The World's Weirdest Weapons (Documentary, English)
Status: Ended
Premiered: 2013-04-17
Ended: 2013-05-24
Network: BBC Four
Country: GB
Runtime: 60 minutes
These unorthodox military innovations were not developed by chance, each was constructed to solve a tactical or strategic problem, such as overcoming Nazi defenses 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.