The World’s Weirdest Weapons (2013): S01E03 – In Search of the Smart Bomb

Introduction Unorthodox military weapons – some brilliant, some far-fetched, and some so bizarre that they never made it off the drawing board – are revealed in this series. Outline 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…

Andrew Marshall

05/01/2024

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Technology, Military Weapons, War

Introduction

Unorthodox military weapons – some brilliant, some far-fetched, and some so bizarre that they never made it off the drawing board – are revealed in this series.

Outline

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.

The World’s Weirdest Weapons Series

You can find a full index and overview of The World’s Weirdest Weapons here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 04 May 2013.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: US.
Language: English.

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