Secret Nazi Bases

The Nazis fiercely defended the city of Luban, prompting the question of their motives, as they fought tooth and nail to keep it. Clues lie in the deserted factories, concealed tunnels and odd rumours that surround the area, suggesting hidden significance.

Last Stand is a programme presented as an episode, forming part of the series under that title. It focuses on a specific historical puzzle, offering viewers a concise yet detailed look at a particular wartime scenario. The episode format allows the story to unfold in a focused, self‑contained way. The core of the episode asks why the Nazis fought tooth and nail to defend the city of Luban. It frames this question as the driving mystery, inviting the audience to consider the lengths the German forces went to in order to keep the town under their control. To shed light on the issue, the programme points to a number of puzzling clues. Among them are abandoned factories that dot the outskirts, hidden tunnels that snake beneath the streets, and a series of strange rumours that have circulated among locals. Each element is presented as a piece of the larger puzzle. The programme revisits each site, showing how the industrial ruins and underground passages intertwine with the whispered stories. By linking the factories, tunnels and rumours, the episode suggests there may be an underlying reason for the Nazis’ fierce defence of Luban. It leaves viewers with a sense that these seemingly disparate details could combine to reveal the true motive behind the intense protection of the city. Throughout, the narrative keeps the question open, urging the audience to piece together the evidence before any definitive answer is offered.