Series · Documentary
The World's Weirdest Weapons (2013)Season 1
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
