifts - beneath, a vast network of tunnels.
Ordensburg Vogelsang - constructed with the intention of building the New German.
Wewelsburg castle in Buren, Germany became a clandestine training space for the SS.