The untold secret story of war production that shaped the Second World War.
DirectorsMike Ibeji, Laurence Durkin
WriterMike Ibeji
German Aviation
Jul 17, 2019
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.
Krupp
Jul 24, 2019
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.
Vickers
Jul 31, 2019
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.
General Motors
Aug 7, 2019
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.
US Aviation
Aug 14, 2019
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.
Occupied Territories
Aug 21, 2019
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.
US Ships
Aug 28, 2019
The story of America's `Liberty Ships', which were produced in incredible numbers and became known as the Model T Fords of the ocean.
Russia
Sep 4, 2019
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.
aninfinatenoofmonkeys
@aninfinatenoofmonkeys
Excellent series extremely well produced. Interesting, entertaining- in that I holds your attention well. Very enlightening and vital to understand how and why we got to now (in some respects). Definitely recommended. Only wish it was easier to work our who the various contributors and presenters are.
