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Today's battlefield is dominated by hugely reliable, hyper-lethal superweapons. Billions of dollars are spent on research and development, in a never-ending search for technological superiority. But how did these weapons evolve? Who are the men and women that gave birth to these inventions? Weaponology takes a high-tech future weapon and unlocks its family tree, tracing the roots of its existence. Season 2 tells the stories of the world's most specialized forces . . . including the U.S. Navy Seals, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Royal Marine Commandos, the Green Berets, and many more.

2007 · 44m

Starring John Schwab

EPISODE 1

Sniper Rifles

Examine how centuries of technological innovation have resulted in the creation of rifles that can kill a man from 2000yards.The history of bullets, guns, sights, mechanisms, camouflage and tactics are all unravelled as Weaponology gets locked and loaded.
EPISODE 2

Body Armor

We follow the history of armor protection from medieval knights to the latest revolutionary invention: Dragon Skin. We find out how a priest invented the first bullet-proof vest, and how a pizza boy came up with concealable body armor.
EPISODE 3

Rapid Fire

One man, one weapon, lots of bullets. Take cover! From the cumbersome but deadly Gatling Gun to the lightweight hand-held assassins of the modern battlefield, we trace the men and the moments that gave birth to the most deadly family of infantry weapons.
EPISODE 4

Submarines

Carrying nuclear missiles of unimaginable destructive power, torpedoes capable of wiping out entire fleets, and special forces for clandestine missions, today's subs are the ultimate marine warfare package. We trace the submarine's ancestry.
EPISODE 5

Vertical Take Off

We chart the history of Vertical Take Off aircraft-the most versatile and terrifying weapons in modern warfare. Exploring the development of engine power, advanced avionic, target and survival systems, we show how helicopters and VTO now rule land and sea.
EPISODE 6

Bomber

In eight decades man went from the invention of powered flight to the awesome B2 Stealth bomber. From bombs thrown from the cockpit to laser-guided bunker busters, these birds carry the fight to the enemy, destroying everything in their path.

Modern Marvels: WWII
World of Tanks and Commanders
WWI: The First Modern War
Greatest Tank Battles
Combat Machines
Bombers Post WWII: Avro Vulcan and Panavia Tornado
Future Weapons
War at Sea: Naval Aviation
WWII In Color: U.S. Army Air Forces

John Schwab

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War & Military

Today's battlefield is dominated by hugely reliable, hyper-lethal superweapons. Billions of dollars are spent on research and development, in a never-ending search for technological superiority. But how did these weapons evolve? Who are the men and women that gave birth to these inventions? Weaponology takes a high-tech future weapon and unlocks its family tree, tracing the roots of its existence. Season 2 tells the stories of the world's most specialized forces . . . including the U.S. Navy Seals, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Royal Marine Commandos, the Green Berets, and many more.

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