Weapons That Made Britain (2004): S01E01 – The Sword

Introduction Weapons That Made Britain is a 2004 TV documentary series broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK. It is an examination of important weapons in British history. Presented by film fight coordinator and medieval weapons trainer, Mike Loades. Outline Weapons expert Mike Loades looks at the weapons that made Britain’s history. The weapon perhaps…

Andrew Marshall

06/08/2023

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Technology, Military Weapons

Introduction

Weapons That Made Britain is a 2004 TV documentary series broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK.

It is an examination of important weapons in British history.

Presented by film fight coordinator and medieval weapons trainer, Mike Loades.

Outline

Weapons expert Mike Loades looks at the weapons that made Britain’s history. The weapon perhaps most associated with the medieval period is the sword. Mike teaches a crash course in 15th-century fighting techniques using authentic techniques, observes the weeks-long Anglo Saxon technique of sword making, tests swords against the armour of the day, and tests different designs of swords.

Weapons That Made Britain Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 10 July 2004.
Running time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.