Documentaries

DVD cover art for the documentary 'Secrets of the Dead' titled 'Japanese SuperSub,' featuring a silhouette of a submarine with city skyline and airplane in the background.

I shepherded into production, was a contributing writer, and served as Technical Advisor on the PBS documentary, Japanese SuperSub which was based in part on research for my book, Operation Storm. The New York Times called, Japanese SuperSub, a “consistently interesting program serving up fascinating history.” To watch a preview of the documentary, click here.

A man with gray hair, beard, glasses, and a blue blazer, speaking in a documentary or interview setting on the Smithsonian Channel.

The Smithsonian Channel documentary, America’s Lost Airship, was based in part on research for my book, When Giants Ruled the Sky, and included me as one of two on-camera presenters. To learn more about the documentary, click here.

Book cover titled "Secret Weapons: World War II" with an aerial photo of a military jet and blueprints, highlighting the theme of warfare technology.

I was a frequent on-camera presenter in the 6-episode series, Secret Weapons of World War II, produced by WildBear Entertainment and airing in 2023. Many of the weapons were drawn from my book "White Elephant Technology."

A man with gray hair and beard, wearing glasses and a dark suit, in a dark environment, with light illuminating his face from the front. The image is a thumbnail for a documentary or article titled "America's Lost Airship: Weapon of War."