Sword, Musket & Machine Gun: Britain's Armed History

Season 1

Dr Sam Willis traces the history of the weapons that have shaped Britain.

Where to Watch Season 1

3 Episodes

  • Cut And Thrust
    E1
    Cut And Thrustfrom The Dark Ages to medievel England; the development of weapons leading to the rise and fall of the chivilrous ideal
  • The Big Bang
    E2
    The Big BangIntroduction of gunpowder to Europe and the development of canons and muskets
  • Rapid Fire
    E3
    Rapid Fire1800 to 1914. The development of the rifle and automatic weapons

Cast of Season 1

  • Sam WillisSelf - Presenter

 

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