World War Weird

S2 E8 ∙

The Germans hear that Polish forces are fighting alongside a huge bear. Tales of this beer-swilling, chain-smoking beast terrify them - but incredibly the stories are true.

G

Contains Mature Themes

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All episodes for series 2 of World War Weird

  • S2 E1

    Looking at some incredible war tales, including Churchill's plan to create an ice ship.

  • S2 E2

    To improve their bombs, the US Navy turned to the animal world for inspiration.

  • S2 E3

    Crossword puzzles in a national newspaper begin to attract the attention of MI5.

  • S2 E4

    The British claim that a pilot's incredible night vision comes from eating carrots.

  • S2 E5

    In 1940, Japan launch an attack on a Chinese city - but they are not dropping bombs.

  • S2 E6

    The Germans retreat from battle when they are confronted by a group of angels .

  • S2 E7

    In blacked-out London four young women are murdered - just like Jack fifty years before.

  • S2 E8

    German divisions learn that the Polish forces are now fighting alongisde a giant War Bear.