Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich — Season 1
About this season
Meet the architects behind the Nazi war machine. The Führer's most prominent planners, designers, architects, and builders tried to downplay their role in the Holocaust, but the truth is now exposed.
Episodes (6)
1. Albert Speer
8.0Aired 8 December 2023 • 44 min
In his role as Adolf Hitler's favourite architect, Albert Speer was a central figure in the Fuhrer's inner circle and helped cement his position in power.
2. Wernher von Braun
7.0Aired 15 December 2023 • 44 min
Wernher von Braun was vital to NASA's Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon, but this 'American hero' had his Nazi past kept under wraps.
3. Werner Heisenberg
8.0Aired 22 December 2023 • 44 min
As one of their most controversial scientists, Heisenberg was key in the Nazis' efforts to build an atomic bomb. How close was he to achieving his goal?
4. Hans Kammler
8.0Aired 29 December 2023 • 44 min
5. Ferdinand Porsche
9.0Aired 5 January 2024 • 44 min
Explores the life of Ferdinand Porsche, who, as the founder of Porsche and a member of the Nazi Party, contributed significantly to the production of various weapon systems for the German war effort during World War II.
6. Fritz Todt
8.0Aired 12 January 2024 • 44 min
Engineer Fritz Todt plays a crucial role in building the infrastructure of Nazi Germany by spearheading projects like the Autobahn and fortified defences. Todt's work supports the war effort and helps consolidate Hitler's power.