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  • 2013-04-16T23:00:00Z on BBC Four
  • 45m
  • 4h 30m (6 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
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.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

2013-04-16T23:00:00Z

1x01 Secret Weapons of D-Day

Series Premiere

1x01 Secret Weapons of D-Day

  • 2013-04-16T23:00:00Z45m

A look at outlandish weapons devised and occasionally used by worldwide military forces. The first programme looks at a `flying dustbin' and a floating harbour used by the Allies as they stormed Normandy on D-Day.

2013-04-25T23:00:00Z

1x02 The Flying Soldier

1x02 The Flying Soldier

  • 2013-04-25T23:00:00Z45m

A bizarre idea proposed by the American military to strap jetpacks on to soldiers' backs to create an aerial fighting force.

1x03 In Search of the Smart Bomb

  • 2013-05-03T23:00:00Z45m

Bizarre inventions. The hunt for the world's first guided bombs was on in WWII, with everything from unmanned drones to bombs steered by animals trialled.

2013-05-09T23:00:00Z

1x04 Hitler's Mad Weapons

1x04 Hitler's Mad Weapons

  • 2013-05-09T23:00:00Z45m

Continuing the look at unusual munitions. As WWII dragged on, Hitler's engineers developed some revolutionary weapons - including a supergun and a mega tank.

2013-05-06T23:00:00Z

1x05 Seaplane Strike Force

1x05 Seaplane Strike Force

  • 2013-05-06T23:00:00Z45m

A look at innovative weaponry. During the Cold War, the USA and the USSR were each developing top-secret weapons that could be deployed on the water: seaplanes.

Season Finale

2013-05-23T23:00:00Z

1x06 Weapons of the Superspies

Season Finale

1x06 Weapons of the Superspies

  • 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z45m

Unusual weaponry.

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