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6 episodes • 2013
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secret Weapons of D-Day | Apr 17, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Flying Soldier | Apr 26, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 3 | In Search of the Smart Bomb | May 4, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Hitler's Mad Weapons | May 10, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Seaplane Strike Force | May 7, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Weapons of the Superspies | May 24, 2013 | 0.0 |