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Season 1 Episode 5: Landing Craft (LCAC)/U.S. Cavalry Saddles/Gas Masks

The next episode uncovers the secrets of a revolutionary amphibious vehicle, the Landing Craft Air Cushion, and its impact on military operations. It also delves into the history and functionality of iconic Old West cavalry saddles and demystifies the technology behind gas masks, showcasing their...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Tank/Gatling Gun/Samurai Sword

1. Tank/Gatling Gun/Samurai Sword

Aired: Aug 4, 2002

Military life is put under the spotlight as R. Lee Ermey shares his personal ...

Episode 2 Knights Armor/WWI Backpack/landmine

2. Knights Armor/WWI Backpack/landmine

Aired: Aug 11, 2002

A mysterious array of ancient artifacts is unearthed, prompting our heroes to...

Episode 3 Flak Vest/Medieval Crossbows/WWI Pilots

3. Flak Vest/Medieval Crossbows/WWI Pilots

Aired: Aug 18, 2002

Unconventional tactics used by warriors and pilots from history are explored ...

Episode 4 Civil War Cannoneers/Night Vision/Clearing a Minefield

4. Civil War Cannoneers/Night Vision/Clearing a Minefield

Aired: Aug 25, 2002

In the next episode, the focus turns to military precision as experts delve i...

Episode 5 Landing Craft (LCAC)/U.S. Cavalry Saddles/Gas Masks

5. Landing Craft (LCAC)/U.S. Cavalry Saddles/Gas Masks

Aired: Sep 1, 2002

The next episode uncovers the secrets of a revolutionary amphibious vehicle, ...

Episode 6 Mortars/WWII G'I's Personal Items/Native-American Arrows

6. Mortars/WWII G'I's Personal Items/Native-American Arrows

Aired: Sep 8, 2002

A group of airships, equipped with cannons and rifles, clash with a formidabl...

Episode 7 Re-Fueling a Fighter Jet/Naval Signal Flags/GI Chow

7. Re-Fueling a Fighter Jet/Naval Signal Flags/GI Chow

Aired: Sep 15, 2002

The next episode delves into the complex realm of military logistics, showcas...

Episode 8 Revolutionary War Musket/Jousting/Foxholes

8. Revolutionary War Musket/Jousting/Foxholes

Aired: Sep 22, 2002

In the next episode, viewers will be treated to a high-energy showcase of Rev...

Episode 9 The Pilum/World War 2 Radios/First Rockets

9. The Pilum/World War 2 Radios/First Rockets

Aired: Sep 29, 2002

Next episode, discover how ancient Roman engineers designed the pilum, a powe...

Episode 10 Ninja Weapons/Flamethrowers/Military Dogs

10. Ninja Weapons/Flamethrowers/Military Dogs

Aired: Oct 5, 2002

Japanese Ninja will be featured, showcasing their deadly weapons and tactics....

Episode 11 Grenades/Dog Tags/Dinner in a Pouch

11. Grenades/Dog Tags/Dinner in a Pouch

Aired: Oct 7, 2002

Episode 12 The Jeep/HIMARS/Hurricane Hunters

12. The Jeep/HIMARS/Hurricane Hunters

Aired: Oct 21, 2002

Episode 13 Future Gear/Marine Camouflage/Army's New Armored Vehicle

13. Future Gear/Marine Camouflage/Army's New Armored Vehicle

Aired: Oct 28, 2002

Tomorrow's battlefields will see US Marines equipped with innovative camoufla...

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Info about Mail Call

Seasons: 8

Current Status: Ended

Network: History

Genres:Comedy, War, Documentary, History