History of Weapons

Season 1

The 10-episode documentary series History of Weapons tells the story of weaponry that took leading roles in the major battles of history. It reveals the developments of arms that often improved the technical progression of its times.

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10 Episodes

  • Ranged Weapons
    E1
    Ranged WeaponsRanged weapons are a warrior's best chance of survival. International experts demonstrate the most important ranged weapons in history.
  • Attack from Above
    E2
    Attack from AboveWarfare enters a new dimension with the attack from above. Demonstrations reveal the secret of weapons that became keys to moving war up into the air.
  • Close Combat
    E3
    Close CombatThroughout history, armies developed ever more effective close combat weapons. In surprising experiments, weapons experts test the physical and psychological impact of the three most important melee developments of our time.
  • Weapons for All
    E4
    Weapons for AllWeapons designed for everyone are a decisive advantage at war. International experts test the three most important weapons that can be learned very quickly.
  • Faster than the Enemy
    E5
    Faster than the EnemyThroughout history, speed becomes a decisive feature of warfare. In spectacular experiments, a team of international experts presents the most significant weapons of history where speed made a difference.
  • The Power of Destruction
    E6
    The Power of DestructionNew weapons with devastating force shape the wars of the 20th century. International experts test the catastrophic effects of the most destructive weapons.
  • War at Sea
    E7
    War at SeaWeapons expert Stephen Bull tests the most significant three weapons of the sea. The Byzantines guarded the Greek fire as the secret super weapon that kept Constantinople save over 800 years. Experts build an original replica to demonstrate the thunderous force of a ship cannon.
  • The Ambush
    E8
    The AmbushAttacking the enemy in an ambush is a devastating advantage at war. Weapons that stayed undetected until their very strike revolutionized warfare.
  • Deadly Inventions
    E9
    Deadly InventionsWars become even bloodier as new technologies keep evolving. A team of experts tests the deadliest weapons upgrades in the history of warfare.
  • Civilians on the Battlefield
    E10
    Civilians on the BattlefieldMostly, civilians are the ones suffering from waging a war. Experts track down three weapons that were used to recklessly attack civilian populations. With no regard for civilian casualties, the trebuchet hurls heavy stones against solid castle walls.

 

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