1940s: War - Mother of Invention

Roaring into the 1940s Chris finds out there's nothing like a war to create technological change. He mans a fire pump to tackle a Blitz-style blaze and steps into an RAF control centre to discover how radar helped win the Battle of Britain. From spy planes to powerboats, jet engines to shrapnel-proof fire engines, Chris shows how new innovations helped defeat Hitler. But then we needed brand new tractor and car designs to help build the peace that followed...

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  • Originally Aired February 15, 2010
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network National Geographic
  • Created August 14, 2016 by
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Name Type Role
Hugh Whitworth Director
Tom Gorham Director