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Minentaucher – Der harte Weg in die Elite der Bundeswehr

The tough path to the elite of the German Armed Forces

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The six-part documentary series follows a training course for mine clearance divers – a specialized unit tasked with finding and defusing mines. Eleven men undergo a grueling training program: freediving to the point of near unconsciousness, deep dives, forced marches, weeks at sea, and helicopter jumps from a height of ten meters into the Baltic Sea. While the instructors meticulously record every mistake, the trainees struggle with cold, exhaustion, and self-doubt. The series reveals their motivations, their courage, and their determination to assume responsibility in a tense global situation.

Created byEike Köhler, Kim Kristin Mauch

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Status
Ended
Language
DE
First aired
December 19, 2025
Last aired
December 19, 2025
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Network
ARD Mediathek

Season 1

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Eike Köhler
Kim Kristin Mauch
Written by
Eike Köhler
Kim Kristin Mauch

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