Series · 2013 · Documentary

The World's Weirdest Weapons

Name: The World's Weirdest Weapons
Genre: Documentary

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

★0.0 2013 1 Season TV-MA

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.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Episode 01

Secret Weapons of D-Day

Apr 17, 2013 · 45 min

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.

Episode 02

The Flying Soldier

Apr 26, 2013 · 45 min

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

Episode 03

In Search of the Smart Bomb

May 4, 2013 · 45 min

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.

Episode 04

Hitler's Mad Weapons

May 10, 2013 · 45 min

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

Episode 05

Seaplane Strike Force

May 7, 2013 · 45 min

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.

Episode 06

Weapons of the Superspies

May 24, 2013 · 45 min

Unusual weaponry.

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The World's Weirdest Weapons is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 0.0/10 by — viewers.