Name: History Of Weapons
Released: 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · History

Weapons are used in bloody conquests and dreadful crimes. But weapons are also used by freedom fighters, anti-terrorist units, and liberators. History of Weapons is more than a technical investigation. It uncovers the connection between the development of a new military device and the aftermath of its usage – dynamics that have shaped humanity for centuries.

2019 · 43m

EPISODE 1

Ranged Weapons

Ranged Weapons: International experts demonstrate in experiments the most important ranged weapons in history, including the Roman spear, the English long bow and the minié ball.

43 min
EPISODE 2

Attack From Above

Attack from Above: Experiments reveal the secret of weapons that became key to aerial warfare, from incendiary arrows to bomb attacks. What will the next advancement be?

43 min
EPISODE 3

Close Combat

Close Combat: Chart the development of the original form of combat - melee. Over time, short range instruments of battle have evolved, from the short sword to Exoskeletons.

43 min
EPISODE 4

Weapons For All

Weapons For All: Weapons designed for everyone hand a sizeable advantage. Experts explore three weapons that are easily used: the crossbow, a pike and the Kalashnikov.

42 min
EPISODE 5

Faster Than The Enemy

Faster Than The Enemy: Speed has become a decisive feature in war's evolution: from the chariot that brought greater mobility to small handguns like Samuel Colt's revolver.

44 min
EPISODE 6

The Power Of Destruction

The Power of Destruction: New weapons with immense force define the wars of the 20th century as international experts test the catastrophic effects of destructive weaponry.

43 min

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