War Factories — Season 1

Aired 17 July 2019 • 45 min

The untold secret story of war production that shaped the Second World War, beginning with how the German aviation industry came to dominate the skies of Europe.

Aired 24 July 2019 • 60 min

The story behind the Krupp company, who were responsible for the manufacture of two of Germany's most feared war products - the Panzer Tank and the U-boat.

Aired 31 July 2019 • 45 min

The role played by engineering giant Vickers during the Second World War, including the development of the Spitfire and how the Royal Navy recovered from losing so many warships.

Aired 7 August 2019 • 45 min

How the Americans, once they were provoked into war, out-produced the rest of the world so quickly and by such a huge margin, including the likes of General Motors.

Aired 14 August 2019 • 45 min

Henry Ford's plan, with the help of Albert Kahn, to build a giant factory in Michigan, covering 3.5million sq ft and including an aircraft production line half a mile in length.

Aired 21 August 2019 • 45 min

The sabotaging efforts of Peugeot in Nazi-occupied France, where the bosses and workers cooperated with the Resistance to hinder the Nazis' use of military vehicles.

Aired 28 August 2019 • 65 min

The story of America's `Liberty Ships', which were produced in incredible numbers and became known as the Model T Fords of the ocean.

Aired 4 September 2019 • 45 min

The remarkable story of how Stalin's massive war factories were dismantled and moved east on one and half million railway trucks, to avoid being lost to the Nazis.