The World's Weirdest Weapons

Episode 1

Secret Weapons of D-Day

44 mins

As the Allies invaded Normandy on D-Day, troops rolled out the 'flying dustbin' and a floating harbour. Watch on to discover more about this unusual weaponry.

Episode 2

The Flying Soldier

With military helicopters not quite good enough in the 1950s, the US army floated the idea of their soldiers using jet packs. Hear the method behind the madness.

Episode 3

In Search of the Smart Bomb

The hunt for the world's first guided bombs was on in World War II. Hear how everything from unmanned drones to bombs steered by animals were trial-led.

Episode 4

Hitler's Mad Weapons

As WWII dragged on, Hitler's engineers developed some revolutionary weapons - including a super-gun and a mega tank. Get a closer look at these unusual munitions.

Episode 5

Seaplane Strike Force

During the Cold War, the US and the USSR were each developing top-secret weapons that could be deployed on the water: seaplanes. Learn more about their efforts.

Episode 6

Weapons of the Superspies

Hear about the odd weapons developed for Cold War spies that would make Q proud, including a plane that flies faster than a bullet and an eavesdropping cat.