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Series chronicling the impact of technology on the history of warfare.

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Decisive Weapons: Series 2: Episode 5: The Soul of the Samurai - the Japanese Sword

The Soul of the Samurai - the Japanese Sword

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Episode 5: The Soul of the Samurai - the Japanese Sword

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BBC Two - Decisive Weapons, Series 2, The Soul of the Samurai - the Japanese Sword

A look at the history of the samurai sword and its importance as a battle weapon.

The impact of technology on the history of war. This programme looks at the sharpest, strongest blade ever - the samurai sword.

This programme looks into the origins and history of the samurai sword, considering the processes and engineering that went into its design and making, and its importance as a weapon in battle when repelling the Mongol invasions.

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