Switzerland's Alpine Fortresses: The Secret Cold War Bunkers

Switzerland didn't just sit out World War II—it spent the Cold War turning its mountains into a fortress. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the hidden bunkers, underground airfields, and nuclear-proof shelters that made Switzerland one of the most heavily defended neutral countries on Earth. They discuss the 'Reduit' strategy updated for the atomic age, the massive Fortress Saint-Maurice, and the astonishing civilian shelter program that gave every Swiss citizen a place to hide. They also talk about the secrecy surrounding these projects, the cost, and the lingering question: would it have worked? From the Gotthard massif to the Jura cliffs, discover how a small nation prepared for the worst without ever firing a shot. #Switzerland #ColdWar #AlpineFortresses #Reduit #FortressSaintMaurice #CivilDefense #NuclearBunkers #SwissNeutrality #UndergroundAirfields #MilitRgeschichte #SchweizerArmee #Gotthard #Jura #Bunker #ColdWarHistory #SwissMilitary #DefenseStrategy #FexingoHistory #SwissHistory #RTlischwur Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo