TV Schedule for Military History
Wednesday, August 13th TV listings for Military History
The Greeks and the Persians fight one of the most famous battles in history at a place called Thermopylae.
First Invasion: The War of 1812
Thirty years after the American Revolution, Britain threatens the independence and sovereignty of its former colonies; this war leaves the Capitol in flames, inspires the national anthem and sees the United States emerge as a world power.
Warriors Zulu Siege
African Zulu warriors nearly annihilate a British army in the Battle of Isandlwana in 1879. Host: Terry Schappert.
That's Impossible Weather Warfare
An investigation into reports that technology is being developed to turn tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis into weapons of mass destruction.
The Greeks and the Persians fight one of the most famous battles in history at a place called Thermopylae.
First Invasion: The War of 1812
Thirty years after the American Revolution, Britain threatens the independence and sovereignty of its former colonies; this war leaves the Capitol in flames, inspires the national anthem and sees the United States emerge as a world power.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire The Barbarian General
By the close of the fourth century, Romans and barbarians live together uneasily in the empire.
Dogfights P-51 Mustang
The P-51 Mustang enters service during World War II; escorting Allied bombers over Germany; a dogfight with Japanese Zeroes over Iwo Jima; encountering a German jet.
Ancient Discoveries Guns 'N Ammo
Ancient prototypes of the modern gun; an ancient manuscript has a recipe for tracer fire; mega-mortar; the bizarre "wind of the cannonball" phenomenon.
Top Shot All-Stars Thread the Needle
A returning challenge receives a daring makeover; the Rutgers Security Six revolver; contestants try to cleanly fire a bullet through a narrow tube.
Hero Ships USS Samuel B. Roberts
The first USS Samuel B. Roberts fought doggedly against a superior Japanese fleet until being sunk during World War II; the name Samuel B. Roberts has appeared two more times, including a ship launched in 1984 that participated in Desert Storm.
History's Raiders Commandos in Norway
Churchill's plan for continued harassment on the coasts of occupied countries gave birth to the commandos.
Ancient Discoveries Guns 'N Ammo
Ancient prototypes of the modern gun; an ancient manuscript has a recipe for tracer fire; mega-mortar; the bizarre "wind of the cannonball" phenomenon.
Top Shot All-Stars Thread the Needle
A returning challenge receives a daring makeover; the Rutgers Security Six revolver; contestants try to cleanly fire a bullet through a narrow tube.
Hero Ships USS Samuel B. Roberts
The first USS Samuel B. Roberts fought doggedly against a superior Japanese fleet until being sunk during World War II; the name Samuel B. Roberts has appeared two more times, including a ship launched in 1984 that participated in Desert Storm.
History's Raiders Commandos in Norway
Churchill's plan for continued harassment on the coasts of occupied countries gave birth to the commandos.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire The Barbarian General
By the close of the fourth century, Romans and barbarians live together uneasily in the empire.
Dogfights P-51 Mustang
The P-51 Mustang enters service during World War II; escorting Allied bombers over Germany; a dogfight with Japanese Zeroes over Iwo Jima; encountering a German jet.
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Hero Ships USS Samuel B. Roberts
The first USS Samuel B. Roberts fought doggedly against a superior Japanese fleet until being sunk during World War II; the name Samuel B. Roberts has appeared two more times, including a ship launched in 1984 that participated in Desert Storm.