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How did the United States build one of the largest man-made border barriers on Earth—a steel “Great Wall” stretching across the southern border?

In this documentary, witness how deserts, mountains, and river valleys were turned into a fortified border system spanning nearly 1,930 miles. Discover how engineers planned and built massive steel bollards, deep reinforced foundations, anti-vehicle barriers, access roads, and surveillance infrastructure—creating one of the most complex security construction efforts in modern U.S. history.

Step into the construction operation that deployed thousands of workers, heavy machinery, and specialized support across remote desert zones, working through extreme heat, rugged terrain, environmental constraints, and high-risk areas. Follow how crews survey routes, prepare the ground, pour concrete, install steel segments, and integrate technology to monitor activity day and night.

See how the “wall” functions as a layered system—combining physical obstacles with lighting, cameras, sensors, drones, and detection measures designed to slow crossings and disrupt smuggling routes. Explore the engineering trade-offs, legal and political controversies, high costs, maintenance demands, and real-world vulnerabilities that continue to shape the barrier’s effectiveness.

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