The Buildings That Fought Hitler

Name: Keep The Home Fires Burning
Duration: 1 h

Series 1 Episode 6
Keep The Home Fires Burning
Duration: 60 minutes
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With the blitz taking its toll, Britain had to keep it's manufacturing going. Shadow factories were born and were crucial in the production of ammunition.

S1 E1 · We Shall Fight On The Beaches
Rob Bell explores the coastal defence network put in place to defend Britain's beaches.
S1 E2 · We Shall Fight Them In The Streets
The physical defence of London was crucial, and a ring of steel and concrete was thrown up around the capital.
S1 E3 · We Shall Fight Them In The Fields
Pill boxes, gun emplacements and dragon's teeth were all positioned to slow the Germans.
S1 E4 · We Shall Fight Them In The Air
What gave Britain the edge during WWII was an integrated defence system and RADAR.
S1 E5 · We Shall Never Surrender
Reigate Fort was repurposed to block the Nazi's from getting to London.
S1 E6 · Keep The Home Fires Burning
With the toll of the blitz Britain birthed shadow factories to keep manufacturing alive.
S1 E7 · Fighting Back by Sea and Air
Rob Bell looks at some of the buildings that helped the Navy and Air Force in WWII.
S1 E8 · The Day of Days
Rob Bell explores the buildings that helped with D-Day and Operation Overlord.