Modern Marvels: WWII

2026

Documentary

Explore the greatest machines, most impactful weapons, and groundbreaking innovations of WWII, shining a light on the engineering and technological advances that shaped the course of the conflict and continue to influence our world today.

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Production

Hearst Media Production Group, History

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Status

In Production

First Aired

July 27, 2026

Networks

History

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Region US · Lang EN

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Season

Super Weapons

Air date: 2026-07-27

WWII unleashes revolutionary superweapons that redefine warfare. From Britain's Bouncing Bomb and Grand Slam, to America's B-29 Superfortress, and Germany's massive Gustav Gun, these innovations shatter defenses, dominate the skies, and lay the groundwork for modern military technology.

Mega Builds

Air date: 2026-08-03

From blasting through mountains, to building gigantic infrastructure across the sea, to the biggest battleship in history, and iconic builds like the Pentagon and the Maginot Line, WWII engineering is a battle of scale that turns the tide of the war.

Gear and Gadgets

Air date: 2026-08-03

Necessity sparks wartime ingenuity, turning compact tools into powerful weapons. From the Bazooka and Cavity Magnetron radar, to the Enigma code machine, to a pioneering night vision scope, engineers and scientists create faster, smarter tools that help win WWII and shape modern warfare.