Combat Trains

2012•1 series
Watch on Sky GoSee Sky TV deals
Available on
Sky History

Before the advent of air transportation, trains played a vital role during times of war. In addition to transporting soldiers and supplies to the front lines, the locomotives served as mobile hospitals and were sometimes used as massive weapons on wheels. `Combat Trains' explores some of the machines and railways that helped change history dating back to the Civil War. The show uses archival footage and accounts from veterans to highlight the stories of engineering prowess that helped the soldiers do their jobs.

Nazi Railways: Episode Image
Episode 1Nazi Railways

Series exploring the role of trains in the major conflicts of the past 150 years. Auschwitz survivors explore the railways' part in the Nazis' mass murder. (S1, ep 1)

The Death Railway: Episode Image
Episode 2The Death Railway

Death Railway: Veterans and historians tell the story of the Thai-Burma railway and the countless prisoners of war and slave labourers who lost their lives building it. (S1, ep 2)

Ambulance Trains: Episode Image
Episode 3Ambulance Trains

From the trench to the home front hospital, a medical historian retraces the train journey made by wounded soldiers during World War I. (S1, ep 3)

The First Railroad War: Episode Image
Episode 4The First Railroad War

The story of the Great Locomotive Chase - an attempt by Northern spies to steal steam locomotive The General during the American Civil War. (S1, ep 4)

Precious Cargo: Episode Image
Episode 5Precious Cargo

The astonishing accounts of four railway journeys that changed history, including the perilous expedition that made a young Winston Churchill world famous. (S1, ep 5)

Secrets and Lies: Episode Image
Episode 6Secrets and Lies

Learn how Lawrence of Arabia used guerilla warfare against the Ottoman Empire's railways. Also, what secrets lie under New York's Grand Central Station? (S1, ep 6)

First World War: Episode Image
Episode 7First World War

A look into how the efficiency of the rail networks on both sides helped cause the stalemate of the First World War. (S1, ep 7)

Second World War: Homefront: Episode Image
Episode 8Second World War: Homefront

Eyewitness accounts of how trains were able to bring back troops from Dunkirk, and evacuate hundreds of children to safety. (S1, ep 8)

How to watch Combat Trains

New to SkySee Sky TV dealsAlready have Sky TV?Watch on Sky Go

TV

Watch

Broadband

Popular

Hello Sky