Combat Machines (2018): S01E01 – WW1 – Rise of the Machines

Introduction A documentary series on the machines of war, in particular the machines of the 20th century. Covers such diverse topics as tanks, bombs, espionage equipment, nuclear weapons and aircraft. Outline Examines moments of engineering ingenuity which made the difference between triumph and disaster on the battlefield – beginning with World War I. Combat Machines…

Andrew Marshall

25/11/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, War, World War One, World War Two

Introduction

A documentary series on the machines of war, in particular the machines of the 20th century. Covers such diverse topics as tanks, bombs, espionage equipment, nuclear weapons and aircraft.

Outline

Examines moments of engineering ingenuity which made the difference between triumph and disaster on the battlefield – beginning with World War I.

Combat Machines Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 30 May 2018.
Rating: U.
Running Time: 44 minutes (per episode).
Country: US.
Language: English.