The Century of Warfare

Ride into Aqaba with Lawrence of Arabia. Stand with Patton as his tanks lead the Allied breakout from the coast of Normandy. Patrol the nighttime jungles of Vietnam... The Century of Warfare explores the pivotal battles, profiles the commanders and chronicles the myriad ways in which war has shaped the modern world. The 26 hour-long episodes in this monumental set feature an encyclopedic collection of archival film dating back to 1896, creating an unforgettable visual record of every major military engagement from the precursors of World War I to the liberation of Kuwait.

Show Info

Network: United States A&E (1993 - 1994)
Default Runtime: 52 minutes
Status: Ended
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: War

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Previous Episode

Gulf War and the Future

Episode 1x26; Apr 11, 1994

The Allied victory over Iraq showed showcased a new generation of weapons and tactics, but evolving threats--particularly from weapons of mass destruction--require a new approach to deterrence.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x26: Gulf War and the FutureApr 11, 1994
1x09: The War Clouds Gather: 1935-39Dec 13, 1993
1x08: Enter The Dictators (1920-35)Dec 6, 1993
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