Nazi War Machines: Secrets Uncovered
7.7
2019
Documentary
Historian James Holland goes inside the Nazi war machine, exploring the extraordinary weapons produced under the Third Reich, in a series that includes rare archive material
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- Cast:
- James Holland
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EP1 - Luftwaffe
November. 25,2019
At the outbreak of the war, the Nazis had the finest air force in the world. Just five years later it was a broken fleet. Why?
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EP2 - The Panzers
December. 02,2019
James Holland uncovers the truth behind Germany's Panzer tank divisions, from the mini Panzer II to the enormous Tiger tank. He also goes for a ride in Hitler's luxury Mercedes.
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