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World of Weapons

The evolution of key weapons throughout history spans centuries, from ancient slings and arrows to nuclear bombs and biological warfare, with each weapon playing a significant role in shaping human conflict and society.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Ranged Weapons

1. Ranged Weapons

Aired: Mar 15, 2020

The next episode delves into three revolutionary ranged weapons that revoluti...

Episode 3 Close Combat

3. Close Combat

Aired: Mar 29, 2020

The next episode explores the evolution of hand-to-hand combat, examining the...

Episode 4 Weapons for All

4. Weapons for All

Aired: Apr 5, 2020

The next episode explores the crucial influence of weapons on the outcome of ...

Episode 5 Faster Than the Enemy

5. Faster Than the Enemy

Aired: Apr 12, 2020

Episode preview: A journey through the transformation of three swift weapons,...

Episode 7 War at Sea

7. War at Sea

Aired: Apr 26, 2020

The next episode delves into the evolution of naval warfare, highlighting the...

Episode 8 The Ambush

8. The Ambush

Aired: May 3, 2020

Next episode, experts in weapons will explore the art of surprise attacks, an...

Episode 9 Deadly Inventions

9. Deadly Inventions

Aired: May 10, 2020

The evolution of weapons has profoundly shaped global history, with three gro...

Info about World of Weapons

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: Smithsonian Channel

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:History