Ground Warfare
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 international 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.
Season 1
4 episodes
- 1. Warrior WeaponsThe film traces the development of the soldiers'weaponry. They explore how weapons and amours have evolved from bronze weaponry to rifles.CC1 h 0 minMay 19, 2010
- 2. Battlefield MobilityWe examine the evolution of warfare starting with the desert chariot of ancient Egypt; progressing through the armoured knights of Medieval Europe.CC1 h 0 minMay 19, 2010
- 3. FirepowerWe look at how the technology of shooting has developed over the course of human history.CC1 h 0 minMay 26, 2010
- 4. Command and ControlWe explore the evolution of military fortifications, battlefield engineering and events in the course of the history of warfare.CC1 h 0 minMay 26, 2010
Ground Warfare
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 international 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.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- ITV Studios
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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