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Nazi Mega Weapons
Scenes from The SS
As Hitler’s power grows within Nazi Germany, so does the SS — the most sinister force in Nazi Germany and one of the most terrifying cults the world has ever seen. Engineered to oppress a state, the SS, led by Heinrich Himmler, controls an empire through terror and brutality.
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The Channel Islands turn into one of the most heavily fortified places on the planet.
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Hitler’s mountain house became a labyrinth crowned by the awe-inspiring Eagle's Nest.
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Designated the Type 21, Hitler's new submarine is a sea-faring super weapon.
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When Nazis rolled across France in 1940, it was with a combined speed and ferocity.
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Uncover the engineering secrets that sparked a technological revolution, changing war.
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Explore the most technologically advanced plane of WWII, the Messerschmitt Me262 jet.
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Learn about the engineers who built Hitler’s super-heavy tanks.
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See how von Braun heralded the birth of ballistic missiles.
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Examine the impenetrable submarine pens the Nazis built to protect U-boats
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Learn about the greatest fortification project of the 20th century, Hitler’s Atlantic Wall