Re-creations and commentary on the 2 centuries of the Crusades, a conflict between the European knights and the Saracen hordes in the Holy Land. In-depth look at the confrontation between Richard the Lionheart and Emperor Saladin in 1190. (55 min.).
Presents an overview of the major wars of the eighteenth century, an era dominated by conflicts between Europe's leading powers both on the European continent and overseas in the newly established colonies.
Provides an overview of the evolution of military conflicts from the fifth through the fifteenth centuries, describing changes in the make-up of the armies, fighting tactics, and weapons.
Examines the wars fought from the latter 1700s through the mid 1800s, describing changes in the make-up of the armies, fighting tactics, and weaponry used.
Presents an overview of the battles, wars, and political conflicts that took place from the end of World War II in 1945 through the late 1980s and profiles the commanders, weapons, and strategies that influenced the conduct of war during that time.
Surveys the changing nature of warfare in the latter half of the nineteenth century, using accounts of various conflicts to describe advances in communication and transportation, changes in battlefield tactics, and improvements in weaponry.
Presents an overview of war from the beginning of recorded history to the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century A.D., including information about Rome, Egypt, Greece, Persia, and China.
Chronicles the American Civil War, its causes, events, and results and examines innovations in technology and strategy that came about during the conflict.
Describes the widespread changes in the conduct of war that occurred in the 200 years between the beginning of the sixteenth century and the end of the seventeenth century.
