Abandoned Engineering (2019): S04E03 – Guernsey Nazi Towers

Introduction Documentary series focusing on ruined engineering projects that have been put to alternative use, including the site of the Chernobyl disaster, disused railway bridges and ship graveyards. Outline On the island of Guernsey, stands an abandoned construction which was once the height of war technology. In 1942 the Germans decided they were vulnerable and…

Andrew Marshall

12/09/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Installation

Introduction

Documentary series focusing on ruined engineering projects that have been put to alternative use, including the site of the Chernobyl disaster, disused railway bridges and ship graveyards.

Outline

On the island of Guernsey, stands an abandoned construction which was once the height of war technology. In 1942 the Germans decided they were vulnerable and built the reinforced concrete structures to defend their occupation of the islands.

Abandoned Engineering Series

You can find a full index and overview of Abandoned Engineering here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 11 July 2019.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Country: UK.
Language: English.