Instruments of Death

Season 1

This gripping series shows how some of history's deadliest weapons were used and how the shaped major events. Through a series of modern experiments, viewers get a close look at the effects of blades and bullets on the human body. Presenters Karl Ude-Martinez and Kevin Hicks look at how weapons and body armour were developed to inflict the most untreatable, bloody and mortal wounds possible.

Where to Watch Instruments of Death • Season 1

6 Episodes

  • The English Civil War: The Battle of Naseby, 1645
    E1
    The English Civil War: The Battle of Naseby, 1645Karl Ude-Martinez and Kevin Hicks explore how weapons and body armor were developed, beginning with a look at the impact of the 1645 Battle of Naseby during the English Civil War.
  • The War of the Roses: The Battle of Towton
    E2
    The War of the Roses: The Battle of TowtonPresenters Karl Ude-Martinez and Kevin Hicks continue their look at how weapons and body armor were developed, taking a look at the impact of the Battle of Towton during the War of the Roses.
  • The Norman Invasion: The Battle of Hastings
    E3
    The Norman Invasion: The Battle of Hastings
  • The Great War: The Somme
    E4
    The Great War: The SommeKarl Ude-Martinez investigates weapons used during 1916's Battle of the Somme, including machine guns and poison gas
  • Queen Boudica's Revolt: The Battle of Watling Street
    E5
    Queen Boudica's Revolt: The Battle of Watling Street
  • The Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo 1815
    E6
    The Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo 1815

 

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