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Decisive Weapons

Series 1

Episode 6: The Harrier - Jumping Jet Flash

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Series chronicling the impact of technology on war. Untested in combat and generally derided, the Harrier proved itself in the Falklands conflict. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Sean Bean
Producer:
David Upshal
Series Producer:
Martin Davidson

Decisive Weapons

Series 1

Episode 2: The Bell Huey - Vietnam War Horse

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four

Series which chronicles the impact of technology on war focuses on the Bell Huey helicopter, which symbolised the American involvement in Vietnam. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Sean Bean
Series Producer:
Martin Davidson
Director:
Paul Tilzey

Decisive Weapons

Series 1

Episode 1: T34: The Queen of Tanks

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Series chronicling the impact of technology on warfare. How the Soviet T34 tank helped the Red Army fight back against the Germans in World War II. Show more

Decisive Weapons

Series 1

Episode 5: The Longbow - Wood Against Steel

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Series chronicling the impact of technology on war shows how the longbow was a killing machine that could stop an armoured knight in his tracks. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Adam Levy
Series Producer:
Martin Davidson
Narrator:
Sean Bean

Decisive Weapons

Series 1

Episode 4: The Bayonet - Cold Steel

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Series chronicling the impact of technology on war focuses on the bayonet, which remained an enduring symbol of British military grit for over 300 years. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Sean Bean
Producer:
Paul Tilzey
Series Producer:
Martin Davidson

Decisive Weapons

Series 1

Episode 3: The P-51 - Cadillac of the Skies

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Series exploring the impact of technology on war. A look at the decisive role played by the P-51 Mustang in protecting US bombers from German attack. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Sean Bean
Producer:
David Upshal
Series Producer:
Martin Davidson