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Wednesdays, May 19-26, 9-11 pm ET
Four-part series explores the key technological advances that have
defined ground warfare through the ages.
GROUND WAR explores the key technological advances that have
defined ground warfare through the ages. From the gladius to the
AK-47, from the chariot to the tank, from the trebuchet to the
howitzer, and from the battle ramp to the star fort, the series
follows the fascinating punch and counterpunch of battle tactics
and new technologies. With classic examples like the stirrup and
lesser known innovations like the gunner's quadrant, the series
reveals how even the smallest innovations can have a wide-ranging
effect on the way wars are fought. The episodes explore the
development of the soldier and his weapons in "Warrior Weapons,"
movement in the combat zone in "Battlefield Mobility," the
evolution of artillery in "Firepower" and battlefield engineering
in "Command and Control."