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Weaponology

Weaponology

—Tracing the advancement of military technology over the last century.
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Season 112 of 13 Episodes

  • Technological innovation has resulted in the production of rifles that can kill from a distance of 2,000 yards.

  • The history of armor protection, from the suits worn by medieval knights to the latest high-tech apparel.

  • Tracing the history of infantry weapons for the individual.

  • Tracing the development of helicopters and other vertical take-off aircraft.

  • Tracing the history of bombers, from early aircraft to the bunker-busters of today.

  • Tracing the improvements in engine power, maneuverability and weapons systems in fighter aircraft.

  • The history of artillery, from catapults to cannons.

  • Battlefield traps cause both physical and psychological damage to the enemy.

  • Portable firepower helps small infantry units pack a powerful punch.

  • The history of flammable weapons, from Molotov cocktails to thermobaric bombs.

  • The history of fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers.

  • The history and development of tanks.

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15 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

    Waffen-SS
    U.S. Airborne
    Rangers
    Green Berets
    SAS
    Royal Marine Commandos
    Armored Personnel Carriers
    U.S. Combat Engineers
    USMC
    Tanks
  • Waffen-SS

    Soldiers of the Waffen-SS serve as Nazi Germany's ultimate warriors during World War II.
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  • U.S. Airborne

    The history of America's airborne soldiers.
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  • Rangers

    Members of the U.S. Army Rangers utilize cutting-edge military technology.
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  • Green Berets

    The Green Berets use unconventional methods to wage war.
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  • SAS

    The British Special Air Service utilizes insertion behind enemy lines to combat terrorism.
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  • Royal Marine Commandos

    The amphibious troops of the British Royal Marine Commandos.
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Tracing the advancement of military technology over the last century.

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