Abandoned Engineering (2020): S05E07 – Death Behind Bars

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 A massive underground tunnel and cavern system in France which provided shelter and protection from the endless aerial bombardments of the Second World War, and an…

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

A massive underground tunnel and cavern system in France which provided shelter and protection from the endless aerial bombardments of the Second World War, and an American prison that allegedly had links to an infamous cult leader, used to house the violent and deranged, are investigated.

Abandoned Engineering Series

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

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 03 March 2020.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Country: UK.
Language: English.

Video Link(s)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBBN-0soSho

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW6JrrysXxE