The World's Weirdest Weapons

The World's Weirdest Weapons (2013)

Illuminating series looking at some unusual and innovative weaponry throughout history, the World's Weirdest Weapons.

  • Genre: Documentary
  • First Air Date: 2013-04-17
  • Last Air Date: 2013-05-24
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 6
  • Status: Ended
  • Episode Runtime: 45 min.
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • Networks: BBC Four

Summary

These unorthodox military innovations were not developed by chance, each was constructed to solve a tactical or strategic problem, such as overcoming Nazi defences on D-Day, mounting a surprise attack over water, or safely moving an agent back and forth across enemy lines. The US smart bomb piloted by live pigeons, a jet pack used by flying soldiers, an incendiary bombing program that used bats released from aircraft, and a giant Catherine Wheel are all covered in this fascinating series. World’s Weirdest Weapons explores never before seen weapons and introduces viewers to the extraordinary people that invented these ingenious devices.

  • Keywords: military weapons
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    The World's Weirdest Weapons Seasons

    Season 1

    First Air Date: 2013-04-17
    6 Episodes

    The World's Weirdest Weapons Episodes

    Title Air Date Duration
    Season 1Episode 1Secret Weapons of D-Day60 min
    Season 1Episode 2The Flying Soldier60 min
    Season 1Episode 3In Search of the Smart Bomb60 min
    Season 1Episode 4Hitler's Mad Weapons60 min
    Season 1Episode 5Seaplane Strike Force60 min
    Season 1Episode 6Weapons of the Superspies60 min

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