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The War Gliders

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Curiosity Stream HD • Aired Mar 17, 2025 • 24m

S1, EP2 "The War Gliders: Part 2"

Although vulnerable, the glider proved versatile and economic virtues that the Allies learned to exploit in their return to France and on to the war with Japan; the glider is now limited to recreational enjoyment.

S1, EP1 "The War Gliders: Part 1"

Before the Nazis came to power, Germany was limited to commercial aircraft and gliders; the Allies considered both to be harmless, but they were wrong; this mistake would allow the Wehrmacht to subjugate most of Western Europe in a matter of months.