Episode 1
German Aviation
45m5.0 / 10
The untold secret story of war production that shaped the Second World War, beginning with how the German aviation industry came to dominate the skies of Europe.
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War Factories
20193 seasons7.5 / 10
The untold secret story of war production that shaped the Second World War.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
War Factories premiered July 17, 2019. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The untold secret story of war production that shaped the Second World War.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Krupp
1h5.0 / 10
The story behind the Krupp company, who were responsible for the manufacture of two of Germany's most feared war products - the Panzer Tank and the U-boat.
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Vickers
45m5.0 / 10
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.
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General Motors
45m5.0 / 10
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.
Where to watch War FactoriesEpisode 5
US Aviation
45m5.0 / 10
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.
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Occupied Territories
45m5.0 / 10
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.
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US Ships
1h 5m5.0 / 10
The story of America's `Liberty Ships', which were produced in incredible numbers and became known as the Model T Fords of the ocean.
Where to watch War FactoriesEpisode 8
Russia
45m5.0 / 10finale
The remarkable story of how Stalin's massive war factories were dismantled and moved east on one and half million railway trucks, to avoid being lost to the Nazis.
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More about War Factories
Cast
Alexandra Churchill
Guy WaltersCredits
- Written by
- Mike Ibeji
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 22
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
U&YesterdayUnited Kingdom
Histoire TVFrance
Themes
factorywar