Series · Documentary
The World's Weirdest Weapons (2013)
Illuminating series looking at some unusual and innovative weaponry throughout history, the World's Weirdest Weapons.
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.
- Network
- BBC Four
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- First aired
- April 17, 2013
- Status
- Ended
Episodes
0/6 watched- Episode 1: Secret Weapons of D-Day45 min · Apr 17, 2013
- Episode 2: The Flying Soldier45 min · Apr 26, 2013
- Episode 3: In Search of the Smart Bomb45 min · May 4, 2013
- Episode 4: Hitler's Mad Weapons45 min · May 10, 2013
- Episode 5: Seaplane Strike Force45 min · May 7, 2013
- Episode 6: Weapons of the Superspies45 min · May 24, 2013
