Weapons of World War IISeason 12003 · 10 episodesEpisodes1TanksTank 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 SubmarinesFrom 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.3GlidersWhen it was impossible for aircraft to land safely on enemy territory, gliders were the perfect answer for delivering special forces behind enemy lines.4Aircraft CarriersGiant aircraft carriers dominated the Pacific War. The battle of Midway was won by US carriers delivering tremendous air strikes against Japanese battleships.5Fighter BombersBy 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 bombersAt the outbreak of World War II, the only heavy four engined bombers in the war were either Russian or American.7BattleshipsAt 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.8RocketsRockets 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 boatsFast patrol boats, armed with torpedoes and machine guns, were the marine raiders of World War II.10Machine gunsUnlike World War I, the machine gun did not dominate the battlefield of World War II, but it remained a highly potent weapon.
