World of Weapons - Season 1 - Eps 1: Ranged Weapons

2020-03-1544 min⭐ 0/10

The pilum, which played a vital role in the rise of the Roman Empire. The longbow, which made England a medieval superpower. The Minie ball, which revolutionized 19th century firearm capabilities. Three ranged weapons that transformed combat over the course of thousands of years. What was the secret to their lethal success? Through unique experiments with weapons experts, we reveal how they worked and how, over the centuries, ranged weapons evolved in accuracy and in the distances they can travel.

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About World of Weapons

World of Weapons

Title: World of Weapons

First Air Date: 2020-03-15

Last Air Date: 2020-05-10

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 10

Network: Smithsonian Channel

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Story House Productions

Synopsis

A look at some of the most important, innovative and powerful weapons of all time. 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.

Cast

Mike Loades

Mike Loades

Mike Loades

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