The Autobahn's Secret Runways: Germany's Highway Airbases

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Dive into the lesser-known history of the German Autobahn, where sections were ingeniously designed to serve as emergency runways during the Cold War. This video explores why and how parts of the German highway system were adapted for military use, allowing NATO aircraft to utilize them in the event of a Soviet invasion. We'll discuss the strategic importance, the engineering behind these dual-purpose highways, and the remnants that still hint at this fascinating piece of military strategy.
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