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Hitler's Killer Subs

Hitler's Killer Subs

Season 3 Episode 2
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Nazi Mega Weapons

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This is the story of the world’s first true submarine; speed, the ability to stay submerged for days and unrivaled fire power make the Type 21 U-boat Hitler’s ultimate deep sea destroyer.

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Hitler's Island Megafortress
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The Channel Islands turn into one of the most heavily fortified places on the planet.
Eagle's Nest
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Hitler’s mountain house became a labyrinth crowned by the awe-inspiring Eagle's Nest.
Hitler's Killer Subs
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Designated the Type 21, Hitler's new submarine is a sea-faring super weapon.
Blitzkrieg
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When Nazis rolled across France in 1940, it was with a combined speed and ferocity.
Fortress Berlin
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Uncover the engineering secrets that sparked a technological revolution, changing war.
Jet Fighter Me262
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Explore the most technologically advanced plane of WWII, the Messerschmitt Me262 jet.
Super Tanks
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Learn about the engineers who built Hitler’s super-heavy tanks.
V2 Rocket
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See how von Braun heralded the birth of ballistic missiles.
U-Boat Base
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Examine the impenetrable submarine pens the Nazis built to protect U-boats
Atlantic Wall
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Learn about the greatest fortification project of the 20th century, Hitler’s Atlantic Wall
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