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.

Documentary · 2013 · 48 min

EPISODE 1

Secret Weapons of D-Day

As the Allies invade Normandy on D-Day, they roll out the `flying dustbin' and a floating harbour.

48 min · 19 Apr 2013
EPISODE 2

The Flying Soldier

With military helicopters not quite good enough in the 1950s, the US army float the idea of harnessing jet packs to their soldiers' backs.

48 min · 26 Apr 2013
EPISODE 3

In Search of the Smart Bomb

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

50 min · 3 May 2013
EPISODE 4

Hitler's Mad Weapons

As WWII dragged on, Hitler's engineers developed some revolutionary weapons - including a supergun and a mega tank.

48 min · 10 May 2013
EPISODE 5

Seaplane Strike Force

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

48 min · 17 May 2013
EPISODE 6

Weapons of the Superspies

These tools developed for Cold War spies would make Q proud, including a plane that flies faster than a bullet and an eavesdropping cat.

48 min · 24 May 2013

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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.

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