Instruments of Death (2012): S01E04 – The Battle of Watling Street: AD 61

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 Military combat…

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.

Outline

Military combat specialists Karl Ude-Martinez and Kevin Hicks investigate the British uprising against the Roman army, examining how swords, spears and body armour were developed. Plus, how battlefield wounds were treated on the front lines.

Instruments of Death Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 12 November 2012 (UK).
Running time: 49-52 minutes.
Rating: 13+.
Country: UK.
Language: English.