Machines Of War

Military firepower

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Series 1 Episodes

Cruise Missile

Episode 1: Cruise Missile

How did the cruise missile become the ultimate surgical attack weapon? Uncover the roots of the technology that make this missile the awesome weapon it is today.

Next Showing on National Geographic Channel:

Wednesday, 13 June 1:30pm
Tank

Episode 2: Tank

Since first appearing almost a century ago, designers and engineers have tried to improve and perfect the tank. These steel leviathans are defined by three factors: mobility, firepower and protection.

Next Showing on National Geographic Channel:

Wednesday, 20 June 1:30pm
Machine Gun

Episode 3: Machine Gun

Trace key moments in the 150 years of machine gun evolution. From a 19th century firearm to a tree-chopping weapon in WWI, to the first gangster 'hit' with a Tommy Gun, to the modern GAU-9 Avenger.

Next Showing on National Geographic Channel:

Wednesday, 27 June 1:30pm

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