A look at the evolution of armament technology and weapons throughout history. The series looks at these inventions in a way never before seen.
International experts demonstrate in experiments the most important ranged weapons in history, including the Roman spear, the English long bow and the minie ball. (S1, ep 1)
Experiments reveal the secret of weapons that became key to aerial warfare, from incendiary arrows to bomb attacks. What will the next advancement be? (S1, ep 2)
Chart the development of the original form of combat - melee. Over time, short range instruments of battle have evolved, from the short sword to Exoskeletons. (S1, ep 3)
Weapons designed for everyone hand a sizeable advantage. Experts explore three weapons that are easily used: the crossbow, a pike and the Kalashnikov. (S1, ep 4)
Speed has become a decisive feature in war's evolution: from the chariot that brought greater mobility to small handguns like Samuel Colt's revolver. (S1, ep 5)
New weapons with immense force define the wars of the 20th century as international experts test the catastrophic effects of destructive weaponry. (S1, ep 6)
Military historian Stephen Bull tests the three most significant weapons of the sea and explores whether the subsonic torpedo could rule the waves in the future. (S1, ep 7)
Experts explore how the ambush has revolutionised warfare with the benefit of undetected weapons, from the caltrop to the insidious land mine. (S1, ep 8)
A team of experts tests the deadliest weapons upgrades across the history of warfare, including the Scorpio, the long sword and Henry's rifle. (S1, ep 9)
A team of experts explore the weapons used to recklessly attack civilian populations, from the brutal trebuchet to the devastating atomic bomb. (S1, ep 10)