Weapons of World War II

Weapons of World War II

2003 1 Seasons 10 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary War & Politics

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Tanks

Tank development was dramatic in World War II. From pre-war light tanks, we see the emergence of the monster tanks such

EP 2

Midget Submarines

From attacks on Pearl Harbour, to the British Mediterranean Fleet and the Tirpitz, midget subs played their part in some

EP 3

Gliders

When it was impossible for aircraft to land safely on enemy territory, gliders were the perfect answer for delivering sp

EP 4

Aircraft Carriers

Giant aircraft carriers dominated the Pacific War. The battle of Midway was won by US carriers delivering tremendous air

EP 5

Fighter Bombers

By 1944, the Allied fronts in Europe had become faster moving and a new form of aircraft was needed to deliver swift, po

EP 6

Heavy bombers

At the outbreak of World War II, the only heavy four engined bombers in the war were either Russian or American.

EP 7

Battleships

At the start of World War II, battleships were seen as the key weapon at sea. Over the next six years, the battleships'

EP 8

Rockets

Rockets had a huge impact on World War II. Hand held rocket launchers such as the American bazooka enbabled infantry to

EP 9

Fast attack boats

Fast patrol boats, armed with torpedoes and machine guns, were the marine raiders of World War II.

EP 10

Machine guns

Unlike World War I, the machine gun did not dominate the battlefield of World War II, but it remained a highly potent we

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