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Season 2

Retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey takes viewers' questions concerning military hardware and technology, then consults with experts to answer them. Topics covered to date include gas masks, Gatling guns, night vision equipment, and samurai swords.

Where to Watch Season 2

13 Episodes

Grenade Launchers; Grape Shot; Shrapnel; D-Day Paratrooper Gear; Jet Packs
E1
Grenade Launchers; Grape Shot; Shrapnel; D-Day Paratrooper Gear; Jet PacksLearn how grenade launchers work; how a .30 caliber machine gun compares to a .50 cal; watch Ermey behind the wheel of a Flyer 21; and discover the origin of the word shrapnel.
Civil War Rifles; 1st Missile Sub; Navy Divers' Gear; Field Strip; Bowie Knife
E2
Civil War Rifles; 1st Missile Sub; Navy Divers' Gear; Field Strip; Bowie KnifeAmerican Civil War rifles from both sides; the first missile fired from the deck of a sub; deep-sea and crush-proof suits; breaking down a weapon; the Bowie knife; the evolution of a hedgechopper.
AVLB; Fulton Recovery System; Pilot Survival Kit; Trireme; Battleship Guns; Grapeshot
E3
AVLB; Fulton Recovery System; Pilot Survival Kit; Trireme; Battleship Guns; GrapeshotThe Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge; the Fulton Recovery System; a pilot's survival kit; the ancient Greek warship Trireme; battleship guns; grapeshot.
Marine Weapons Training; Greek Phalanx; MiG-29; Hellcat Tank Destroyer
E4
Marine Weapons Training; Greek Phalanx; MiG-29; Hellcat Tank DestroyerSimulated marksmanship training; fastest front-line combat jet and World War II tank; Greeks of ancient times use the phalanx; Civil War cavalry gear; dazzle paint.
Trebuchet; Troop Headcounts; BAR; Smart Bombs; Modern Parachutes; Boomerangs
E5
Trebuchet; Troop Headcounts; BAR; Smart Bombs; Modern Parachutes; BoomerangsMedieval catapults; platoons, companies and divisions; the Browning automatic rifle; smart bombs; parachutes; the weapon version of the boomerang.
LAV; Landing Craft; Doughboy; OPFOR; Chain Mail; Military Salute
E6
LAV; Landing Craft; Doughboy; OPFOR; Chain Mail; Military SaluteLight Armored Vehicle; landing craft; World War I Doughboys; training troops; medieval chain mail; the military salute.
Deuce & a Half; Vietnam Gun Truck; World War II Household Fat; Missile Silos; C-17 Loadmaster; Scottish Kilts
E7
Deuce & a Half; Vietnam Gun Truck; World War II Household Fat; Missile Silos; C-17 Loadmaster; Scottish KiltsVietnam gun truck; World War II household fat; missile silos; C-17 Loadmaster; Scottish kilts.
Self-Propelled Artillery; Matchlock Musket; Airships; Blue Angels;Pirate Weapons
E8
Self-Propelled Artillery; Matchlock Musket; Airships; Blue Angels;Pirate Weaponsfull title: Self-Propelled Artillery; Matchlock Musket; Airships; Blue Angels; Pirate Weapons; Depth Charges --------- Maneuverable artillery; musket; Navy airships; precision flying team; pirates; depth charges
Anti-Tank Rocket; Bazooka; HQ Tour; Tactical Operations Center; Downed Pilots
E9
Anti-Tank Rocket; Bazooka; HQ Tour; Tactical Operations Center; Downed PilotsThe bazooka's replacement; mobile command post; Air Force Pararescuemen; 21-gun salute.
Medieval Weapons; Lewis Gun; Carrier Pigeons; Gliders in Combat; Anti-Tank
E10
Medieval Weapons; Lewis Gun; Carrier Pigeons; Gliders in Combat; Anti-TankMedieval weapons; World War I Lewis gun; carrier pigeons; gliders; anti-tank missile; ejection seats.
Amphibious Assault Vehicle; Jeep; Medieval Battering Ram; Urban Warfare; Ball Tu
E11
Amphibious Assault Vehicle; Jeep; Medieval Battering Ram; Urban Warfare; Ball TuMarines' 26-ton AAV stays afloat; jeeps; battering rams; urban warfare; World War II bombers; pictures on World War II airplanes.
Unmanned Aircraft; Bogey; 1st Combat Helicopter; Forward Observers
E12
Unmanned Aircraft; Bogey; 1st Combat Helicopter; Forward ObserversExperimental planes; unidentified aircraft; first combat helicopter; directing artillery fire; commando knife.
Newest Coast Guard Ship; Carrier Battle Group; Tanks; Sherman Tank; XM-29 Rifle
E13
Newest Coast Guard Ship; Carrier Battle Group; Tanks; Sherman Tank; XM-29 RifleMotor lifeboat; carrier battle group; Sherman tanks; futuristic rifle; voice mail.