Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme (2012)

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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.

Director: David W. Brady, Jonathan Dueck
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 94 min
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Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David W. Brady, Jonathan Dueck
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme about?
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.
Who directed Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme?
Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme was directed by David W. Brady, Jonathan Dueck.
Who stars in Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme?
Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme stars Tony Robinson.
How long is Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme?
Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme?
Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme is a Documentary, History, War film.
Where was Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme produced?
Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme was produced in United Kingdom.