Nazi Mega Weapons and WWII Mega Weapons uncover the engineering feats that sparked a technological revolution and changed warfare forever, exploring the engineering secrets of iconic megastructures, and telling the stories of the engineers who designed them.

WWII Mega Weapons: Battleship Yamato

Premiered March 28, 2018
WWII Mega Weapons: Battleship Yamato

In 1934 the Japanese begin designing The Yamato, the most powerful battleship in history. Constructed in absolute secrecy, the Japanese go to extraordinary lengths to ensure no detail is revealed.

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