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Ground War: The Evolution of the Battlefield
War Documentary hosted by Allan Corduner, published by PBS in 2009 - English narration http://docuwiki.net/images/7/78/Ground-War-The-Evolution-of-the-Battlefield-Cover.jpg Information ------------------------------ Ground War explores the key technological advances that have defined ground warfare through the ages. From the gladius to the AK-47, from the chariot to the tank, from the trebuchet to the howitzer, and from the battle ramp to the star fort, the series follows the fascinating punch and counterpunch of battle tactics and new technologies. With classic examples like the stirrup and lesser known innovations like the gunner's quadrant, the series reveals how even the smallest innovations can have a wide-ranging effect on the way wars are fought. The episodes link pivital historical battles to the technologies and tactical turnimg points that transformed them: Warrior Weapons - traces the evolution of soldiers and their gear; Battlefield Mobility - explores mobility on the battlefield and the never-ending challenge to maximize effectiveness and find the right balance of protective armor, speed, mobility and firepower; Firepower - tracks the development of artillery from the ancient Greeks through the invention of gunpowder in China, to the very latest generation of big guns and directed-energy weapons; and Command and Control - considers the ways in which armies have used or modified the terrain of the battlefield to their advantage for both defense and attack. Ground War joins War Ship and War Plane as the final chapter in the critically acclaimed science and history trilogy that showcases the technological evolution of combat. To help viewers better understand the mechanics of the innovations explored, the series features instructive (and often explosive) modern-day testing and a rich arsenal of descriptive graphics, archival footage and expert interviews. "As was the case with War Ship and War Plane, this series highlights the remarkable stories behind the technologies," says executive producer Jared Lipworth. "It's not a laundry list of weapons or battles, but an in-depth look at the impact of technological advances -- some planned and some serendipitous -- that have transformed battlefields and forced commanders and soldiers to adapt to changing conditions on the battlefield." An ITV Studios production for Thirteen in association with WNET and National Geographic Channel 3) Firepower Episode 3 tracks the development of artillery from the ancient Greeks, through the invention of gunpowder in China, to the very latest generation of big guns and directed-energy weapons. Throughout the ages, the ability to strike from a distance has been critical to success in battle, and time and again, artillery weapons have forced armies to adjust to ever-more powerful technology. Starting with the Greek gastrophetes-a tension-powered mechanical bow-artillery evolved into the torsion-powered Roman ballista, and then the massive counterweight trebuchet, which was used to toss everything from rocks and fireballs to severed heads and whole people. But once again, it was the arrival of gunpowder that truly transformed artillery warfare. The marriage of gunpowder and barrel sparked a revolution in every aspect of firearms design. From bamboo, iron, bronze and then steel barrels, to changes in the formulation of the gunpowder itself, to elongated, spinning projectiles, to advanced recoil mechanisms and special tools and calculations for aiming, every generation built on the previous to create ever-more-accurate, far-reaching and deadly big guns. Screenshots ------------------------------ Technical Specs ------------------------------ Video Codec: x264 CABAC High@L4.1 Video Bitrate: 3 021 Kbps Video Resolution: 1280x720 Video Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Frames Per Second: 25.000 fps Audio Codec: AC3 Audio Bitrate: 256kb/s CBR 48000 Hz Audio Streams: 2 Audio Languages: english RunTime Per Part: 47mn Number Of Parts: 4 Part Size: 1.09 GB Source: HDTV Capper: SomeTV Links ------------------------------ Source: http://docuwiki.net/index.ph...Evolution_of_the_Battlefield Sharing Widget |
