Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich
2023– · Sky History · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Fritz Todt
Sat, 13 Jan, 8:00 am
Fritz Todt was the man tasked with engineering projects including the autobahn, the West Wall defences and more. But in 1942, he died under mysterious circumstances.
About
After Germany's defeat in 1945, Hitler's most trusted henchmen tried to downplay their role in the Holocaust and distance themselves from the brutal Nazi regime. But they couldn't hide their misdeeds forever. Charting the lives and careers of the Führer's most prominent planners, designers, architects, and builders, Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich exposes the truth—revealing the active role these men played in shaping the war, fueling anti-Semitism, and convincing everyday Germans to join their sinister cause.
Featuring leading journalists, historians, and academics—and combining science, engineering, and history—the premium six-part series investigates Volkswagen Beetle designer Ferdinand Porsche, infamous architect Albert Speer, aerospace pioneer Wernher von Braun, and more.
Episodes
- E01
Albert Speer
Sat, 9 Dec· 60 minIn his role as Adolf Hitler's favourite architect, Albert Speer was a central figure in the Fuhrer's inner circle and helped cement his position in power.
- E02
Wernher Von Braun
Sat, 16 Dec· 60 minWernher von Braun was vital to NASA's Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon, but this 'American hero' had his Nazi past kept under wraps.
- E03
Werner Heisenberg
Sat, 23 Dec· 60 minAs one of their most controversial scientists, Heisenberg was key in the Nazis' efforts to build an atomic bomb. How close was he to achieving his goal?
- E04
Hans Kammler
Sat, 30 Dec· 60 minHans Kammler's fingerprints can be found all over the Third Reich's most prestigious and deadly engineering projects, including rockets and concentration camps.
- E05
Ferdinand Porsche
Sat, 6 Jan· 60 minThe designer of one of the most popular car brands in history, Ferdinand Porsche would not have seen his success without the support of Adolf Hitler.
- E06
Fritz Todt
Sat, 13 Jan· 60 minFritz Todt was the man tasked with engineering projects including the autobahn, the West Wall defences and more. But in 1942, he died under mysterious circumstances.