Weaponology
Today's battlefield is dominated by hyper-lethal superweapons. But how did they evolve? Weaponology takes a high-tech future weapon and unlocks its family tree to trace its roots. Discover what links a 19th century pastor to the assault rifle, a seed-planting device to the machine gun, and how a pizza delivery boy became the Henry Ford of body armor. Weaponology; it's time to go ballistic.
- 2007-2008
- 2 seasons
- Discovery Network
- Documentary
Today's battlefield is dominated by hyper-lethal superweapons. But how did they evolve? Weaponology takes a high-tech future weapon and unlocks its family tree to trace its roots. Discover what links a 19th century pastor to the assault rifle, a seed-planting device to the machine gun, and how a pizza delivery boy became the Henry Ford of body armor. Weaponology; it's time to go ballistic.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2007 - 2008
Episode 1
US Navy SEALS
Tue, Nov 20, 2007 44 mins
From search-and-destroy missions in the heart of Vietnamese jungles to hunting the Taliban in the Afghanistan mountains, 'Weaponology' traces the history of the elite Navy SEALs.
Episode 2
US Marine Corp
Tue, Nov 27, 2007 43 mins
In the air, on land, at sea - the United States Marine Corps is the ultimate combined arms unit. World famous for winning the Pacific War, today's USMC is hunting down insurgents in Iraq. Weaponology uncovers the Corps' evolution.
Episode 3
Waffen SS
Tue, Dec 4, 2007 43 mins
'Weaponology' unravels the mysteries of a multitude of weaponry and arms, both archaic and contemporary. In this episode, the development and lineage of Nazi Germany's Waffen SS.
Episode 4
US Airborne
Tue, Dec 11, 2007 43 mins
'Weaponology' unravels the mysteries of a multitude of weaponry and arms, both archaic and contemporary. The metamorphosis of America's auspicious US Airborne is examined.
Episode 5
US Army Rangers
Tue, Dec 18, 2007 43 mins
'Weaponology' unravels the mysteries of a multitude of weaponry and arms, both archaic and temporary. Here we have a fascinating insight into the advancement of US Army Rangers.
Episode 6
US Green Berets
Sun, Jan 6, 2008 43 mins
'Weaponology' unravels the mysteries of a multitude of weaponry and arms both archaic and contemporary. Here the evolution of the US Green Berets is scrutinised.
Episode 7
SAS
Sun, Jan 13, 2008 44 mins
'Weaponology' unravels the mysteries of a multitude of weaponry and arms both archaic and contemporary. In this episode the equipment used by the SAS is investigated.
Episode 8
Royal Marine Commandos
Sun, Jan 20, 2008 44 mins
'Weaponology' unravels the mysteries of a multitude of weaponry and arms both archaic and contemporary. This episode peruses the armaments utilised by the Royal Marine Commandos.
Episode 9
Extreme Warriors
Sun, Jan 27, 2008 43 mins
'Weaponology' unravels the mysteries of a multitude of weaponry and arms, both archaic and contemporary. In this episode the lineage of particular special forces is deconstructed.
Episode 10
US Combat Engineers
Sun, Feb 3, 2008 44 mins
'Weaponology' unravels the mysteries of a multitude of weaponry and arms both archaic and contemporary. This episode features the US Combat Engineers.
Episode 11
French Foreign Legion
Sun, Feb 10, 2008 43 mins
'Weaponology' takes a look at the development of the French Foreign Legion, an elite unit stemming from the French Army that was originally created for international volunteers.
Episode 12
Spetsnaz
Sun, Feb 17, 2008 45 mins
'Weaponology' examines the genealogy of Spetsnaz, Russia's indomitable special forces unit. This elite force specialises in operations from counter-terrorism to assassination.
Episode 13
Israeli Commandos
Sun, Feb 24, 2008 44 mins
'Weaponology' delves into the history of the Israeli Special Forces. This unit, modelled on the British SAS, is at the forefront of the world's special operations formations.