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Season 1 Episode 3

Nazi Mega Weapons

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See how von Braun heralded the birth of ballistic missiles and laid foundations for the space race.

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Extras

Scenes from The SS

Discover the history of the sinister and terrifying Nazi cult — the SS.

0:49
Scenes from The Wolf's Lair

Explore the secret headquarters at the heart of Hitler's plans for world domination.

0:58
WWII Mega Weapons: Battleship Yamato

In 1934 the Japanese begin designing The Yamato, the most powerful battleship in history.

54:12
WWII Mega Weapons: The Tunnels of Okinawa

The tide of war in the Pacific has now fully turned against the Imperial Japanese forces.

54:09