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S1 E4 Ruling the Waves

Documentary

PG

50m

Dec 31, 2014

The fight to control the seas has driven innovation and destruction alike.

Season 1, 6 Episodes

Season 1 (6 Episodes)

War Machines - Mastering Arms

Mastering Arms,

Whether revered or reviled, the invention of the gun forever changed how wars are fought and won.

War Machines - Advancing Destruction

Advancing Destruction,

From the moment walls were built, others sought to knock them down. The story of artillery is one of destructive ingenuity from early grenades to atomic shell-firing cannons.

War Machines - Triumphant on Land

Triumphant on Land,

Speed and strategy have always defined warfare. This episode explores the evolution of battlefield mobility from chariots and cavalry to Humvees and tanks.

War Machines - Ruling the Waves

Ruling the Waves,

The fight to control the seas has driven innovation and destruction alike.

War Machines - Conquering the Sky

Conquering the Sky,

When humans took to the skies, they brought war with them. This episode traces aerial combat from WWI dogfights to bombers, jets, and drones.

War Machines - Ultimate Annihilation

Ultimate Annihilation,

The 20th century saw a deadly leap in technology. This episode explores mankind's most fearsome creations: chemical, atomic, robotic, and nuclear weapons.

Details

War Machines

Documentary

PG

1 Season

50m

From sharpened sticks to split atoms, this series explores humanity's drive to build better killing machines. Through ingenuity, science, and innovation, weapons have shaped warfare and history.

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