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Written by: DocFreak08 [27/06/11, 16:12] Action: [ Reply ] [ Quote ] |
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Based on the lifetime's work of leading military historian John Keegan and narrated by Walter Cronkite, this wide-ranging series addresses the question of why men fight wars, and how these wars have formed the world we inhabit. Tracing the history of war and civilization over 3,000 years, the series is shot on location in Mongolia, Japan, Europe and North and South America. This 8-part series takes an in-depth look at the history of warfare. Shot on location around the world, each episode examines various developments in the evolution of armed conflict - from technological breakthroughs to tactical innovations - while simultaneously exploring how and why the major military campaigns of the past 3,000 years were fought. Based on the research of military historian John Keegan ("Face of Battle", "The History of Warfare" ). Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Stephen Trombley (Nuremberg), and narrated by broadcasting legend Walter Cronkite. Producer : Bruce Eadie Director : Tony Bulley and Stephen Trombley A Worldview Pictures Production for The Learning Channel in association with La Cinquieme Episode 1 : First Blood Greek Phalanx Warfare , Alexander the Great The origins of war are explored, culminating in the Greek phalanx technique, as well as examinations of Philip of Macedonia and Alexander the Great's campaigns. |
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