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History of Weapons: Close Combat

History of Weapons (2018)

Documentary, Historical | United States

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SEASON: 1

EPISODE: 3 - Close Combat

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Armies develop ever more effective close combat weapons throughout history; the Roman short sword and the medieval war hammer aim for the severest damage, but bayonets rely on the deterrent effect.

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