Von der Keule zur Rakete - Die Geschichte der Gewalt

Von der Keule zur Rakete - Die Geschichte der Gewalt (2018)

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Since the very beginning of human existence, weapons have been produced and used to kill. Bloody conquests and dreadful crimes are committed by employing weapons. But freedom fighters, anti-terror units, liberators — all depend on the use of weapons. The 'History of Weapons' is much more than a technical investigation. It uncovers the connection between the development of a new military device and the aftermath of its usage — dynamics that shaped several millennia of human fate.

History of Weapons tells the story of weaponry that took leading roles in the major battles of history. It reveals the developments of arms that often improved the technical progression of its times. It also investigates men's desperate attempts to tame the destructive power of ever new instruments of war.

For as long as humankind has existed, there have been weapons, designed to kill and to protect. Over many millennia, they have taken on leading roles in major battles, helping to build empires and destroy civilizations. This is a look at some of the most important and innovative weapons, from slings and arrows to nuclear bombs to biological warfare. Through unique experiments run by weapons specialists, explore how and why these weapons work and the role each one has played in shaping the world we know today.s of war.

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Zivilisten im Fadenkreuz
Season 1Episode 1040 min

Zivilisten im Fadenkreuz

Often times civilians suffer from waging a war - in this episode, experts track down three weapons that were used to recklessly attack civilian populations. With no regard for civilian casualties, the trebuchet hurls heavy stones against solid castle walls. Deploying biological weapons is a chance to conquer a fortress without destroying it. Designed to put an end to World War II, the atomic bomb embodies fear and terror to this day. Now, a cyber war could be most devastating, affecting everyone's reality.

août 29, 2018

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S01E09Tödliche Technikaoût 29, 2018
S01E08Angriff aus dem Hinterhaltaoût 29, 2018
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S01E06Schneller als der Gegneravr. 10, 2018
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Mike Loades

Mike Loades

plays himself
Bill Graves

Bill Graves

voices Narrator
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Military Historian

Military Historian

played by Mike Loades
Narrator

Narrator

voiced by Bill Graves
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  • World of Weapons (United States)
  • History of Weapons (Australia)

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