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Nazi Mega Weapons

WWII Mega Weapons: The Tunnels of Okinawa

Scenes from The Wolf's Lair

Scenes from The Wolf's Lair

As European countries fall like dominoes to the all-conquering German armies, Hitler becomes convinced of his own military genius. He orders the construction of a huge, heavily protected command complex of bunkers and buildings named the Wolf’s Lair.

Scenes from V1: Hitler’s Vengeance Missile

Scenes from V1: Hitler’s Vengeance Missile

In retaliation for devastating Allied bombing raids on German cities, Hitler orders the development of a ground breaking weapon: the world's first cruise missile, the V1. This is the story of one of the most ambitious projects of the Third Reich.

Scenes from The SS

Scenes from The SS

As Hitler’s power grows within Nazi Germany, so does the SS — the most sinister force in Nazi Germany and one of the most terrifying cults the world has ever seen. Engineered to oppress a state, the SS, led by Heinrich Himmler, controls an empire through terror and brutality.