This documentary details the history, design, and operation of the Livens Large Gallery Flame Projector, a massive flamethrower used in World War I. It explores the challenges of recreating such a weapon, including sourcing period-accurate materials and understanding the complex engineering behind its pressurized fuel system and ignition mechanism. The film follows a team of experts as they attempt to build and test a working replica, highlighting the ingenuity of the original design and the devastating impact of this early flamethrower technology.
