How to Recreate Livens Giant Flamethrower

This film sets out to recreate the Livens Large Gallery Flame Projector, the giant First World War flamethrower designed to be fired from a hidden tunnel beneath the battlefield. Experts, historians, and engineers rebuild the fearsome weapon to test how it actually worked. The mix of archaeology and hands-on engineering brings a forgotten piece of military history back to life. It is a fascinating watch for anyone curious about the ingenuity and horror of trench warfare. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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