World of Weapons - Season 1 - Eps 6: The Power of Destruction
New weapons with devastating force shaped the wars of the 20th century. Weapons experts test the Maxim machine gun, explain its impact on modern warfare, and explore the psychological effects experienced by soldiers who faced them in battle. See how grenades were used to counteract trench warfare in World War I, and how the horrible injuries they caused led to one of the world's most important medications. And examine a war machine that is considered a symbol of power: the tank.
About 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
