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Weapons of War: The Evolution of Destruction Through History | Extra Long Documentary
Explore the evolution of weapons and their profound impact on warfare and society in this extra-long documentary. Through five compelling episodes, we trace the history of some of the most innovative and devastating tools of war, examining how they changed battles, revolutions, and even civilian life.
00:00:00 - 00:49:27: Weapons for all. From medieval crossbows to the simplicity of the Kalashnikov, discover how easy-to-learn weapons reshaped wars and empowered untrained soldiers.
00:49:27 - 01:37:45: The power of the seas. Witness the fearsome Greek fire, thunderous ship cannons, and the evolution of deadly torpedoes.
01:37:45 - 02:26:09: Ambush tactics. Learn about hidden battlefield weapons like caltrops, rifles that could be fired from cover, and terrifying land mines.
02:26:09 - 03:14:35: Deadly upgrades. Compare iconic weapons like the Roman arrow launcher, the medieval longsword, and the Japanese katana, and see how firearms evolved with the Henry rifle's revolutionary design.
03:14:35 - 04:03:37: The toll on civilians. From the devastating trebuchet and biological weapons to the atomic bomb, uncover the harrowing use of weapons against civilian populations.
Join international experts, historians, and craftsmen as they reconstruct, test, and analyze the ingenuity, danger, and legacy of these weapons. A gripping journey through the history of warfare awaits.
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Published Feb 2, 2025
