Modern Marvels · SEASON 8
Battle Gear.
Episode 1 · 2001-01-08
- Documentary
Episode overview
From battle armor to bubble gum, you might be surprised by what soldiers have carried into battle–and what they'll carry in future wars. In this look at the development of weapons–from the Roman soldier's gladius to the M16 assault rifle to infrared scopes and biological weapons protection–we also discover the evolution of body armor–from knights to Kelvar-protected "Land Warriors". And we'll also find out what the "Future Warrior" will look like.
44 minutes
Season 8 episodes
1. Battle Gear.2001-01-08
2. Proving Grounds2001-01-16
3. Commercial Jets2001-01-22
4. Apollo 132001-01-29
5. Survival Technology2001-02-07
6. Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel2001-02-12
7. Garage Gadgets2001-02-22
8. Construction Machines2001-03-01
9. Hadrian's Wall2001-03-12
10. Monster Trucks.2001-03-19
11. Lighthouses2001-04-11
12. Computers2001-04-16
13. Engineering Disasters 3.2001-05-07
14. Chemical And Biological Weapons2001-05-14
15. International Airports II2001-05-21
16. Codes.2001-06-08
17. The M-162001-06-11
18. The Colosseum2001-06-19
19. The World Trade Center2001-06-25
20. Hardware Stores2001-06-26
21. Saloons2001-06-27
22. More Gadgets2001-07-24
23. Cattle Ranches2001-07-25
24. Cannons.2001-08-21
25. Nuclear Subs2001-08-28
26. Air Shows2001-09-04
27. West Point2001-09-11
28. Quarries.2001-09-18
29. Diamond Mines2001-09-19
30. The House2001-10-15
31. Work Clothes2001-10-16
32. Bunkers.2001-10-17
33. Cemeteries.2001-10-23
34. War Games2001-10-24
35. Drive-Thru2001-11-13
36. Times Square2001-11-27
37. Los Angeles2001-11-29
38. Glass2001-11-30
39. Firing Ranges2001-12-01
40. The St. Louis Arch2001-12-04
