Conquest
Actor and fight director Peter Woodward explores various forms of competition throughout the ages, reenacting historic fights with the help of a stunt team. Episodes have focused on topics ranging from gladiator matches to 17th-century dueling to modern air combat.
- 2002-2005
- 2 seasons
- History Channel
- Documentary, Action & Adventure, Sports
Actor and fight director Peter Woodward explores various forms of competition throughout the ages, reenacting historic fights with the help of a stunt team. Episodes have focused on topics ranging from gladiator matches to 17th-century dueling to modern air combat.
Season 2 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2003
Episode 4
Unarmed Combat
Sat, Feb 1, 2003
Episode 6
Weapons of the Romans
Sun, Aug 17, 2003
Episode 8
Weapons of the Barbarians
Sun, Sep 7, 2003
During the height of the Roman Empire Celtic and Germanic tribes were no match for the Roman Legion. But over the centuries the barbarians' weapons and tactics improved. Most important, however, the composition and armament of the Roman Legions changed. This program explains the weapons and tactics that lead the barbarians to victory.