Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme

Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme
NR 1 hr 34 minHistory, Documentary, War
This film follows a team of experts as it excavates a famous WW1 battlefield in search of a top secret tunnel and a legendary 60-foot flame-thrower. Built for use during the opening day of the bloodiest clash of WW1, this weapon fired a blast of flaming oil over 100 yards long. Historian Peter Barton hopes to recover the machine and with help from British Royal Engineers, build a working replica.
DirectorsDavid W. BradyJonathan Dueck
WriterMatt Booi

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Production Companies:BBC