The World's Weirdest Weapons (2013)

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

TMDb 0.0Ended1 Season•6 Episodes•45m / ep

Documentary

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Original Name

The World's Weirdest Weapons

First Air Date

4/17/2013

Last Air Date

5/24/2013

Network

BBC Four

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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.