Time bombs on the seabed

Thousands of military wrecks with remnants of ammunition on board lie at the bottom of our seas. Each one has its own special features, as an exciting example from the Adriatic shows.

The Adriatic - a fascinating holiday destination on the Mediterranean. Every travel guide extols the turquoise waters, unspoilt landscapes, historic towns and first-class Mediterranean cuisine. But this idyll is deceptive, as a look underwater reveals.

It is the beginning of 1944 and the Second World War is entering its decisive phase. Victory for Germany and its allies is becoming increasingly unlikely. Although Goebbels had already proclaimed "total war" in February 1943, the Allies were advancing on all fronts. The German Reich had hardly any reserves left. On the eastern front