Decisive Weapons (1996) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Decisive Weapons online in HD.
Decisive Weapons — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Decisive Weapons — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1996-09-18 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (1 votes) |
Decisive Weapons — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: T34: The Queen of Tanks (1996-09-18) — The story of the Soviet T34 tank, the manufacture of which heralded the largest industrial migration in history. In 1941, the Soviets faced almost certain defeat by the Germans, un
- E2: The Bell Huey – Vietnam War Horse (1996-09-25) — The Bell-Huey helicopter was designer and built for air mobility, the rapid transport of troops and the provision of gun and rocket support. It gave the Americans an early advantag
- E3: The P-51: Cadillac of the Skies (1996-10-02) — In 1943, the large and slow Flying Fortresses, used in the US Air Force's daylight bombing raids, were being shot out of the sky at a rate of up to 60 per day. Only one fighter pla
- E4: The Bayonet – Cold Steel (1996-10-09)
- E5: The Longbow – Wood Against Steel (1996-10-16) — The longbow was the lethal weapon of the Middle Ages, a killing machine that could stop a fully-armoured knight dead in his tracks. Its simple form and devastating power made it th
- E6: The Harrier – Jumping Jet Flash (1996-10-20) — Untested in combat and generally derided by the British military establishment, the Harrier proved itself in the Falklands conflict when just 20 of them took on a 200-strong Argent
Season 2
- E1: The Forgotten Fighter: Hawker Hurricane (1997-09-08) — Documentary 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 Spit
- E2: Wings Over the Ocean: Aircraft Carrier (1997-09-15) — First 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 dev
- E3: Lock, Stock and Barrel: The Springfield Rifle (1997-09-22) — Accurate 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-
- E4: U-Boat Killers: The Anti-Submarine Warship (1997-09-29) — Initial U-Boat success in strangling the transatlantic supply routes began a battle to protect the Atlantic convoys. The Allies developed sophisticated anti-submarine warfare.
- E5: The Soul of the Samurai – the Japanese Sword (1997-10-06) — This 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 weap
- E6: Darkness Visible: the Stealth Fighter (1997-10-13) — The 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 persis
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Decisive Weapons have? 2 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Where can I watch Decisive Weapons? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
