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S1 E5 Episode 5

Documentary

11

48 minutter

31. dec. 2010

The AK-47, the world's deadliest firearm, sparked a Cold War race for superior assault rifles like the American M4 and German HK 416. Host Wil Willis explores its history, from Mikhail Kalashnikov's WWII experiences to its assembly and lethal impact.

SÆSON 1, 6 Episoder

Weapons That Changed the World - Episode 1

The Colt M1911, designed by John Moses Browning, is the 20th century's most influential pistol. Its .45 ACP cartridge made it the U.S. military's standard for 75 years. Wil Willis tests it to explore its stopping power.

Weapons That Changed the World - Episode 2

Host Wil Willis tests the Garand against the Arisaka Type 99, showcasing its impact in WWII and sniper rifles' deadly precision, from Carlos Hathcock to Craig Harrison. Witness the historic rifles that shaped warfare!

Weapons That Changed the World - Episode 3

They are iconic weapons: the Tommy Gun, Uzi, and today’s MP5. Invented to break WWI stalemates, the submachine gun revolutionized warfare and culture. Host Wil Willis explores its evolution, firing the Thompson and BAR.

Weapons That Changed the World - Episode 4

Artillery, "The King of Battle," has shaped history from ancient cannons to today's M777 Howitzer. Host Wil Willis visits Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to witness modern artillery like the M777 and M109 Paladin in action.

Weapons That Changed the World - Episode 5

The AK-47, the world's deadliest firearm, sparked a Cold War race for superior assault rifles like the American M4 and German HK 416. Host Wil Willis explores its history, from Mikhail Kalashnikov's WWII experiences to its assembly and lethal impact.

Weapons That Changed the World - Episode 6

Weapons That Changed The World examines the RPG-7, renowned for its ability to take on tanks and level buildings. Host Wil Willis traces its evolution from WWII's Bazooka to modern counterparts like the AT-4 and Carl Gustav.

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Weapons That Changed the World

Dokumentar

11

2 Sæsoner

48 minutter

Weapons That Changed The World delves into military firearms that have shaped history. Host Wil Willis, a former U.S. Army Ranger and Air Force Pararescueman, tests iconic weapons like the M2 "Ma Deuce" and Abrams Tank with live-fire demonstrations.

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