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Nazi Mega Weapons
The Siegfried Line
Season 2
Episode 5
The idea of a mighty defensive system stretching along Germany’s western front first comes to Hitler in 1936 when he is pursuing a policy of German expansion. With plans to invade countries to the east, he needs to ensure Germany’s western border with France is secure. In 1938, shrouded in secrecy, the German Army starts work on the immense fortifications.
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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.