Name: Weapons That Changed the World: Episode 3
Uploaded: 2012-12-31T16:00:00-08:00
Duration: 47 min 17 s
Description: The Gatling Gun, designed to change 19th-century battlefields, now reigns supreme in the skies as a high-speed offensive weapon. With a 150-year legacy of havoc it continues to be a formidable force.

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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 1

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!

Episode 2

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.

Episode 3

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.

Episode 4

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.

Episode 5

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.

Episode 6

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The Gatling Gun, designed to change 19th-century battlefields, now reigns supreme in the skies as a high-speed offensive weapon. With a 150-year legacy of havoc it continues to be a formidable force.

Could the mighty M2 be the greatest machine gun in history? Nicknamed “Ma Deuce”, this American machine gun has dominated battlefields for over 80 years.  Host Wil Willis tests it and recreates Audie Murphy’s famous Medal of Honor moment.

Former U.S. Army Ranger Wil Willis tests modern combat shotguns like the Benelli M4 and Mossberg 590, alongside historic models.This documentary features 3D animations and weapon tests to explore effectiveness of combat shotguns.

Special Forces operate deep behind enemy lines with top-of-the-line weapons.Host Wil Willis tests the Sig Sauer P226, the preferred choice like the Mark 25 by Navy SEALs, against competitors like the H&K Compact Tactical.

Tanks have transformed warfare since their debut a century ago. Host Wil Willis traces their evolution from World War One breakthroughs to modern marvels like the M1 Abrams, the world's most powerful Main Battle Tank.

Today’s infantry demands a weapon combining machine gun firepower with rifle accuracy and mobility.. Host Wil Willis traces this journey through iconic firearms.

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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