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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...
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Season 1

  • Secret Weapons of D-Day
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    Secret Weapons of D-Day

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/17/2013

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Flying Soldier
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    The Flying Soldier

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/26/2013

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • In Search of the Smart Bomb
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    In Search of the Smart Bomb

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/4/2013

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Hitler's Mad Weapons
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    Hitler's Mad Weapons

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/10/2013

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Seaplane Strike Force
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    Seaplane Strike Force

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/7/2013

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Weapons of the Superspies
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    Weapons of the Superspies

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/24/2013

    Unusual weaponry.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown