Combat Countdown Documentary Series Overview (2012)

Introduction

Series showcases the biggest and best war machines on battlefields around the globe, traveling the world to see the elite technology from the land, sea and air and meet the brave soldiers who operate them every day.

Outline

The fastest, the fiercest, the most powerful war machines on the planet – This is Combat Countdown.

The series analyses cutting edge military hardware, from tanks and jet fighters to warships and heavy artillery. Each machine is assessed on a balance of proven combat performance, versatility, design ingenuity and rank within their class to deliver our definitive top ten.

Combat Countdown features live-action HD footage filmed on location with armies, navies and air forces in 10 different countries, combined with exclusive archive, some of it de-classified by the military specifically for use in this series. A panel of 14 carefully selected military experts, from fighter pilots and journalists to the US Army Colonel who captured Saddam Hussein, provide context and first-hand experience of what it is like to wield these war machines on the battlefield.

Interestingly, WAG Entertainment states “In 12 high-octane episodes…” but on the same page states “Season 1 – 7 x 60 mins“.

Combat Countdown Series

Episode 01: Need for Speed.
Episode 02: Ultimate Firepower.
Episode 03: The Indestructibles.
Episode 04: Maximum Horsepower.
Episode 05: Super Sensors.
Episode 06: Surprise Attack.
Episode 07: Heavy Haulers.
Episode 08: Ultimate ATV.
Episode 09: Long-Range Strikers.
Episode 10: Game Changers.
Episode 11: Weapons of Fear.
Episode 12: Surgical Strikers.

Production & Filming Details

Narrator(s):
- Mike New
Director(s):
- Nick Chapman … (9 episodes, 2012)
- David Coward … (7 episodes, 2012)
- Nick Patterson … (4 episodes, 2012)
- Nick Clarke Powell … (3 episodes, 2012)
- Thomas Stark Holland … (2 episodes, 2012)
- Kyle Prince … (2 episodes, 2012)
- Emma Martins … (1 episode, 2012)
- Jon Nutter … (1 episode, 2012)
- Mark Votier … (1 episode, 2012)
- Mike Wafer … (1 episode, 2012)
- Ross Young … (1 episode, 2012)
Producer(s):
- Max Culhane … executive producer (10 episodes, 2012)
- Martin Durkin … executive producer (10 episodes, 2012)
- Adam Espley … assistant producer (10 episodes, 2012)
- Natasha Henry … assistant producer (10 episodes, 2012)
- Marissa Lucy … associate producer / assistant producer / executive producer (10 episodes, 2012)
- Nick Chapman … producer (9 episodes, 2012)
- David Coward … producer (7 episodes, 2012)
- Patrick Keeley … edit producer (6 episodes, 2012)
- Greg Chivers … series producer (5 episodes, 2012)
- Rory Griffin … edit producer (5 episodes, 2012)
- Kufena Coulter … edit producer (4 episodes, 2012)
- Nick Patterson … producer (4 episodes, 2012)
- Nick Clarke Powell … producer (4 episodes, 2012)
- Thomas Stark Holland … producer (3 episodes, 2012)
- Jon Nutter … producer (3 episodes, 2012)
- Tom Gorham … edit producer / producer (2 episodes, 2012)
- Paul O’Connor … edit producer (2 episodes, 2012)
- Kyle Prince … producer (2 episodes, 2012)
- Mick Conefrey … edit producer (1 episode, 2012)
- Jamie Langton … edit producer (1 episode, 2012)
- Emma Martins … producer (1 episode, 2012)
- Rob Neil … edit producer (1 episode, 2012)
- Mark Votier … producer (1 episode, 2012)
- Mike Wafer … producer (1 episode, 2012)
- Ross Young … producer (1 episode, 2012)
Writer(s):
Music:
Cinematography:
Editor(s):
- Jonathan Flowers … (10 episodes, 2012)
- Pavel Lopez … (10 episodes, 2012)
- Jonathan Kelly … (8 episodes, 2012)
- Mark Lovegrove … (7 episodes, 2012)
- Paul Meadows … (5 episodes, 2012)
- Erick Henson … (4 episodes, 2012)
- Ian Baigent … (3 episodes, 2012)
- Ian Marsh … (2 episodes, 2012)
- Daniel Garcia … (1 episode, 2012)
- Simon Laurie … (1 episode, 2012)
Production:
- Military Channel
Distributor(s):
- Military Channel
Release Date: 17 October 2012 to 02 January 2013.
Running time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: US.
Language: English.