Tactics on both sides were developed in both attack and defense. Both the bomber and the defense against it, became more effective through improvements in bombing, navigation, radar development and more.
Two of the most produced combat machines in World War II managed to stay relevant until the end of the war through constant modernization and new variants.
Uncovering some of the world's most famous encryptions. Revealing how they were decoded, the brilliant minds who cracked them and the mysteries they were hiding.
Uncovering some of the world's most famous encryptions. Revealing how they were decoded, the brilliant minds who cracked them and the mysteries they were hiding.
Nazi Germany boasted that its locomotives were faster and more innovative. This programme examines that claim by looking at these ‘flying trains'.
Veterans and historians of the Thai-Burma railway tell the story of its construction. Built to supply Japan's invasion of India, it cost thousands of lives – both POWs and Asian slave labourers.
The mighty Flying Fortress takes to the air as we examine the background and development of one of WWIIs most iconic bombers. Serving with both the USAAF and the RAF, we see it in action and fly a surfing example.
The F15 Eagle immediately turned the tide of the first Gulf War to prove its greatness. Our immaculately restored MiG Killer was involved in one of the most bizarre combat incidents during that conflict, and has survived to tell the tale.
Examining moments of engineering ingenuity which made the difference between triumph and disaster on the battlefield - beginning with World War I.
The Battle of Leyte Gulf tells the story of the largest sea conflict in history involving Pearl Harbor warships and the largest battleships in the world, and how the US Navy, despite kamikaze attacks and a Japanese decoy fleet, were victorious.
The 16th century witnessed a revolution in combat ship design and saw the birth of two legendary sea captains Sir John Hawkins and Sir Francis Drake – both superb seamen and adventurers who would have a lasting impact on naval history.
This episode tells stories about the secret world of naval deception and cloak and dagger missions. 1914, the yacht Asgard, manned by Erskine Childers, smuggled rifles into a fishing village to arm an Irish militia in their struggle for Home Rule.
Destroyers and Cruisers showcases ships that with their speed and firepower became the backbones of 20th century navies. We tell the incredible story of USS Laffey, the WW2 destroyer that would come to be known as ‘the ship that would not die'.
Explore the design flaws and human errors that condemned great ships to a tragic end. In 1628 the warship Vasa sank on her maiden voyage. Together with Vasa curator Fred Hocker, solve the mystery of why this great ship sank.
In Stealth we examine the methods ships have used to evade detection. With the advent of radar in WW2, ships that wanted to remain undetected had to find ways to hide.
Viking combat ships changed the course of history. Their longships brought William the Conqueror's troops to Hastings, adventurers to North America and raiders to plunder the Saxon kingdoms.
In Stealth we examine the methods ships have used to evade detection. With the advent of radar in WW2, ships that wanted to remain undetected had to find ways to hide.
Viking combat ships changed the course of history. Their longships brought William the Conqueror's troops to Hastings, adventurers to North America and raiders to plunder the Saxon kingdoms.
In this episode we look at vessels built for amphibious combat. We begin by looking at the last reaming Landing Craft Tank (LCT) to serve on D-Day – LCT 7074. These huge landing craft were essential in delivering tanks, trucks, soldiers and supplies.
The Battle of Leyte Gulf tells the story of the largest sea conflict in history involving Pearl Harbor warships and the largest battleships in the world, and how the US Navy, despite kamikaze attacks and a Japanese decoy fleet, were victorious.