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Much like The Allies, the Nazis also had a large inventory of new weapons that they planned to utilise during World War II. In this documentary take a look at some of the weirdest weapons invented by the Nazis including the Krummlauf (an assault rifle with a curved barrel), the elefant tank and a sound gun. Welcome to the History Channel, the home of gripping and powerful documentaries. Here you can watch both full length documentaries and series that explore some of the most comprehensive pieces of world history.

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