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Ground War - Evolution of the Battlefield

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 pivotal historical battles to the technologies and tactical turning 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;
  
• 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.