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

This gripping series shows how some of history’s deadliest weapons were used and how the shaped major events. Through a series of modern experiments, viewers get a close look at the effects of blades and bullets on the human body. Presenters Karl Ude-Martinez and Kevin Hicks look at how weapons and body armour were developed to inflict the most untreatable, bloody and mortal wounds possible.

Instruments of Death Series

• Episode 01: The Somme: 1916.
• Episode 02: The Battle of Towton: 1461.
• Episode 03: The Battle of Waterloo: 1815.
• Episode 04: The Battle of Watling Street: AD 61.
• Episode 05: The Battle of Hastings: 1066.
• Episode 06: The Battle of Naseby: 1645.

Production & Filming Details

• Presenter(s):
  • Karl Ude-Martinez
• Director(s):
  • Karl Ude-Martinez
  • James Fowler
• Producer(s):
  • Steve Gillham … executive producer
  • Henry Scott … executive producer
  • Danny O’Brien
  • Martin Phillis
• Writer(s):
• Music:
• Cinematography:
• Editor(s):
• Production:
  • Magellan TV
• Distributor(s):
  • Amazon Prime
• Release Date: 12 November 2012 (UK).
• Running time: 49-52 minutes.
• Rating: 13+.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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