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.
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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'Weaponology' examines the genealogy of Spetsnaz, Russia's indomitable special forces unit. This elite force specialises in operations from counter-terrorism to assassination.
'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.
