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Movie poster: Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme (2012)
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Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme

2012 · 94 min Documentary History War

This film follows a team of experts as it excavates a famous WW1 battlefield in search of a top secret tunnel and a legendary 60-foot flame-thrower. Built for use during the opening day of the bloodiest clash of WW1, this weapon fired a blast of flaming oil over 100 yards long. Historian Peter Barton hopes to recover the machine and with help from British Royal Engineers, build a working replica.

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Year 2012
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary, History, War
Director David W. Brady
Runtime 94 min.

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Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon of the Somme is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2012 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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