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Ancient Discoveries: Impossible Army Machines

Ancient Discoveries (2003)

Documentary, Historical, Sci-Fi | UK, Australia, United States

Director: Ben Mole

History 2 | Saturday, 25 March 2023 | 04:00

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Saturday, 25 March 2023 04:00

Thursday, 23 March 2023 15:00

SEASON: 5

EPISODE: 6 - Impossible Army Machines

SYNOPSIS

The amazing successes and stunning failures of ancient military engineers influence today's weapons and tactics; an ancient Greek weapon is still used on aircraft carriers; rapid-firing Chinese catapult; Hannibal crosses the Alps.

Writer: Ben Mole

Producer: Ben Mole

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