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Ground War - Warrior Weapons traces the the evolution of the soldier’s arsenal through pivotal technological breakthroughs, from the ancient Greeks to modern combat. Using expert insights and ballistics experiments, we examine how innovations in range, accuracy, and rate of fire have fundamentally redefined the tactics of ground warfare. Discover the critical turning points—from the Roman gladius to autonomous robotics—that have shaped military history.

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This series uses high-tech and hands-on experiments to reveal how ground warfare evolved from ancient blades to modern robotics. It explores the science and humanity behind history’s most lethal weapons by connecting the innovators of the past to the soldiers of today.

This film was first broadcast: 2009

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