Invented by Britain in the First World War, the aircraft carrier was frowned on by traditionalists. But Japanese recognition of its potential led to the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack. Show more
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Accurate over 500 metres and with a vastly increased rate of fire, the Springfield was used to devastating effect by Union soldiers in the American Civil War. Show more
The F-117 A Stealth Fighter is the world's first operational combat plane designed to be invisible to radar. But doubts have persisted over its ability to avoid radar detection. Show more
The Hawker Hurricane's place in history has been overshadowed by the Supermarine Spitfire. Historians and former RAF and Luftwaffe pilots testify to the invaluable role the Hurricane played. Show more
The impact of technology on the history of war. This programme looks at the sharpest, strongest blade ever - the samurai sword. Show more
Initial U-Boat success in strangling the transatlantic supply routes began a battle to protect the Atlantic convoys. The Allies developed sophisticated anti-submarine warfare.