The Secret War (1977): S01E03 – Terror Weapons

Introduction The Secret War was a seven-part television series that was produced by the BBC in conjunction with the Imperial War Museum (IWM) that documented secret technical developments during the Second World War. Outline This episode uncovers the development of Adolf Hitler’s vengeance weapons, how British authorities became aware of the menace and what actions…

Andrew Marshall

23/03/2022

1–2 minutes

Countermeasures, History, Military Documentary, Military Engineer, Military Scientist, Military Technology, World War Two

Introduction

The Secret War was a seven-part television series that was produced by the BBC in conjunction with the Imperial War Museum (IWM) that documented secret technical developments during the Second World War.

Outline

This episode uncovers the development of Adolf Hitler’s vengeance weapons, how British authorities became aware of the menace and what actions were taken to prevent and to delay their use. It features rare footage of the V-1 flying bomb, the V-2 missile and Operation Hydra, the bombing of Peenemünde and details of Operation Most III, along with interviews featuring Jones, Duncan Sandys, Albert Speer, Constance Babington Smith, Roland Beamont, Janusz Groszkowski and Raymond Baxter.

The Secret War Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 19 January 1977.
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 60 minutes (per episode).
Country: UK.
Language: English.