Instruments of Death

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Karl Ude-Martinez and Kevin Hicks look at how weapons and body armour were developed.

The English Civil War: The Battle of Naseby 1645: Episode Image
Episode 1The English Civil War: The Battle of Naseby 1645

English Civil Wars - Naseby: Karl and Kevin explore how weapons and armour developed, starting with the 1645 Battle of Naseby during the English Civil War. (S1, ep 1)

The Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Towton 1461: Episode Image
Episode 2The Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Towton 1461

War of the Roses - Towton: Exploring the impact of the Battle of Towton during the War of the Roses, Karl and Kevin continue their look at how weapons and body armour developed. (S1, ep 2)

The Norman Invasion: The Battle of Hastings 1066: Episode Image
Episode 3The Norman Invasion: The Battle of Hastings 1066

Battle of Hastings: Exploring the impact of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Karl and Kevin continue their look at how weapons and body armour developed. (S1, ep 3)

The Great War: The Somme: Episode Image
Episode 4The Great War: The Somme

The Great War - the Somme: Presenter Karl Ude-Martinez takes a tour of the weapons used during the Battle of the Somme in 1916, including machine guns and poison gas. (S1, ep 4)

Queen Boudica's Revolt: The Battle of Watling Street AD61: Episode Image
Episode 5Queen Boudica's Revolt: The Battle of Watling Street AD61

Queen Boudicca's Revolt: Revisiting the bloody British uprising against the Romans, presenter Karl Ude-Martinez tests out swords, spears and armour. (S1, ep 5)

The Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo 1815: Episode Image
Episode 6The Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo 1815

Battle of Waterloo: What was it like to face a Napoleonic cavalry charge? Find out as the cannon, grenade and Brown Bess musket go under the microscope. (S1, ep 6)

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