For over a century, locomotives played a vital role in wartime. We explore some of the trains and railways, from the American Civil War through World War II, that turned the tides of battles and changed history. Rarely seen archival footage and accounts from vets who were there highlight these thrilling stories of engineering genius and extraordinary bravery.
Season 1
8 episodes
1. Nazi RailwaysFrom a mobile command headquarters for Hitler to the trains that carried out mass murder, track the history of the Nazi railway.18+CC44minNov 25, 2015
2. The Death RailwayDiscover the shocking story of the construction of WWII's Death Railway from some of the Allied POWs forced to build it.18+CC44minDec 2, 2015
3. Ambulance TrainsFrom ambulance train to cutting-edge mobile hospital, see how the railway industry saved lives for over a century of war.18+CC44minDec 9, 2015
4. The First Railroad WarFrom Bull Run to the Petersburg Campaign, see how trains affected and defined the American Civil War.18+CC44minDec 16, 2015
5. Precious CargoHop aboard and hear the stories of four rail journeys that changed the course of WWII, the Russian Revolution, and more.18+CC44minJan 6, 2016
6. Secrets & LiesFrom Lawrence of Arabia to Winston Churchill, discover stories of railway espionage and sabotage in times of war.18+CC44minJan 13, 2016
7. World War OneSee how the efficiency of railways in WWI led not to a speedy victory but to the interminable horror of trench warfare.18+CC44minJan 20, 2016
8. World War Two: The Home FrontTrack the vital role British trains played during World War II, through firsthand accounts and rarely seen footage.18+CC44minJan 27, 2016
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For over a century, locomotives played a vital role in wartime. We explore some of the trains and railways, from the American Civil War through World War II, that turned the tides of battles and changed history. Rarely seen archival footage and accounts from vets who were there highlight these thrilling stories of engineering genius and extraordinary bravery.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Kate Beal
- Studio
- Woodcut Media
Maturity rating
18+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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