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S1 E8 The Ambush

War

9+

43m

31 Oct 2018

Examining how the techniques of ambush, along with weapons that remained undetected until the very moment they were used, would revolutionise warfare.

Season 1, 10 Episodes

Season 1 (10 Episodes)

History Of Weapons - Ranged Weapons

Ranged Weapons,

Ranged weapons guarantee a warrior's best chance of survival. International experts survey history’s most important ranged weapons, from the Roman spear and the English longbow, right up to the futuristic railgun.

History Of Weapons - Attack From Above

Attack From Above,

Examining how warfare entered a new dimension as attacks from the skies became possible with weapons from incendiary arrows to drones.

History Of Weapons - Close Combat

Weapons experts test the physical and psychological impact of close combat weapons - the Roman short sword, the medieval war hammer and the bayonet.

History Of Weapons - Weapons For All

Weapons For All,

From the crossbow to the Kalashnikov to 3D-printed firearms, weaponry designed for everyone can offer a decisive advantage in warfare.

History Of Weapons - Faster Than The Enemy

Faster Than The Enemy,

In spectacular experiments, a team of international experts presents the most significant cases in the history of weapons where speed has made a decisive difference.

History Of Weapons - Power Of Destruction, The

Power Of Destruction, The,

New weapons with devastating force shape the wars of the 20th century. International experts test the catastrophic effects of the three most destructive weapons of our time: the machine gun, hand grenade and tank.

History Of Weapons - War At Sea

A look at key maritime weapons such as the secret super-weapon that kept Constantinople safe for centuries, the thunderous force of a ship's cannon, and the deadly torpedo.

History Of Weapons - The Ambush

Examining how the techniques of ambush, along with weapons that remained undetected until the very moment they were used, would revolutionise warfare.

History Of Weapons - Deadly Inventions

Deadly Inventions,

Wars become even bloodier as new technologies continue to evolve. An international team of experts tests the deadliest weapons upgrades in the history of warfare.

History Of Weapons - Civilians On The Battlefield

Civilians On The Battlefield,

Experts look at three types of weapon employed to attack civilian populations, from the medieval trebuchet to modern bio-weapons and nuclear bombs.

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History Of Weapons

War

9+

1 Season

43m

Weapons are used in bloody conquests and dreadful crimes. But weapons are also used by freedom fighters, anti-terrorist units, and liberators. History of Weapons is more than a technical investigation.

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