War and Civilization
This eight part series takes an in-depth look at history of warfare. Shot on location around the world, each episode examines various developments in evolution of armed conflict from technological breakthroughs to technical innovations while simultaneously exploring how and why the majority of military campaigns of the pass 3,000 years were fought.
- 1998-1998
- 1 season
- Koch Vision
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
This eight part series takes an in-depth look at history of warfare. Shot on location around the world, each episode examines various developments in evolution of armed conflict from technological breakthroughs to technical innovations while simultaneously exploring how and why the majority of military campaigns of the pass 3,000 years were fought.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 1998
Episode 1
Empires and Armies
Sun, Aug 2, 1998 45 mins
Episode 2
First Blood
Sun, Aug 2, 1998 45 mins
Episode 3
Gunpowder
Mon, Aug 3, 1998 45 mins
"Gunpowder" forever changed the way wars were fought, both in an army's weapons and methods of defense. Also: arming ships with cannons; and the spread of European domination. Narrated by Walter Cronkite.
Episode 4
Horse Warriors
Mon, Aug 3, 1998 45 mins
Episode 5
Revolution
Tue, Aug 4, 1998 45 mins
Episode 6
Blood and Iron
Tue, Aug 4, 1998 45 mins
Episode 7
The Price of War
Wed, Aug 5, 1998 45 mins
Episode 8
War Machines
Wed, Aug 5, 1998 45 mins