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Grenade Launchers; Grape Shot; Shrapnel; D-Day Paratrooper Gear; Jet Packs

Episode number: 1

Overview: Learn how grenade launchers work; how a .30 caliber machine gun compares to a .50 cal; watch Ermey behind the wheel of a Flyer 21; and discover the origin of the word shrapnel.

Civil War Rifles; 1st Missile Sub; Navy Divers' Gear; Field Strip; Bowie Knife

Episode number: 2

Overview: American Civil War rifles from both sides; the first missile fired from the deck of a sub; deep-sea and crush-proof suits; breaking down a weapon; the Bowie knife; the evolution of a hedgechopper.

AVLB; Fulton Recovery System; Pilot Survival Kit; Trireme; Battleship Guns; Grapeshot

Episode number: 3

Overview: The Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge; the Fulton Recovery System; a pilot's survival kit; the ancient Greek warship Trireme; battleship guns; grapeshot.

Marine Weapons Training; Greek Phalanx; MiG-29; Hellcat Tank Destroyer

Episode number: 4

Overview: Simulated marksmanship training; fastest front-line combat jet and World War II tank; Greeks of ancient times use the phalanx; Civil War cavalry gear; dazzle paint.

Trebuchet; Troop Headcounts; BAR; Smart Bombs; Modern Parachutes; Boomerangs

Episode number: 5

Overview: Medieval catapults; platoons, companies and divisions; the Browning automatic rifle; smart bombs; parachutes; the weapon version of the boomerang.

LAV; Landing Craft; Doughboy; OPFOR; Chain Mail; Military Salute

Episode number: 6

Overview: Light Armored Vehicle; landing craft; World War I Doughboys; training troops; medieval chain mail; the military salute.

Deuce & a Half; Vietnam Gun Truck; World War II Household Fat; Missile Silos; C-17 Loadmaster; Scottish Kilts

Episode number: 7

Overview: Vietnam gun truck; World War II household fat; missile silos; C-17 Loadmaster; Scottish kilts.

Self-Propelled Artillery; Matchlock Musket; Airships; Blue Angels;Pirate Weapons

Episode number: 8

Overview: full title: Self-Propelled Artillery; Matchlock Musket; Airships; Blue Angels; Pirate Weapons; Depth Charges --------- Maneuverable artillery; musket; Navy airships; precision flying team; pirates; depth charges

Anti-Tank Rocket; Bazooka; HQ Tour; Tactical Operations Center; Downed Pilots

Episode number: 9

Overview: The bazooka's replacement; mobile command post; Air Force Pararescuemen; 21-gun salute.

Medieval Weapons; Lewis Gun; Carrier Pigeons; Gliders in Combat; Anti-Tank

Episode number: 10

Overview: Medieval weapons; World War I Lewis gun; carrier pigeons; gliders; anti-tank missile; ejection seats.

Amphibious Assault Vehicle; Jeep; Medieval Battering Ram; Urban Warfare; Ball Tu

Episode number: 11

Overview: Marines' 26-ton AAV stays afloat; jeeps; battering rams; urban warfare; World War II bombers; pictures on World War II airplanes.

Unmanned Aircraft; Bogey; 1st Combat Helicopter; Forward Observers

Episode number: 12

Overview: Experimental planes; unidentified aircraft; first combat helicopter; directing artillery fire; commando knife.

Newest Coast Guard Ship; Carrier Battle Group; Tanks; Sherman Tank; XM-29 Rifle

Episode number: 13

Overview: Motor lifeboat; carrier battle group; Sherman tanks; futuristic rifle; voice mail.