The Century of Warfare
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Play S1 E1The Century of Warfare is a 26 part British TV documentary first released in 1993 and shown on A&E Television Networks. It was narrated by Robert Powell, and produced by Nugus/Martin Productions Ltd, and coincided with another Powell/Nugus-Martin project called Great Crimes and Trials.
Cast: Robert Powell
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Season 1
26 episodes
- 1. The Violent CenturyTHE CENTURY OF WARFARE opens with a look at the defining characteristics of modern war and the development of the weapons that revolutionized combat.CC52minOct 18, 1993
- 2. The World Goes to WarExplore the factors that led to the outbreak of World War I and see why efforts to prevent the coming conflict failed.CC52minOct 25, 1993
- 3. Blood and MudHarrowing photos and rare footage show the grim reality of trench warfare on the Western Front.CC52minNov 1, 1993
- 4. War of the EaglesThree empires clash on the Eastern Front, until the Russian Revolution topples the Czar and the nation withdraws from the fight.CC52minNov 8, 1993
- 5. Battle Fleets and U BoatsNaval warfare in World War I, from submarine attacks and supporting forces on land to the Battle of Jutland.CC52minNov 15, 1993
- 6. Aces HighSee how the plane became a weapon, fly with the pioneers of military aviation, and relive the exploits of legendary pilots like the Red Baron.CC52minNov 22, 1993
- 7. War to end all WarThe entry of the United States helped bring World War I to a close, but the harsh conditions of the Versailles Treaty paved the way for a greater conflict to come.CC52minNov 29, 1993
- 8. Enter the DictatorsThe years between the World Wars were marked by the rise of totalitarian states in Europe and a growing militancy in the Far East.CC52minDec 6, 1993
- 9. The War Clouds GatherConflicts in China, Spain and Africa presaged the horrors to come, while Hitler cemented his power and prepared for his bloody campaign of aggression.CC52minDec 13, 1993
- 10. BlitzkriegGermany's invasion of Poland introduced the world to a new brand of warfare. Less than a year later, the fall of France left Britain to face Hitler essentially alone.CC52minDec 20, 1993
- 11. Britain Stands AloneThe extraordinary heroism demonstrated by British citizens and soldiers and a vital lifeline from across the Atlantic kept England from falling into Nazi clutches.CC52minDec 27, 1993
- 12. Sand and Sea WarIn and around the Mediterranean, Monty battled Rommel, American doughboys got their first real combat experience, and the Italian campaign gave the Allies a foothold in Europe.CC52minJan 3, 1994
- 13. Hitler Turns EastOperation Barbarossa--the largest land invasion ever mounted--sent 3 million German troops and 3,300 tanks into the Soviet Union.CC52minJan 10, 1994
- 14. The Long Road BackDefeated at Stalingrad and denied entry to Moscow, the Wehrmacht embarked on a two-year delaying action as it retreated to Germany.CC52minJan 17, 1994
- 15. Normandy to the RhineFollow the preparations for D-Day and the course of the war in Europe after the successful invasion.CC52minJan 24, 1994
- 16. The End in EuropeAs Germany was squeezed in the vice of the Allied advance, the Big Three met at Yalta to plan for the aftermath of war.CC52minJan 31, 1994
- 17. Oriental BlitzkriegAnalyze the forces that drove Japan to war and relive the initial victories that gave the Imperial forces an air of invincibility.CC52minFeb 7, 1994
- 18. Jungle and OceanThe American island-hopping campaign drove the Japanese from their Pacific strongholds, but it would take a weapon of a different order bring the war to an end.CC52minFeb 14, 1994
- 19. The War at SeaThis sweeping overview of World War II's naval engagements includes footage from Atlantic convoys, major Pacific battles and the amphibious landing at Normandy.CC52minFeb 21, 1994
- 20. Air WarFly in a B-17 on a harrowing daylight bombing raid, see how British aviators staved off the Luftwaffe, and watch as carrier-based fighters battle Zeros in the skies over Midway.CC52minFeb 28, 1994
- 21. Iron CurtainDivided at the end of World War II, Europe was a potential flashpoint for 40 years as the superpowers maintained an uneasy peace built on deterrence.CC52minMar 7, 1994
- 22. Oriental CommunismFrom the withdrawal of the old Colonial powers to the conflict in Korea, instability, regional conflicts and the boiling over of Cold War tensions marked much of the 20th century in Asia.CC52minMar 14, 1994
- 23. Wars in PeaceThe perennial problems of civil war, terrorism and bilateral wars have taken on a new urgency in the years since the end of the Cold War, and the international community is struggling to deal with them.CC52minMar 21, 1994
- 24. VietnamIt was a war that proved that might and money do not lead inevitably to victory, and its harsh lessons forced America to rethink its role in the world.CC52minMar 28, 1994
- 25. War in the Middle EastFrom Israel's continual battles to defend itself to inter-Arab squabbles and the role of oil, trace the many conflicts that have shaken this tumultuous region.CC52minApr 4, 1994
- 26. Gulf Wars and the FutureThe Allied victory over Iraq showed showcased a new generation of weapons and tactics, but evolving threats--particularly from weapons of mass destruction--require a new approach to deterrence.CC52minApr 11, 1994
The Century of Warfare
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The Century of Warfare is a 26 part British TV documentary first released in 1993 and shown on A&E Television Networks. It was narrated by Robert Powell, and produced by Nugus/Martin Productions Ltd, and coincided with another Powell/Nugus-Martin project called Great Crimes and Trials.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Philip Nugus, Jonathan Martin
- Cast
- Robert Powell
- Studio
- Nugus/Martin Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
