Watch History Specials, Warriors, Weapons, and Warfare Collection

2010
1 Season

The History Specials, Warriors, Weapons, and Warfare Collection from History is an engaging and informative series that explores the fascinating history of warfare and weaponry. Each episode delves into a different era or geographic region, showcasing the unique weapons and tactics used by soldiers and warriors throughout history.

From ancient Roman gladiators to medieval knights and samurai warriors, the series covers a wide range of historical periods and cultures. The show features interviews with experts and historians, as well as detailed reconstructions and high-quality CGI animations that bring the battles and weapons to life.

One episode explores the evolution of armor, tracing its development from the crude leather and metal armor of ancient times to the intricate plate armor of the medieval era. Another episode focuses on the weapons and tactics of the Vikings, detailing the brutal raiding and pillaging of these fierce warriors who terrorized Europe for centuries.

Other episodes explore the role of technology in warfare, from the early use of gunpowder in China to the development of tanks and airplanes in the 20th century. The series also delves into the tactics and strategies of famous battles and wars, such as the Battle of Waterloo and World War II.

One unique aspect of the show is its focus on the human element of warfare, exploring the experiences and motivations of the soldiers and warriors who fought in these conflicts. By examining the cultural and social context of each period, the series provides a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the history of warfare and its impact on our world today.

Overall, the History Specials, Warriors, Weapons, and Warfare Collection from History is a must-watch for anyone interested in military history and the evolution of weaponry and tactics. With its engaging mix of expert interviews, detailed reconstructions, and high-quality CGI animation, the show provides a fascinating and comprehensive look at the history of warfare.

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5. Samurai

March 16, 2010

More than 350 years after his death, Miyamoto Musashi is celebrated in Japan as a national hero. The ultimate warrior of the Samurai era, his innovative fighting style is still taught and used by martial artists today. In the two-hour special Samurai, HISTORY follows modern-day martial artist and actor Mark Dacascos as he journeys to Japan in search of the life and legacy of this enigmatic warrior. Musashi's inventive style of combat was so effective that even modern businessmen the warriors of the 21st century model their cutthroat culture on his philosophies of strategic warfare. Yet by the end of his violent life of killing, Musashi had become a celebrated artist, poet and philosopher. In his search for the samurai spirit, Dacascos visits iconic Japanese landmarks associated with Musashi's legendary battles, learns the secret ancient craft of forging a samurai sword, and rides in a simulated battle wearing genuine centuries-old samurai gear. He also meets and trains with modern-day masters of the great warrior's renowned two-sword fighting style, and travels to the place where Musashi spent his final, redemptive years of peaceful reflection as an artist and author.

4. Secret Access: Superpower

March 1, 2012

From breakthrough technologies to never before seen weapons and defense systems, Secret Access: Superpower is an all-access pass to America's military might, featuring the most modern weapons taking on the age old challenges of terrorism, war, bomb threats, close combat, the deepest missions of sea and death-defying airborne fights. Hosted by actor/director and military enthusiast, Peter Berg, along with Peter Singer, the noted defense expert and NY Times best-selling author, this two-hour special leads viewers down the war path of America's most remarkable munitions of past and present in an exciting and surprise-filled journey behind the scenes of the world's last remaining superpower.

3. Sniper Deadliest Missions

September 14, 2010

Get an unprecedented look at the most extreme missions of the most extreme job in the world. You have one shot, one scoped sight, one controlled breath, one squeeze of a honed trigger. In a fraction of a second, you will either be a hero who took out an enemy commander, or a lone hunter who has suddenly become the hunted. This special deconstructs and analyzes the most dangerous feats undertaken in the history of military warfare. The legendary snipers who are still alive will share never-before-told stories about their classified missions. What techniques were used by these sharpshooters? What roles did the weather conditions, terrain, weapons systems, and snipers' physiological states play in the success of each operation? Examine the painstaking process perfected by the expert marksmen who live by the credo, "One shot, one kill.

2. Art of War

June 18, 2009

All warfare is based on deception. Therefore, when capable of attacking, feign incapacity; when active in moving troops, feign inactivity. When near the enemy, make it seem that you are far away; when far away, make it seem that you are near. - Sun Tzu Sun Tzu was the Nostradamus of warfare and his book Art of War, written 2,400 years ago, is still the ultimate how-to guide for winning at war. This feature-length HISTORY special weaves together the epic story of Sun Tzu himself, and a war that occurred soon after his death in which a city was saved using his tactics, paving the way toward the unification of China. Art of War is an emotional, epic and ultimately visual understanding of Sun Tzu's lessons, telling the story of other great battles in history, from Rome to the Civil War, WWII and the present day, that help to illustrate that on the battlefields of war, people who understand strategy are the most dangerous weapons of all.

1. 10 Ways to Kill Bin Laden

June 29, 2010

This is the inside story of the 10 ways the US government has tried to capture or kill the most wanted man in history--Osama bin Laden. Some of the planners and military personnel involved in the hunt tell their stories, many for the first time.

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