Movie Description
Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme
(2012)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jonathan Dueck,David W. Brady
- Writer : Matt Booi
- Cast : Tony Robinson
Cast
Host
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Facts
Original TitleBreathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme
Status Released
Release Information
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2012-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesBBC
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- War






















