Defending Europe
Overview
"Defending Europe" delves into the continent's defensive tactics, armaments, and fortifications spanning two millennia. Each episode uncovers the lesser-known narratives that have influenced today's boundaries and geopolitical landscape. By highlighting significant historical events and innovations, the series reveals how ancient strategies and structures still resonate within modern Europe. Viewers are invited to witness the evolution of defense mechanisms and understand the complex tapestry of history that informs current territorial divisions. Through engaging storytelling and expert insights, the series paints a vivid picture of Europe’s tumultuous past and its enduring impact on the present.
Episodes
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1
Finland
Maritime archaeologist Andy Torbet explores a historic sea fortress that played a vital role in Finland's past, while military historian Alex Churchil...
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2
Britain
For nearly a thousand years since the Norman invasion, Britain has safeguarded its shores, successfully repelling various threats, from Napoleon to Hi...
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3
Poland
This is the tale of Poland, a nation that has faced numerous invasions throughout its history yet has managed to endure despite overwhelming challenge...
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4
The Netherlands
The tale of the Netherlands reveals how this nation, perpetually engaged in a struggle against water, has transformed this challenge into an opportuni...
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5
France
Uncovering the remarkable ways France built impressive fortifications to protect itself from eastern invasions on a grand scale.
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6
Spain
The remarkable strongholds and tactical defenses that shaped Spain's tumultuous history of warfare, spanning from the Middle Ages through the Civil Wa...
