Warriors

Season 1

TV-PG
Throughout human history, there have been great warriors who put their lives in danger in battle. In this History Channel series, former Green Beret Terry Schappert investigates the battle tactics used by the greatest fighters in history.

Where to Watch Season 1

11 Episodes

  • Maya Armageddon
    E1
    Maya ArmageddonRecent archeological discoveries unearth secrets of a fierce warrior society--one built on human sacrifice, bizarre rituals and deadly weapons. A bloody battle at the ancient city of Dos Pilas leads to the downfall and disappearance of this powerful pre-Columbian warrior society.
  • Viking Terror
    E2
    Viking TerrorThe Vikings. Seafaring barbarians who tyrannised the Norse world and built an empire by dominating the sea. Terry investigates the battle tactics used by the Norsemen and how they played a part in their success.
  • Barbarian Massacre
    E3
    Barbarian MassacreIn 9 AD, the Romans were looking to expand their empire into Germany however, they didn't count on the warrior chief Arminianism and his band of Barbarians. Terry investigates the tactics used by the rebels.
  • Braveheart
    E4
    BraveheartHost Terry Schappert travels to Scotland to examine the epic Battle of Stirling Bridge where William "Braveheart" Wallace and his rag-tag band of soldiers took on the full power of the English army. Terry uses his expertise as a Green Beret to breakdown this battle through the eyes of the soldiers. He'll explain how the techniques, weaponry, and strategy of these warriors influenced the surprising outcome of the battle.
  • Knight Fight
    E5
    Knight FightEngland v. France, 1415: Outnumbered English knights and archers, led by King Henry V, slaughter French knights at Agincourt.
  • Samurai Showdown
    E6
    Samurai ShowdownWith all due awe and reverence Terry presents masters of the Samurai arts as he tells the story of Miyamoto Musashi, a Ronin who successfully challenged every aspect of Samurai tradition but remained true to the code of Bushido.
  • The Last Crusaders
    E7
    The Last CrusadersIn 1565, the Ottoman Empire wanted to seek control of Europe and battled the Knights of Saint John, an outnumbered force guarding the island of Malta from the advancing Turks. Terry investigates the weapons and tactics used by the soldiers, which helped to stave the advance of Islam in Europe.
  • Spartan Vengeance
    E8
    Spartan VengeanceIn 480 BC 40,000 Spartans engaged 300,000 Persian invaders who had already destroyed Athens. Terry explains how the Spartans were able to defeat the Persians in the Battle of Plataea, kill Persian General Mardonias and avenge the death Leonidas.
  • Zulu Siege
    E9
    Zulu SiegeIn eight years Shaka Zulu takes this minor tribe and using new battle tactics and weapons, conquers all the neighboring tribes. His reign is then cut short when he is assassinated. But even 50 year later the military force he created was able to challenge the modern British Army.
  • Islands of Blood
    E10
    Islands of BloodThis episode explores the bloody history of the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Terry Schappert learns about the bloody hand to hand combat techniques and vicious weaponry (like shark tooth clubs) of the Hawaiian warriors. He also reenacts the tactics that King Kamehameha the Great used in his crushing victory at Battle of Nu'uanu Cliffs.
  • Special Forces
    E11
    Special ForcesA recollection of the Alamo Scouts reconnaissance unit during World War II, including a demonstration of the guerrilla methods used.

 

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