War and Civilization

This 8-part series takes an in-depth look at the history of warfare. Shot on location around the world, each episode examines various developments in the evolution of armed conflict - from technological breakthroughs to tactical innovations - while simultaneously exploring how and why the major military campaigns of the past 3,000 years were fought.

1. First Blood: Greek Phalanx Warfare, Alexander the Great
2. Empires and Armies: Roman & Chinese Empires
3. Horse Warriors: Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, Samurai
4. Gunpowder: Fall of Constantinople & Aztec Empire
5. Revolution: Seven Years War, American & French Revolution
6. Blood & Iron: Rapid-fire Weapons, Crimean & Civil War
7. War Machines: Russo-Japanese War, World War II
8. The Price of War: Cold War, Nationalism, Genocide



416 mins

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