Decisive Weapons
Season 2
Decisive Weapons is a television series made by the BBC in association with the US channel A&E. It ran for two years airing on BBC2 in the UK from 1996 to 1997.
The series was devised and produced by Martin Davidson who also co-wrote the book Decisive Weapons with series researcher Adam Levy.
The series was devised and produced by Martin Davidson who also co-wrote the book Decisive Weapons with series researcher Adam Levy.
Where to Watch Season 2
6 Episodes
- The Forgotten Fighter: Hawker HurricaneE1
The Forgotten Fighter: Hawker HurricaneDocumentary looking at the design and role of the Hurricane during the Battle of Britain and World War II, and how it actually played a larger and more important role than the Spitfire, which is usually credited with repelling the Luftwaffe's air attacks in 1940. Ex-pilots talks about the plane and its qualities. - Wings Over the Ocean: Aircraft CarrierE2
Wings Over the Ocean: Aircraft CarrierFirst invented by the British during the First World War, the aircraft carrier was frowned on by traditionalists. But Japanese recognition of the carrier's potential led to the devastating 1941 attack on the US fleet at Pearl Harbor. - Lock, Stock and Barrel: The Springfield RifleE3
Lock, Stock and Barrel: The Springfield RifleAccurate over distances of 500 metres, and with a vastly increased rate of fire, the Springfield rifle marked a great leap forward in rifle technology. The first weapon to be mass-produced, it was used to devastating effect by Union soldiers during the American Civil War. - The Soul of the Samurai - the Japanese SwordE5
The Soul of the Samurai - the Japanese SwordThis programme looks into the origins and history of the samurai sword, considering the processes and engineering that went into its design and making, and its importance as a weapon in battle when repelling the Mongol invasions. - Darkness Visible: the Stealth FighterE6
Darkness Visible: the Stealth FighterThe F-117 A Stealth Fighter is the world's first operational combat plane designed to be invisible to radar. But while powerfully impressive during the Gulf War, doubts have persisted over the plane's ability to avoid radar detection. Is its reputation justified?