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Combat Machines

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This original and wide-ranging 8 part thematic series takes you to the heart of the action of how machines have been an essential tool throughout military history. From the remarkable engineering inventions and technological prowess through to the human craftsmanship and personal accounts of those who used them. These are the quintessential stories of the machines that changed the face of warfare.

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WWI: Rise of the Machines
44MIN
WWI: Rise of the Machines
The Desert Rats
44MIN
The Desert Rats
Vehicles That Liberated Europe
44MIN
Vehicles That Liberated Europe
Bombs, Bridges, and Tunnels
44MIN
Bombs, Bridges, and Tunnels
Spy Game
44MIN
Spy Game
Nuclear Near Miss
44MIN
Nuclear Near Miss
Vietnam War
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Vietnam War
The Arms Race
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The Arms Race

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