Ground War
"Ground War" explores the transformative technological advances that have defined battlefield combat through the ages. From the gladius to the AK-47, from the chariot to the tank, and from the battle ramp to the star fort, the series reveals how even the smallest innovations can have a wide-ranging effect on the way wars are fought.
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Battlefield Mobility explores mobility on the battlefield, and the never-ending challenge to maximize effectiveness and find the right balance of protective armor, speed, mobility and firepower.
Air date: 05/19/2010
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Command and Control considers the ways in which armies have used or modified the terrain of the battlefield to their advantage for both defense and attack.
Air date: 05/26/2010
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