S1 E4 ∙ General Motors ∙
How the Americans, once they were provoked into war, out-produced the rest of the world so quickly and by such a huge margin, including the likes of General Motors.
All episodes for series 1 of War Factories
S1 E1 · German Aviation
The untold secret story of war production that shaped the Second World War.
S1 E2 · Krupp
The story behind the Krupp company, the powerful armaments manufacturers.
S1 E3 · Vickers
The role played by engineering giant Vickers during the Second World War.
S1 E4 · General Motors
How the Americans, once provoked into war, out-produced the rest of the world.
S1 E5 · US Aviation
Henry Ford's plan, with the help of Albert Kahn, to build a giant factory in Michigan.
S1 E6 · Occupied Territories
The sabotaging efforts of Peugeot in Nazi-occupied France.
S1 E7 · US Ships
The story of America's 'Liberty Ships', known as the Model T Fords of the ocean.
S1 E8 · Russia
How Stalin's massive war factories were dismantled and moved east.
