The Buildings That Fought Hitler

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   E1. We Shall Fight on the Beaches

   Apr 19, 2021 · 45m

   Rob Bell explores the costal defence network built to defend Britain's beaches against invasion during WWII, including a tower in Essex which controlled mines laid across the estuary.

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   E2. We Shall Fight Them in the Street

   Apr 26, 2021 · 45m

   The physical defence of London was crucial. A ring of steel and concrete was thrown up around the capital as well as utilising natural defences.

3. E3. We Shall Fight Them in the Fields

   May 3, 2021 · 95m

   Numerous pill boxes, gun emplacements and dragon's teeth were all tactically positioned to slow the Germans trying to get to the major cities.

4. E4. We Shall Fight Them in the Air

   May 10, 2021 · 42m

   RAF Kenley is one of the most intact Battle of Britain airfields left standing. Britain was able to resist the German invasion, what gave Britain the edge during WWII was an integrated defence system and RADAR.

5. E5. We Shall Never Surrender

   May 17, 2021 · 45m

   Reigate Fort was repurposed in preparation for a Nazi invasion of Britain. It was designed to block the Nazi's from getting to London and was set to become the Resistance headquarters should the capital have fallen.

6. E6. Keep The Home Fires Burning

   May 24, 2021 · 45m

   With the blitz taking its toll, Britain had to find a way to keep it's manufacturing going. Shadow factories were born and were crucial in the production of ammunition and other wartime essentials.

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