Heroes and Weapons of WWII (2003): S01E19 – Fast Attack Boats

Introduction World War II war documentary hosted by Robert Powell, and published by BBC in 2003. Outline Fast patrol boats, armed with torpedoes and machine guns, were the marine raiders of World War II. This programme looks at some of their most spectacular raids, as well as the incident involving future President of the United…

Andrew Marshall

27/05/2024

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

World War II war documentary hosted by Robert Powell, and published by BBC in 2003.

Outline

Fast patrol boats, armed with torpedoes and machine guns, were the marine raiders of World War II. This programme looks at some of their most spectacular raids, as well as the incident involving future President of the United States, John Kennedy, in a clash with a Japanese destroyer.

Heroes and Weapons of WWII Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 2003.
Running time: ?
Rating: 15.
Country: UK.
Language: English.