Weapons That Made Britain (2004): S01E05 – Armour

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 During the medieval arms race, advances in weapons technology were in constant competition with innovations…

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

During the medieval arms race, advances in weapons technology were in constant competition with innovations in armour. Technological ingenuity and design culminate in the most enduring icon of the era: the fully armoured mounted knight, covered from head to toe in an exoskeleton of armour.

Weapons That Made Britain Series

You can find a full index and overview of Weapons That Made Britain here.

Production & Filming Details

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