Secrets of the Arsenal
From the birth of our nation up until the present, through every major conflict and covering some of the most pivotal moments of the American Saga, SECRETS OF THE ARSENAL tracks down genuine artifacts and relics that played a crucial role in the story, including Custer's final moments, the death of Bonnie & Clyde, the Revolutionary War, and the final mission of WWII.
- 2014-2015
- 1 season
- Documentary
From the birth of our nation up until the present, through every major conflict and covering some of the most pivotal moments of the American Saga, SECRETS OF THE ARSENAL tracks down genuine artifacts and relics that played a crucial role in the story, including Custer's final moments, the death of Bonnie & Clyde, the Revolutionary War, and the final mission of WWII.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2014 - 2015
Episode 1
Smoking Guns
Tue, Dec 16, 2014 45 mins
Four stories that hinge on a smoking gun; A classic western gunfight; A battle between a US naval patrol and a German U-Boat; A stagecoach bandit hell bent on revenge; and a revolutionary tactic that turned the course of a war.
Episode 2
Against All Odds
Tue, Dec 23, 2014 45 mins
Four stories against all odds; A hastily written note spells out Custer's final moments; A submarine that dared to take down a train; A battle-worn flag waved in ruthless betrayal; and a small town nobody that took the American West to the world.
Episode 3
Heroes
Tue, Dec 30, 2014 45 mins
Four stories of heroism; A golden statue for Marines shooting a battle; The medal of honor for a daring train robbery; A General's plans that led the U.S. into WWII; and a piece of paper that spells death for Bonnie and Clyde.
Episode 4
Courage Under Fire
Tue, Jan 6, 2015 45 mins
Four stories of Courage Under Fire; a symbol of luck saves Marines in Korea; a handheld weapon protects Europe during the Cold War; an instrument sends a ship off to its depths; and a letter helps write victory during the Revolutionary War.
Episode 5
Behind Enemy Lines
Tue, Jan 13, 2015 45 mins
Four stories Behind Enemy Lines; goggles that shed light on the final mission of WWII; court documents detail a killer's last stand; a pistol signifies bravery for covert ops in Vietnam; a baseball signed by a ballplayer who became much more.
Episode 6
Great Escapes
Tue, Jan 20, 2015 45 mins
Four stories highlighting great escapes; a monocular that helped save a stranded pilot; the rifle that helped a WWII hero cheat death; the hand-drawn map used to destroy SAM sites; and a Saint's medal that served as one scout pilot's lucky charm.