Man, Moment, Machine

Episode 1

Apollo 13: Triumph on the Dark Side

Tue, Oct 17, 2006

Episode 2

Patton and the Desperate Tank Attack

Tue, Oct 24, 2006

George S. Patton realizes his dream of leading an army in a desperate battle when he confronts the German army at Bastogne in the Battle of the Bulge.

Episode 3

Alexander the Great and the Devastating Catapult

Tue, Oct 31, 2006

An episode dealing with the famous military leader, Alexander the Great and his long siege against the city of Tyre in 332 BC. With the help of his Persian allies, Alexander should be able to smash Tyre, but he is thwarted multiple times. The Man is Alexander. The Moment is his decision to use a new version of a military device to defeat the Tyrians. The Machine is a massive and mobile siege catapult with multiple launchers that enables Alexander to win the battle.

Episode 4

Al Capone and the Machine Gun Massacre

Tue, Nov 7, 2006 45 mins

Passage of the 18th Amendment suddenly provides a lucrative business for gangsters. High profits lead to fierce competition which the ruthless operators escalate into violence. The Thompson sub-machine gun, designed for but rejected by the military, is easily portable, extremely powerful and legal. This weapon in the hands of the gangsters escalates the violence to new heights. Inevitably, a few audacious, bloody murders, such as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, garner nation-wide attention to the gangsters, particularly Al Capone.

Episode 5

Stormin' Norman and the Stealth Fighter

Tue, Nov 14, 2006

Episode 6

Lincoln and the Flying Spying Machine

Tue, Nov 21, 2006

Abraham Lincoln, a self taught President, uses new technology to help win the Civil War. He uses the hot air balloon, high above the battle fields, to relay information back to the troops on the ground. Giving the Union the advantage and shaping the outcome of the Civil War.

Episode 7

Alexander Graham Bell and the Astonishing Telephone

Tue, Nov 28, 2006

Episode 8

DaVinci and the Handgun

Sun, Nov 5, 2006

An episode dealing with the MAN, famed artist and inventor Leonardo DaVinci, whose constant mechanical sketches for fantastic inventions leads to the weapons milestone of the enclosed "Wheel lock" pistol. The MOMENT is his inspiration to design an completely enclosed firing device, which was much easier to load and fire than the existing "Match lock" firearms. The MACHINE is the eventual development of this weapon and the influence it had in the creation of following generations of firearms.

Episode 9

The Red Baron & the Wings of Death

Tue, Dec 12, 2006

It is the April 1917, known to the British as Bloody April, when their pilot losses were large. German Air Ace Baron Manfred Von Richthofen, aka the Red Baron is the top pilot of World War One, however the British are introducing new planes with new technology to combat the Baron and his Albatross plane. Enter the advent of the Sopwith Triplane, which then led to the introduction of the Sopwith Camel.

Episode 10

Saddam Hussein and the Nerve Gas Atrocity

Tue, Jan 2, 2007

An episode dealing with Saddam's use of chemical WMDs against his enemies, most specifically against the Kurds in the years just prior to the first Gulf War.

Episode 11

Galileo and the Sinful Spyglass

Tue, Jan 9, 2007

Episode 12

Enzo Ferrari and the Historic Race

Tue, Jan 16, 2007

Startup race car manufacturer Ferrari, run by Enzo Ferrari, overcomes great odds and a history of defeats to beat dominant Alfa Romeo team and World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio for the first time, David defeats Goliath.

Episode 13

JFK and the Crisis Crusader

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

The role and effectiveness of the RF-8 Crusader reconnaissance units in the Cuban Missile Crisis and the difficult decision to deploy them are explained.