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Modern Marvels

Modern Marvels

1993Returning Series23 Seasons707 Episodes8.0TMDB
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HISTORY’s longest-running series moves to H2. Modern Marvels celebrates the ingenuity, invention and imagination found in the world around us. From commonplace items like ink and coffee to architectural masterpieces and engineering disasters, the hit series goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. This series tells fascinating stories of the doers, the dreamers and sometime-schemers that create everyday items, technological breakthroughs and manmade wonders. The hit series goes deep to explore the leading edge of human inspiration and ambition.

Created by: Bruce Nash
Season 6 · Episode 2

The Atlantic Wall

Aug 3, 1998·44m

The Atlantic Wall explores the construction of the shore fortifications built by the Nazis during World War II. We highlight the logistics of construction, types of fortifications, weapons, and obstacles used in the wall. The Nazis attempted to fortify 3,000 miles of occupied European coastline before the Allies launched thier attack on occupied Europe. Finally the Allied D-Day invasion planning and execution, with its associated propaganda and deception, are detailed.

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When did Modern Marvels Season 6 Episode 2 air?

Modern Marvels Season 6 Episode 2 aired on August 3, 1998.

How long is Modern Marvels Season 6 Episode 2?

This episode runs for approximately 44 minutes.

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