Episode
Modern Marvels: Weird Weapons: The Axis
Overview
Examining unusual World War II weapons that were in the planning or testing stages for use by the Axis powers. Included: an assault rifle that could shoot around corners; a death ray capable of boiling people; and an army in space.
Details
- Series
- Modern Marvels
- Season
- Season 13
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 2006-02-21
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Weird Weapons: The Axis is Episode 6 in Season 13 of Modern Marvels. It aired on 2006-02-21. The runtime is 44 min.
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