Heroes and Weapons of World War II

Heroes and Weapons of World War II

Midget Submarines (2x2)


: 03, 2003

Major Gordon Corrigan analyses the role played by midget submarines capable of sneaking into harbours and sinking much larger vessels. Pioneered by the Italians, these miniature U-boats were soon adapted by the Royal Navy and given a sinister twist by the Japanese, who developed a kamikaze version.

  • : 2003
  • : 20
  • : -1
  • BBC One