War Factories

The untold secret stories of war production that shaped the Second World War. Begins with how Germany's formidable aviation industry allowed the Nazis to dominate the skies of Europe.

The hidden story behind the Krupp company and its role in the Second World War as a key manufacturer of two of Nazi Germany's most dreaded weapons of war: the panzer and the U-boat.

A look at the role played by engineering giant Vickers during the Second World War, including the development of the Spitfire and how the Royal Navy recovered from losing so many warships.

How the Americans, once they were provoked into war, out-produced the rest of the world so quickly and by such a huge margin, including the likes of General Motors.

Henry Ford's plan, with the help of Albert Kahn, to build a giant factory in Michigan, covering 3.5million sq ft and including an aircraft production line half a mile in length.

The sabotaging efforts of Peugeot in Nazi-occupied France, where the bosses and workers cooperated with the Resistance to hinder the Nazis' use of military vehicles.