6. Spain
The impressive fortifications and defensive strategies used during Spain’s dramatic history of conflict, from the Middle Ages to the Civil War.
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Defending Europe is a war & politics and documentary TV series that premiered on National Geographic on September 16, 2024. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "Spain", aired on September 16, 2024.
Exploring defensive strategies, weapons and structures used across Europe over 2,000 years, shedding light on forgotten histories that shaped modern borders.
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6 episodes · 1 season
2024 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
The impressive fortifications and defensive strategies used during Spain’s dramatic history of conflict, from the Middle Ages to the Civil War.
Discovering how France constructed ingenious fortifications, on a massive scale, to defend itself against attacks from the east.
The story of how the Netherlands, locked in a constant battle with water, has harnessed this threat to become a powerful European player.
The story of how Poland, one of the most invaded countries in Europe, has survived against all the odds.
How Britain has defended its coastline for nearly a thousand years since the Norman invasion – seeing off threats from Napoleon to Hitler.
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.
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The most recent episode of Defending Europe, Season 1 Episode 6 "Spain", aired on September 16, 2024.
Defending Europe has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
Defending Europe first aired on National Geographic on September 16, 2024.
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