Flint & Steel
Through centuries of armed conflict, weapons have evolved from arrows to swords to gunpowder. Recent advances in weaponry have been both awe-inspiring and frightening.
Through centuries of armed conflict, weapons have evolved from arrows to swords to gunpowder. Recent advances in weaponry have been both awe-inspiring and frightening.
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This episode examines what part Hitler?s almost daily injection of opioids and methamphetamine played in his murderous regime.
As Germany became overstretched during WWII, Hitler and Goebels promoted Wonder Weapons as the path to victory.
Germany's allies leading into WWII were limited to a few despots and dictators.
The English, French, and Americans still wait to enter Berlin. In the meantime, the Soviets appoint mayors, organize the food supply, and go on the hunt for war criminals. The Jewish community regroups, among which there are few survivors. The fate of the city is determined at the Potsdam Conference
The Battle of Berlin has begun. Step by step, the soon-to-be victorious powers advance. On April 30th, the Red Flag flies over the Reichstag and Adolf Hitler takes his own life. It takes another seven days before the Wehrmacht disassembles.
At the beginning of 1945, Berlin is under the illusion that it will survive the war. Every day there are bombing attacks, fires to be extinguished, and corpses to be buried. Life goes on as the front lines of the war close in each day.
This program will travel into the past to discover the fascinating details of Hitler's wonder weapons - colossal tanks, suicide bombers, and the first guided missiles.
The “Hell Hawks” fight D-Day in the air, while the Avenger torpedo plane blows Japan's largest battleship out of the water. Nazi super-weapons bring terror from abo
Germany's allies leading into WWII were limited to a few despots and dictators.
The English, French, and Americans still wait to enter Berlin. In the meantime, the Soviets appoint mayors, organize the food supply, and go on the hunt for war criminals. The Jewish community regroups, among which there are few survivors. The fate of the city is determined at the Potsdam Conference
The Battle of Berlin has begun. Step by step, the soon-to-be victorious powers advance. On April 30th, the Red Flag flies over the Reichstag and Adolf Hitler takes his own life. It takes another seven days before the Wehrmacht disassembles.
At the beginning of 1945, Berlin is under the illusion that it will survive the war. Every day there are bombing attacks, fires to be extinguished, and corpses to be buried. Life goes on as the front lines of the war close in each day.
Artillery has a long and distinguished history going back to the dawn of gunpowder. Witness the destructive power of the first 280mm Howitzer and other heavy artillery.
After firearms evolved from a rifle to a shotgun, Walter Hunt developed the concept of a "magazine" for easier loading of semi-automatic and automatic weapons.
Through centuries of armed conflict, weapons have evolved from arrows to swords to gunpowder. Recent advances in weaponry have been both awe-inspiring and frightening.
Despite recent attempts to stop nuclear proliferation, countries such as North Korea, China and Pakistan continue to develop their own nuclear missiles.
Since the 2nd millennium BC, ships have been used for trade, exploration, piracy, and transporting troops, with formal navies appearing from the 6th and 7th centuries.
Tanks were invented as an extension of armory to protect soldiers from enemy fire, but as personal armor became too heavy, tanks became globally accepted in warfare.
Since the earliest civilizations in Assyria, Egypt and Greece, man has erected forts, barricades and battlements to protect his personal property.
Artillery has a long and distinguished history going back to the dawn of gunpowder. Witness the destructive power of the first 280mm Howitzer and other heavy artillery.
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