S1 E1: Mastering Arms
Whether revered or reviled, the invention of the gun forever changed how wars are fought and won.
50 minutes
War Machines
From sharpened sticks to split atoms, this series explores humanity's drive to build better killing machines. Through ingenuity, science, and innovation, weapons have shaped warfare and history.
S1 E2: Advancing Destruction
From the moment walls were built, others sought to knock them down. The story of artillery is one of destructive ingenuity, from early grenades to atomic shell-firing cannons.
50 minutes
S1 E3: Triumphant on Land
Speed and strategy have always defined warfare. This episode explores the evolution of battlefield mobility, from chariots and cavalry to Humvees and tanks.
50 minutes
S1 E4: Ruling the Waves
The fight to control the seas has driven innovation and destruction alike.
50 minutes
S1 E5: Conquering the Sky
When humans took to the skies, they brought war with them. This episode traces aerial combat from WWI dogfights to bombers, jets, and drones.
50 minutes
S1 E6: Ultimate Annihilation
The 20th century saw a deadly leap in technology. This episode explores mankind's most fearsome creations: chemical, atomic, robotic, and nuclear weapons.
50 minutes