Station:
National Geographic Channel (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2009-10-03
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Explore the nitty-gritty of Ground Warfare in an engaging and unpredictable way.From Ancient Egypt to Afghanistan in 2008; Crusader castle-builders to 21st century robotics experts and from Roman slashing weapons to AK47s - we tell the fascinating story of how Ground Warfare has evolved through more than 3000 years of Human Experience.Featuring hands-on demonstrations, lively reconstruction archaeology interspersed with dramatic archive footage and itnernational expert opinion, this powerful four-part series demonstrates everything from how chain mail stops an arrow and how night-vision goggles can make a mouse look the size of a small dog, to how cutting edge 'invisibility shields' can hide a tank.
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S1E2 - Battle Machines
We examine the evolution of warfare starting with the desert chariot of ancient Egypt; progressing through the armoured knights of Medieval Europe.
Air Date: 10 Oct 2009 11:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Command and Control
We explore the evolution of military fortifications, battlefield engineering and events in the course of the history of warfare.
Air Date: 17 Oct 2009 11:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Firepower
We look at how the technology of shooting has developed over the course of human history.
Air Date: 24 Oct 2009 11:00 (CDT)