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Man, Moment, Machine was a television series which aired on The History Channel and was hosted by Hunter Ellis. It documented an important event in history and went into detail about, as the title suggests, the man and his background, the machine and how it was made, and the outcome.

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13 Episodes

Apollo 13: Triumph on the Dark Side of the Moon
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Apollo 13: Triumph on the Dark Side of the MoonApril 1970, the Apollo 13 mission is 178,000 miles from Earth, just two days away from a lunar landing, when an explosion rips the spacecraft apart and puts the crew's lives on the line. Only the leadership of Jim Lovell, the ingenuity of the NASA team in space and on the ground, and the robust systems of the spacecraft offer a chance for survival.
Patton and the Desperate Tank Attack
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Patton and the Desperate Tank AttackGeorge S. Patton realizes his dream of leading an army in a desperate battle when he confronts the German army at Bastogne in the Battle of the Bulge.
Alexander the Great and the Devastating Catapult
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Alexander the Great and the Devastating CatapultAn episode dealing with the famous military leader, Alexander the Great and his long siege against the city of Tyre in 332 BC. With the help of his Persian allies, Alexander should be able to smash Tyre, but he is thwarted multiple times. The Man is Alexander. The Moment is his decision to use a new version of a military device to defeat the Tyrians. The Machine is a massive and mobile siege catapult with multiple launchers that enables Alexander to win the battle.
Al Capone and the Machine Gun Massacre
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Al Capone and the Machine Gun MassacrePassage of the 18th Amendment suddenly provides a lucrative business for gangsters. High profits lead to fierce competition which the ruthless operators escalate into violence. The Thompson sub-machine gun, designed for but rejected by the military, is easily portable, extremely powerful and legal. This weapon in the hands of the gangsters escalates the violence to new heights. Inevitably, a few audacious, bloody murders, such as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, garner nation-wide attention to the gangsters, particularly Al Capone.
Stormin' Norman and the Stealth Fighter
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Stormin' Norman and the Stealth FighterGeneral Norman Schwarzkopf uses the F-117 Nighthawk "stealth fighter" to liberate the Kuwaitis during the Persian Gulf War.
Lincoln and the Flying Spying Machine
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Lincoln and the Flying Spying MachineAbraham Lincoln, a self taught President, uses new technology to help win the Civil War. He uses the hot air balloon, high above the battle fields, to relay information back to the troops on the ground. Giving the Union the advantage and shaping the outcome of the Civil War.
Alexander Graham Bell y el Telefono
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Alexander Graham Bell y el TelefonoEn marzo de 1876, Alexander Graham Bell tenía dificultades con un invento que podría cambiar el Mundo. En el siglo XIX, Norteamérica estaba experimentando un crecimiento acelerado y expandiéndose por un territorio inmenso. Se necesitaba tecnología que cubriera las necesidades de comunicación de esta nueva nación y Alexander Graham Bell estaba convencido de que se podía transmitir la voz a grandes distancias. Los primeros telégrafos sólo podían transmitir un único mensaje cada vez a través de un cable. Además, había que codificar y descodificar el mensaje letra a letra. Alexander Graham Bell empezó a trabajar en un telégrafo múltiple, pero su genio conduciría a un aparato diferente y revolucionario que transmitiría miles de mensajes simultáneos y cambiaría el futuro: el teléfono.
Da Vinci and the Handgun
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Da Vinci and the HandgunAn episode dealing with the MAN, famed artist and inventor Leonardo DaVinci, whose constant mechanical sketches for fantastic inventions leads to the weapons milestone of the enclosed "Wheel lock" pistol. The MOMENT is his inspiration to design an completely enclosed firing device, which was much easier to load and fire than the existing "Match lock" firearms. The MACHINE is the eventual development of this weapon and the influence it had in the creation of following generations of firearms.
The Red Baron and the Wings of Death
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The Red Baron and the Wings of DeathIt is the April 1917, known to the British as Bloody April, when their pilot losses were large. German Air Ace Baron Manfred Von Richthofen, aka the Red Baron is the top pilot of World War One, however the British are introducing new planes with new technology to combat the Baron and his Albatross plane. Enter the advent of the Sopwith Triplane, which then led to the introduction of the Sopwith Camel.
Saddam Hussein and the Nerve Gas Atrocity
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Saddam Hussein and the Nerve Gas AtrocityAn episode dealing with Saddam's use of chemical WMDs against his enemies, most specifically against the Kurds in the years just prior to the first Gulf War.
Galileo and the Sinful Spyglass
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Galileo and the Sinful SpyglassIn the 17th Century it was believed you could find God in the stars. One man looked and found something quite different, and his discovery brought him to the brink of excommunication.
Enzo Ferrari and the Historic Race
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Enzo Ferrari and the Historic RaceStartup race car manufacturer Ferrari, run by Enzo Ferrari, overcomes great odds and a history of defeats to beat dominant Alfa Romeo team and World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio for the first time, David defeats Goliath.
JFK and the Crisis Crusader
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JFK and the Crisis CrusaderThe role and effectiveness of the RF-8 Crusader reconnaissance units in the Cuban Missile Crisis and the difficult decision to deploy them are explained.