Modern Marvels
Season 6
Episode 2: The Atlantic Wall
TV-PGAug 03, 1998
The Atlantic Wall explores the construction of the shore fortifications built by the Nazis during World War II. We highlight the logistics of construction, types of fortifications, weapons, and obstacles used in the wall. The Nazis attempted to fortify 3,000 miles of occupied European coastline before the Allies launched thier attack on occupied Europe. Finally the Allied D-Day invasion planning and execution, with its associated propaganda and deception, are detailed.
Details
Details
Type
Documentary
Status
Returning Series
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English