Season 1
10 episodes · 2003
1Tanks
Tank development was dramatic in World War II. From pre-war light tanks, we see the emergence of the monster tanks such as the legendary Panthers and King Tigers of 1944.
2Midget Submarines
From attacks on Pearl Harbour, to the British Mediterranean Fleet and the Tirpitz, midget subs played their part in some of the most gripping stories of war.
3Gliders
When it was impossible for aircraft to land safely on enemy territory, gliders were the perfect answer for delivering special forces behind enemy lines.
4Aircraft Carriers
Giant aircraft carriers dominated the Pacific War. The battle of Midway was won by US carriers delivering tremendous air strikes against Japanese battleships.
5Fighter Bombers
By 1944, the Allied fronts in Europe had become faster moving and a new form of aircraft was needed to deliver swift, powerful attacks against German lines.
6Heavy bombers
At the outbreak of World War II, the only heavy four engined bombers in the war were either Russian or American.
7Battleships
At the start of World War II, battleships were seen as the key weapon at sea. Over the next six years, the battleships' role changed to that of shore bombardment and escort work.
8Rockets
Rockets had a huge impact on World War II. Hand held rocket launchers such as the American bazooka enbabled infantry to tackle tanks head on.
9Fast attack boats
Fast patrol boats, armed with torpedoes and machine guns, were the marine raiders of World War II.
10Machine gunsfinale
Unlike World War I, the machine gun did not dominate the battlefield of World War II, but it remained a highly potent weapon.
