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Exploring the buildings that were built to defend Britain from a German invasion during World War II. From coastal defences, to secret bases, travel across Britain looking at the buildings that were built to fight

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    The Buildings That Fought Hitler Season 1 Episode 5 - We Shall Never Surrender
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #1 - We Shall Never Surrender

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Buildings That Fought Hitler Season 1 Episode 4 - We Shall Fight Them in the Air
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #2 - We Shall Fight Them in the Air

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Buildings That Fought Hitler Season 1 Episode 2 - We Shall Fight Them in the Street
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #3 - We Shall Fight Them in the Street

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Buildings That Fought Hitler Season 1 Episode 3 - We Shall Fight Them in the Fields
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #4 - We Shall Fight Them in the Fields

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Buildings That Fought Hitler Season 1 Episode 1 - We Shall Fight on the Beaches
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #5 - We Shall Fight on the Beaches

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Buildings That Fought Hitler Season 1 Episode 6 - Keep The Home Fires Burning
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Keep The Home Fires Burning

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Buildings That Fought Hitler Season 1 Episode 7 - Fighting Back by Sea and Air
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Fighting Back by Sea and Air

    S1:E7

    Britain needed to produce vast amounts of ammunition. Chatham Docks on the Medway saw 142 ships set sail, and bomber bases sprung up across the country.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Buildings That Fought Hitler Season 1 Episode 8 - The Day of Days
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The Day of Days

    S1:E8

    Rob Bell looks at how the greatest amphibious invasion in human history was being prepared in Southern England and the buildings that helped with the invasion of Normandy on D-Day and Operation Overlord.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"We Shall Never Surrender" is the best rated episode of "The Buildings That Fought Hitler". It scored 7.4/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/17/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "We Shall Fight Them in the Air".