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Nazi Mega Weapons
Hitler's Megaships
Season 2
Episode 4
When Hitler rises to power in 1933, he sets about rebuilding Germany's armed forces, focusing on the Navy. Hitler pushes Erich Raeder, the head of the German Navy, to supersize its current fleet and build ships of unparalleled size. But Germany doesn’t have the infrastructure needed to build these ships, so a new infrastructure must be created.
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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.