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War Machines

Watch now – this video will only be available on Wondrium until August 1st.

Be they simple tools or feats of engineering and science, killing machines have always been at the forefront of engineering and innovation and have shaped not just the ever-changing face of war, but human history.
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Overview

One day a man sharpened a stick. Thousands of years later another man split an atom. This documentary is the story of what those men, and others like them, created. Be they simple tools or feats of engineering and science, killing machines have always been at the forefront of engineering and innovation and have shaped not just the ever-changing face of war, but human history.

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Mastering Arms

01: Mastering Arms

Whether being revered or reviled, no one can deny that the invention of the gun has forever changed the way wars are fought.

50 min
Advancing Destruction

02: Advancing Destruction

The history of artillery highlights how destructive human innovation can be, from the first grenade to a cannon that fires atomic shells and more.

50 min
Triumphant on Land

03: Triumphant on Land

From horses to Humvees to some of the most versatile vehicles ever built, this episode highlights the most influential military movers.

50 min
Ruling the Waves

04: Ruling the Waves

From the most deadly submarines ever seen to the infamous destroyers of the Second World War, this episode explores what it takes to rule the waves.

50 min
Conquering The Skies

05: Conquering The Skies

When we took to the skies, we took the tools of war with us. Military aircraft have evolved from the legendary dogfighters of WWI to supersonic jets.

50 min
Ultimate Annihilation

06: Ultimate Annihilation

From chemicals so horrific their use in war is banned to the most destructive weapons ever employed - these are history's ultimate killing devices.

50 min