Secret Weapons of World War II
Chris McNab
The dropping of two atom bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their shocking aftermath finally ended World War II in the eastern theatre. But they weren't the only experimental weaponry at the time.
In this fascinating account,...
Location:
United States
Description:
The dropping of two atom bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their shocking aftermath finally ended World War II in the eastern theatre. But they weren't the only experimental weaponry at the time. In this fascinating account, Chris McNab examines the development of a range of hitherto unknown and at times shockingly effective weapons that were developed and unleashed on an unsuspecting world over the course of the war. They include the bouncing bomb, the V2 rocket that caused terror in London, Antwerp and Liège in the later years of the war, Bat Bombs, the X-class submarine and the Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka suicide attack aircraft. Secret Weapons of World War II examines the thinking behind these weapons, the research and development that led to their creation, their effectiveness in deployment, and ultimately how these weaponry developments fundamentally changed the balance of the war. Duration - 8h 22m. Author - Chris McNab. Narrator - Matt Bates. Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Arcturus Holdings Limited ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
Introduction
Duration:00:37:56
Chapter 1: Smatchets and Liberators – Hand-Held Weapons of the Special Forces
Duration:00:59:19
Chapter 2: Coal Bombs and Deadly Rats – Explosive Devices
Duration:00:27:05
Chapter 3: Mice and Monsters – Armour and Anti-Armour Weapons
Duration:00:41:26
Chapter 4: Salamanders and Grass Snakes – German and Japanese Secret Aircraft
Duration:00:52:19
Chapter 5: Vampires and Bat Bombs – Allied Aerial Innovations
Duration:00:24:36
Chapter 6: Autumn Winds and Blazing Typhoons – Air Defence
Duration:00:42:43
Chapter 7: From Flying Bombs to Superguns – German Vengeance Weapons and Guided Missiles
Duration:00:41:08
Chapter 8: Tallboys and Disney Bombs – Allied Ordnance and Missiles
Duration:00:34:46
Chapter 9: Limpets and Pigs – The Small-Boat War
Duration:00:58:55
Chapter 10: Hedgehogs and Electroboats – The Submarine War
Duration:00:53:56
Chapter 11: Fat Man and Little Boy – The End of Secret Weapons
Duration:00:27:22
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:26