History of Warfare

History of Warfare

Season 1
The current geopolitical climate that exists around the world today was constructed piece by piece by prior generations, some of whom were compelled into battle to determine a clear future course for their nations. This is their story.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - 1812: Napoleon's Road to Moscow

    December 30, 1992
    1 h 1 min
    TV-PG
    It was to be Napoleon Bonaparte's most profound invasion, one that involved 650,000 soldiers, the largest army the world had yet seen. A combination of Russian guile and the raw elements of winter ultimately thwarted the Emperor's plan.
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  2. S1 E2 - Waterloo 1815

    December 30, 1992
    56min
    TV-PG
    The Battle of Waterloo changed the face of Europe and saw the end of Napoleon Bonaparte's bid for power over the European continent.
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  3. S1 E3 - The English Civil Wars

    December 30, 1992
    1 h 18 min
    TV-PG
    What were the complex social, political, and economic upheavals that resulted in the English Civil War, a war that ended with the execution of the King Charles?
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  4. S1 E4 - Trafalgar 1805

    December 30, 1992
    55min
    TV-PG
    Admiral Nelson opened the Battle of Trafalgar with the words "England expects every man to do his duty." Tragically, he was cut down by a French sniper at his moment of triumph, but his fleet ended Napoleon's dream of invading England.
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  5. S1 E5 - Culloden Moor 1746

    December 30, 1992
    54min
    TV-PG
    Beginning with Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite rebellion in 1745, The Battle of Culloden represented the final confrontation in one of Britain's most tragic historic episodes that saw the destruction of the Highland Clans in April 1746.
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  6. S1 E6 - Balaclava 1854

    December 30, 1993
    54min
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    The Battle of Balaclava was distinguished by three celebrated acts: the heroic courage of Thin Red Line, the dashing bravery of the Heavy Brigade, and the utter disaster that befell the Light Brigade as it made its infamous charge.
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  7. S1 E7 - The Zulu War 1879

    December 30, 1993
    57min
    TV-PG
    The epic encounters of the Redcoat Campaign in Zululand in 1879 are laced with tales of courage and valor, including the incredible determination of the Zulu warriors and the sheer professionalism and bravery of the British soldiers.
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  8. S1 E8 - Austerlitz 1805: Napoleon's Greatest Triumph

    December 30, 1993
    55min
    TV-PG
    As the sun of Austerlitz rose through the pale mist on the morning of December 2, 1805, the stage was set for one of the most decisive battles of the Napoleonic era. By evening, the Austrian and Russian armies were soundly defeated.
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  9. S1 E9 - The Viking Wars

    December 30, 1993
    51min
    TV-PG
    During the bleak years of the Dark Ages, Britain was ravaged by fierce warriors from Scandinavia. Delve into the Age of the Vikings through dramatic battle footage reenacted on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, and historical extracts.
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  10. S1 E10 - The Somme 1916

    December 30, 1993
    1h
    TV-PG
    Kitchener's army had trained for two years prior to battle. On July 1, 1916, at 7:30 a.m., his army charged over the top. Within 10 minutes time, 60,000 casualties were evidence of one of the most brutal battles of World War One.
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  11. S1 E11 - Brandy Station 1863

    December 30, 1993
    53min
    TV-PG
    Leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg, the Battle of Brandy Station is the story of a titanic clash between two cavalry forces numbering 18,000 horsemen. Until this fateful meeting, the Confederate cavalry had been considered invincible.
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  12. S1 E12 - Agincourt 1415

    December 30, 1993
    48min
    TV-PG
    On October 25, 1415, as the pale dawn of an early autumn day broke over Agincourt, a mighty French army expected a comprehensive victory, but as a day of great savagery unfolded, it was the English who utterly destroyed their enemy.
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  13. S1 E13 - Bannockburn 1314

    December 30, 1993
    56min
    TV-PG
    In a mighty attempt to crush Robert the Bruce and the Scots, Edward II stood at the head of the invasion of Scotland. The two forces met at a small stream within sight of Stirling Castle. The battle would decide the fate of a nation.
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