Defending Europe

Defending Europe

  • 2024
  • 1 Seasons
  • 6 Episodes
  •  6.2  (5)
  •   Returning Series

Exploring defensive strategies, weapons and structures used across Europe over 2,000 years, shedding light on forgotten histories that shaped modern borders.

Defending Europe
Seasons
Spain
6. Spain
September 16, 2024
The impressive fortifications and defensive strategies used during Spain’s dramatic history of conflict, from the Middle Ages to the Civil War.
France
5. France
September 16, 2024
Discovering how France constructed ingenious fortifications, on a massive scale, to defend itself against attacks from the east.
The Netherlands
4. The Netherlands
September 16, 2024
The story of how the Netherlands, locked in a constant battle with water, has harnessed this threat to become a powerful European player.
Poland
3. Poland
September 16, 2024
The story of how Poland, one of the most invaded countries in Europe, has survived against all the odds.
Britain
2. Britain
September 16, 2024
How Britain has defended its coastline for nearly a thousand years since the Norman invasion – seeing off threats from Napoleon to Hitler.
Finland
1. Finland
September 16, 2024
Maritime archaeologist Andy Torbet investigates an ancient sea fortress that was crucial to Finland and military historian Alex Churchill investigates a stolen Soviet tank and the Molotov Cocktail.
Description
Exploring defensive strategies, weapons and structures used across Europe over 2,000 years, shedding light on forgotten histories that shaped modern borders.
  • Premiere Date
    September 16, 2024
  • Rating
    6.2  (5)