Instruments of Death (2012): S01E01 – The Somme: 1916

Introduction Presenter Karl Ude-Martinez travels in Britain and Europe to find out more about the weapons that have helped shape the history of combat throughout the centuries. With spectacular weapons demonstrations as its cornerstone, the series also tells the stories of the battles in which they were used to such grim effect. Outline Karl Ude-Martinez…

Andrew Marshall

05/08/2023

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Technology, Military Weapons

Introduction

Presenter Karl Ude-Martinez travels in Britain and Europe to find out more about the weapons that have helped shape the history of combat throughout the centuries. With spectacular weapons demonstrations as its cornerstone, the series also tells the stories of the battles in which they were used to such grim effect.