World of Weapons (2020)
S01E03 Close Combat
Episode Overview
Hand-to-hand combat represents the raw essence of warfare. Throughout history, soldiers have depended on unique weapons to navigate this type of fighting. Military specialists delve into some of the most successful arms throughout the ages, including the Gladius, the short sword that Roman legionnaires depended on for generations, the medieval war hammer, and the bayonet, a firearm that remains in use even today.