Series from 2006
From ancient tech to modern-day usages, uncover the pivotal role these armored warriors played throughout history.
Through the stories of a group of surviving veterans, examine the history of the first all-black tank unit to see combat: their origins, the racism they faced, and their courageous service in the European Theater.
During World War II, German tanks had thicker armor and better guns. But what the U.S. tanks lacked in firepower and protection, the crews made up for with ingenuity.
On December 16, 1945, in the frozen forests of the Ardennes, a German assault force amassed in secrecy. But the blood-and-guts defense of a small Belgian town called Bastogne embodied the spirit of Allied defiance.
Intended as a secret weapon of the D-Day invasion, 28 out of 30 Duplex Drive modified tanks sunk before reaching store. John Chatterton and French diver Bertrand Sciboz travel to Normandy to find them.
Former Navy fighter pilot Hunter Ellis explores how tanks, satellites, and parachutes have been adapted into common usage in civilian life.
What exactly was the ancient weapon engineered to stop an onslaught of bullets, elephants, and cavalry? Watch as experts and archaeological digs reveal new evidence into this invention.